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pet therapy in waiting rooms??

bluesun
bluesun
Here's an article about the affects of pet therapy and FM....
Also compared it to how a fibro patient feels worse in a waiting room.

Wouldn't it be nice if doctors started providing pet therapy while IN the waiting room? LOL
http://www.fmnetnews.com/latest-news/pet-therapy-reduces-fibromyalgia-pain
deleted_user
deleted_user
That is a very nice article! I've known for years that my little dog helped me with my back pain and even more with my FMS pain as of lately. This may sound awful but on my bad days, I use her to help me when my meds don't. On my good days, I use my daughter's horse as well as the other herd horses to help me as well.

There is just something about an animal that is calming. I wouldn't trade any of the animals in my life for anything. Yes it is a chore to take care of them but that is a trade up for them. I take care of them and in return, they take care of me. Warm Hugs bluesun!!!
steva
steva
Good article thank you.

It is dreadful to be waiting in pain and discomfort in a Dr's office and it would be nice to have a pet distract you quietly while you wait instead of a glaring and blaring TV or other annoying stimuli.

I think a gorilla to help me up or carry me to and from parking lot would be nice. :-)
MAGICpill
MAGICpill
I am glad they discovered it helps fibro patients also, You always see articles on pet visits at nursing homes and how much they help.

Yes a little snuzzle from a cat or a lick from a dog can help stress.

Mans best friend
Wonderbaby
Wonderbaby
My FIL was at a VA nursing home and 3 of the staff there were pets! A golden retriever and 2 enormous white cats.

Their jobs were to just walk around and enjoy visiting with residents and guests. It was awesome!

There was only 1 rule (which everyone broke) and that was to not feed the animal staff!

They also had a variety of birds there with elaborate cages.


Most docs offices have fish cages. Maybe it's time for the fish to be set free and give the other animals a chance.
deleted_user
deleted_user
@ painfullyme - I know what you mean about your dog. My dog of 14 yrs passed in June. I miss him so much. I didn't realize how much I relied on him.
I'm allergic to cats & horses (hate it because I love both) & to some dogs (depends on their dander) but I STILL love the idea of pet therapy!
bluesun
bluesun
yup.... I wanted to get one of my cats ( had 3 now we have 4) certified as a therapy cat and go visit the VA clinic once a week with her.... but I found out if I did that, my unemployability (disability through the Va) might be cut back. IT's a shame. I really want to help bring comfort to other people.