Most people, especially animal lovers, believe that animals can heal us. But what does more rigorous analysis suggest? And where might animal-assisted interventions (AAI) be of greatest value? Today’s ...

Animal-assisted interventions encompass a spectrum of structured and semi-structured engagements between humans and animals, designed to improve behavioural health through physical, emotional and ...

Animal-assisted psychotherapy (AAP) is an innovative form of counseling that includes animals as an integral part of the counseling process. It leverages the principles of the human-animal bond to ...

Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) encompass a spectrum of therapeutic approaches that employ animals—most commonly dogs but also horses, cats and other species—to enhance the health and wellbeing of ...

From reducing stress and anxiety to fostering social connection and comfort, animal-assisted therapy demonstrates how carefully guided human-animal interaction can complement modern care.

According to a 2025 report by the American Veterinary Medical Association, animal-assisted intervention is an umbrella term describing the utilization of animals to benefit the human experience. The ...