Yes they help people with stress.
Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis - 2012 Cats Cats Cats 2-2 was released on: USA: 17 July 2013
Yes!
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nope they don't i don't think so.....
It depends on what therapy the cat is going to work most with. Here is the 3rd reason, in the link I've added below, for cats being good therapy animals: 3. Petting or brushing long hair cats can be great physical therapy for individuals with muscle disorders. Recently, long hair cats have been used with patients suffering from muscle conditions. The act of brushing a cat's thick coat can help to slowly increase flexibility and ease muscle and joint stiffness. Not only is brushing a cat's hair good for exercising certain muscles, it is also quite relaxing. The best type of cat for this type of pet therapy is said to be the long hair Persian breed. http://www.perfectcatcare.com/cat-care/cat-therapy-%e2%80%93-reasons-why-cats-make-good-therapy-animals/
Cats can be trained to be therapy or service cats. They can help people overcome depression, help children with learning disabilities learn to speak and can work with people suffering from neurological disabilities.
The independent variable in this experiment is whether the patients are visited in the hospital by therapy cats or not. This variable is manipulated by the researchers to observe its effect on the health outcomes of the patients.
Dogs are the most common visiting therapy animals, but cats, horses, birds, rabbits, and other domestic pets can be used as long as they are appropriately screened and trained.
Horses, cats, dogs, aquarium fish, hamsters, rabbits, etc. If they can aid in physical, emotional, or mental therapy, any animal can be a 'therapy animal'.
The independent variable in this experiment is the presence of therapy cats in the hospital. The independent variable is what is being manipulated or controlled by the researchers to observe its effect on the dependent variable, which in this case would be the health outcomes of the patients.
Ailurophobia, or the fear of cats, can be addressed through gradual exposure therapy, where individuals are slowly introduced to cats in controlled environments, helping them build comfort and reduce anxiety. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can also be beneficial by challenging negative thoughts and beliefs about cats. Additionally, relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and mindfulness, can help manage anxiety when faced with cats. Seeking support from a therapist experienced in phobias can provide personalized strategies for overcoming this fear.
cats are warm and loving and can tell how you are feeling.Cats are easily to lok after as they tend to look after themselves although they do get sick sometimes