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[Social function of pets (author's transl)]

J J Wierenga-Van Beelen

    Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
    |August 15, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Small pets offer significant social benefits, impacting human well-being. However, potential drawbacks like hygiene issues and zoonotic diseases require attention, with veterinarians playing a key role in mitigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Human-animal interaction studies
    • Psychology
    • Veterinary science

    Context:

    • Explores the multifaceted social role of small pets in human lives.
    • Reviews a 1974 study, focusing on the social function of companion animals.
    • Highlights the psychological significance of the human-animal bond.

    Purpose:

    • To examine the positive and negative aspects of the social function of pets.
    • To introduce the therapeutic application of animals in child psychotherapy.
    • To discuss the importance of pets as assessed by a British test.

    Summary:

    • Small pets serve a crucial social function, enhancing human lives.
    • The paper details the psychological reasons behind the human appreciation of animals.
    • A novel social function is presented: dogs as therapeutic aids in child psychotherapy, pioneered by B. M. Levinson.
    • Identifies drawbacks including hygiene, aggression, and zoonoses, emphasizing the veterinarian's role in addressing these.

    Impact:

    • Provides insights into the human-animal bond and its psychological underpinnings.
    • Introduces innovative therapeutic uses for pets in mental health.
    • Underscores the importance of veterinary involvement in managing pet-related health concerns.

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