HI,
Yes, many other types of animals are helpful.
http://www.guidehorse.org/
They have miniature horses as guide dogs.
Cats are used for home bound and therapy. I know a few that are pets but
started alerting.
Monkeys used for quadriplegic
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_3583000/3583614.stm
Jewl, TX
Information on Seizure Response/Alert Dogs
http://tagert.homestead.com/msjewl.html
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From: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:epilepsy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of scott c
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 10:44 PM
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [epilepsy] Thought Concerning Seizure Alert Dogs
I understand what everyone has said about how helpful and treasured these
dogs are to those of us that have them.My question is because dogs are the
only animals it seems that I am seeing indicated as helpful (not trying to
say i dislike dogs).I am wondering if anyone knows of other animals that are
known to be helpful when it comes to epilepsy.I'm just curious to see what
other animals can be named.For instance I was told some time back by some
veterinarians that the purring effect by cats produces a "calming" effect on
people that is actually an excellent stress reducer.Thus,greatly helpful for
reducing the possibility of having seizures. Can anyone else give some
examples of and in what way were they helpful ?
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