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Published June 30, 2023 | Version v1
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Using serinus canaria species in pet therapy sessions, related to geriatric patients

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The human-animal relationship has the effect to bring a considerable benefit to the psychophysical state of human beings.

The pet therapy, now called IAA (Assisted Interventions with animals) by the Italian Health Authority, it is the most obvious evidence.

A study published on 2005, based on a group of institutionalized geriatric patients, using canaries as pet, produced interesting results.

Unfortunately, there has been no follow-up about this kind of study and, at the moment, not just only the serinus canaria species but not even other Aves is validated to working as a functional vector, during IAA sessions.

An oxymoron for several reasons.

Scientifically the interaction between humans and birds, has ancient origins and also as pet the spread of birds is very high. Therefore, rather obviously,  the existing empathic relationship with humans is undeniable.

Further studies and reassessments should be made in this regard by the competent authorities, in order to IAA achieve what it was set up in the beginning, that is to make them an innovative tool for the National Health Service.

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