Ep 38- Pets and why we love them
Shayna and Kathy are joined by Isabella Suttle, a 2nd year veterinary student with a degree in Integrative Animal Biology with a criminology minor, as well as a masters in Veterinary Forensic Sciences. She also has 5 fur babies.
We talk all about our own animals, but delve into why we love animals, how they are good for our mental health, but also considerations before you get a pet. We also discuss the difference between service animals, emotional support animals and therapy animals.
Credits and Citations
VA website- Animal Assisted Therapies
National Center for PTSD- Dogs and PTSD
The Modern Use of Animal Assisted Therapy
A History of Therapy Dogs for Depression
How Cats Improve Mental Health
Americans Note Overwhelming Positive Mental Health Impact of Their Pets in New Poll; Dogs and Cats Equally Beneficial
Why Do We Love Pets? An Expert Explains
Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com
Editing by Ryan Merrill- https://www.instagram.com/the_nerdyeditor
Intro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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I am a second year veterinary student with a degree in Integrative Animal Biology with a criminology minor, as well as a masters in Veterinary Forensic Sciences. I am married and have 5 fur babies that keep me busy on top of school.
