A study from researchers at Johns Hopkins who worried that therapy dogs might be contributing to the spread of MRSA and other harmful bacteria showed that, in fact, they were doing just that. The ...

Medical service dogs assist patients with physiologic alerts for conditions like POTS, though evidence for cardiac benefits is still emerging.

Anyone who has spent enough time around a service dog can tell you just how conscientious, caring, and patient these animals can be. They are trained to deal with tough situations and support ...

A pack of therapy dogs is ready to make their rounds at a new UC Irvine hospital. Healthcare staff welcomed the paw patrol, which includes P-Nut, Pixel, MEG and their owners, to the facility, which ...

Dino, a facility dog, assists patients at Center Street Community Health Center. He helps patients cope with anxiety and stress during medical procedures. Dino's presence has led to positive changes ...

CASA GRANDE — The Therapy Dog Program at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center has grown considerably since it was initiated in March 2005, when a 12-year-old Shetland sheepdog named Makenzi, owned by ...