Pediatric emergency departments could turn to dogs to reduce anxious kids and parents alike, potentially offering an alternative to medications, new data suggest. The randomized clinical trial of 80 ...

Randomized trial results show anxiety among children in the emergency department was significantly reduced by a 10-minute visit with a therapy dog and handler. The therapy dog visit also reduced the ...

Another lap dog eager to snuggle! Shih Tzus have been companion dogs for centuries, which means they are experts at easing tension, playful antics and calm nights in. Great with kids, these tiny dogs ...

Therapy dogs, like Cowboy the standard poodle, bring smiles to patients and staff at West Valley Medical Center, ...

‘Medication can be useful, but it’s just part of the process of helping the dog’ - Anita Kot/Moment RF With 8.7 million Britons currently taking antidepressants, it’s evident that modern life can be a ...

San Diego has long been a hub for innovation in health, education and service. The Cal State San Marcos Facility/Therapy Dog ...

This article originally published at A Connecticut widow found healing in her dog so she created an animal nonprofit to help ...