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Pets and Therapy
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:46 pm
by ASC
The storking of a cat's fur with a BPI arm may increase the muscle and tactile nerves. I know that my three cats never shy away from a little bit of grooming and love. Over the years, I have given my time to animal shelters for socialization. To make the task easier, I carry a canvas bag of catnip in my pocket. This tends to calm the cats and they approach me with the need to be petted. I use my BPI arm to increase my R.O.M. and stretch the muscles. Plus, I get a bonus of hanging with some great animals. It's a win-win situation!
Re: Pets and Therapy
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:49 am
by GMcG
I have noticed that cats and especially dogs always check out my injured arm and tend to give it unusual attention. I know that animals can sense injuries and illnesses in different ways, but it still makes me feel good when they play nursemaid.
Re: Pets and Therapy
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:49 pm
by Carolyn J
My Service dog,Jack Russell...a mellow Jack has saved my sanity and surely helps with my depression/anxiety Issues.
She,Lucy Lou, tries sooo hard to lick my injured arm nd leg to heal them. I would be a totally different person if i didn't have her....6 years now.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/75+++