Effective Animal Therapy in Treating PTSD

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Effective Animal Therapy in Treating PTSD

• Igor Purlontov is an animal right advocate who
  have deep concerns and care about animals of the
  entire world. He puts a lot of effort in proving
  the value of animals in our life.  Igor Purlontov
  is a respectable animal philanthropist. He has
  invested lot of time and dedication to study
  various methods of providing a quality life to
  the animals.
• Mr Igor Purlontov is closely studying about cats
  and dogs since a very long time. Lots of
  researches and studies say that having a pet dog
  not only gives companionship and security to the
  owner but is also useful in treating
  posttraumatic stress disorder or PTSD.

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• According to Mr Igor Purlontov one out of
  five military men returning from war zone are
  suffering from PTSD. It can include anxiety,
  restlessness, sleeplessness and flashbacks. It
  may eventually lead to suicide. Studies shows
  that use of animal therapy on such patients have
  given wonderful results. 80 of the patients are
  showing improvements in their condition,
• Mr Igor Purlontov says that these companion
  animals are very useful in treating stress,
  anxiety, depression and panic disorder. Cats are
  very useful in reducing cholesterol levels,
  triglycerides and loneliness while dogs
  contributes to increase physical exercise,
  outdoor activities and improved social life of
  the person. If the patient has a pet with him
  then he will have the responsibility of taking
  care of that pet. To take care of that pet they
  have to follow a schedule which can be very
  helpful in treating depression.

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• Clarissa Black a successful animal
  behaviourist and trainer have started a program
  called pets for vets. This program take companion
  dogs from local rescue group and train them
  before handing it to the patient suffering from
  PTSD. These animals are very useful to help the
  military people to live a civilian life and to
  come back to normalcy.
• Mr Igor Purlontov believes that this animal
  therapy is beneficial for both the patient and
  the animal. These abandoned animals from shelter
  homes get a second chance in their life. This
  program led to decrease rate of euthanasia in the
  animals,