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    PAWS FOR THOUGHT

    Jun 17, 2021 3 minutes

    Germs, infections and diseases: Three things that we used to believe animals would bring into hospitals

    Happiness, calmness and companionship: Three things that we now understand animals can bring into hospitals and care home

    In recent years, medical research and experience has proven that trained animals can lift spirits, provide comfort and increase socialisation in healthcare settings.

    The use of animals for therapeutic purposes is now flourishing.

    Dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, guinea pigs and even llamas

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