Dogs in Health Care — A Review of Scientific Research

Winkler-Galicki, Jakub; Bartkowiak-Wieczorek, Joanna; Cabaj, Peter; Krenz, Michal; Hayee, Taha; Malesza, Ida; Wojtyła-Buciora, Paulina; Mądry, Edyta

doi:10.2478/bgbl-2023-0041

Abstract

Dog therapy supports the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases. Dogs’ olfactory abilities are used to detect odors related to cancer, diabetes, and COVID-19. Dog-assisted therapy contributes to patients’ mental and physical health. The article presents the current state of knowledge regarding the use of dogs in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases.

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