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Animal-assisted intervention (AAI) programs, sometimes known as therapy animal or "pet therapy" programs, are increasing in popularity, and studies have shown they can result in positive physical and mental health outcomes for human participants. But without appropriate policies in place, these programs can jeopardize both human and animal safety, according to researchers at Tufts Institute for Human-Animal Interaction at Tufts University.
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Dominick Reuter for Tufts University
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