week 12 lecture 2 Flashcards
the human-animal bond is a mutually _____ relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are _____
beneficial and dynamic; essential to the health and well-being of both
this includes, but is not limited to ____ interactions of people, animals, and environment
emotional, psychological, and physical interactions
the veterinarians role in the human-animal bond is to
maximize the potentials of this relationship between people and animals
avma officially recognizes
existence of human-animal bond and its importance to health
human-animal bond has existed for thousands of years
humananimal bond has major significance for veterinary medicine, because as veterinary medicine serves society, it fulfills both human and animal needs
avma has guidelines for
animal assisted activities, animal-assisted therapy, and resident animal programs; service animals
avma establishes public policy to ensure
animal well-being
pets in ___, ____, _____ housing
senior, disabled, mulitfamily
animal ___
abuse and neglect
animal assisted activities (AAA)
Volunteeres who take pets to visit locations for the purpose of being petted and socializing with residents/clients
visitation at
schools nursing homes rehab facilities juvenile detention facilities courtrooms reading programs
animal assisted therapy
certified therapists/health care professionals who use an animal as a treatment modality in a written individualized treatment plan with specific documented goals
physical therapy
stroke recovery
cerebral palsy and similar motor function disabiliites
traumatic injury recovery
psychiatric/behavioral therapy
autism
downs syndrome
PTSS
depression
resident animals
animals live in a facility full time, are owned by the facility and are cared for by staff, volunteers, and residents
____ published studies
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