Dogs have long had special standing in the medical world. Trained to see for the blind, hear for the deaf and move for the immobilized, dogs have become indispensable companions for people with disabilities.
The NY Times is running a story about how dogs may contribute to better health. I think most pet owners would agree, and especially dog owners. It’s obvious that having a pet is soothing. They love unconditionally and they are fun to play with and generally warm our hearts. Dogs have the added benefit of potentially saving lives by warning of danger, or even helping someone out of danger like a fire. They are also more active and more than likely that will make their owners more active too. I think the healing power is in caring for them, and they for us.
I read another story where scientists are teaching dogs to sniff out cancer, and it’s working! Our furry friends may end up saving our lives in more ways than one.
[tags]Dogs, Health[/tags]
Thu, Jan 17, 2008
Dogs, Health, Medicine