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Why Companion Animals Are Beneficial During COVID-19 Pandemic

Companion animals and pets can be helpful during the novel coronavirus-19 pandemic. Interactions with them and positive physical contact lead to a variety of physiological and psychological benefits. It also releases biochemicals which can further boost the immune system and enhance health and well-...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hunjan, Unnati G, Reddy, Jayasankara
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7534124/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33062853
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2374373520938904
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Sumario:Companion animals and pets can be helpful during the novel coronavirus-19 pandemic. Interactions with them and positive physical contact lead to a variety of physiological and psychological benefits. It also releases biochemicals which can further boost the immune system and enhance health and well-being. This perspective discusses the benefits of these interactions, the modes of interactions and the activities that can be used. It also highlights the individuals that should avoid this approach and the status of the animal’s health before engaging with them.