Could dogs be the answer to lowering anxiety levels in ED?

Canadian research suggests patting a pooch can help, likely because they provide a distraction
Reuters Health

Anxiety and pain levels can be reduced in ED patients by a 10-minute visit from a therapy-dog team, a trial shows.

The Canadian researchers say patting a certified therapy dog lowered pain and anxiety ratings, in the study involving 198 ED patients who said they were in pain.