Even pet owners residing in a long-term care facility, such as a hospice or nursing home, experience health benefits from pets. Pets for nursing homes are chosen based on the size of the pet, the amount of care that the breed needs, and the population and size of the care institution.[5] Appropriate pets go through a screening process and, if it is a dog, additional training programs to become a therapy dog.[7]
Different pets require varying amouns of attention and care; for example, cats are have lower maintenance requirements than dogs.[8] Dogs, on the other hand, tend to be more trainable and people-friendly
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