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How Dogs are Replacing Drugs in the Treatment of PTSD
Paws for Purple Hearts is a unique program that uses dogs to treat soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (4:15)
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How Dogs Can Help Veterans Overcome PTSD
New research finds that "man's best friend" could be lifesavers for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
July 2012 |
By Chris Colin
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This confirms my impression that dogs are God's greatest gift to mankind. There is nowhere else we can expect to have unconditional love and faithfulness. Dogs never 'scold' us -- they just love and forgive. They're unable to deceive; they just love and cherish us. This is their nature.
Posted by Marianne Hart on January 15,2013 | 12:30 PM
Hugs are better than drugs, no doubt. I am concerned about veterans recovering from PTSD as well as the needs of the dog. We know full well from spousal and family reports how PTSD can manifest in ugly ways. Reciprocation is a must here. The needs of the veteran as well of the dog must be closely monitored and protected.
Posted by Leslie Charles on December 13,2012 | 12:43 PM
I am very much concerned about the VA's shortsightedness in refusing to pay for PTSD service trained dogs.
Posted by George Christie on December 10,2012 | 08:58 PM
Can you help us by urging the government to fund medically trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD? We are three kids who are trying to help. Good Dogs Heal. gooddogsheal.org and on Facebook at Good Dogs Heal THANKS!
Posted by Burns Brothers on December 3,2012 | 08:22 PM
When I first saw this on a documenatry special on tv I was ecstatic. This is exactly the kind of changes the world needs towards a better world and future. The endless dependance on chemical drug's is something that needs to stop. It only benefits the big pharma profiteers and the corrupted governments. Chemical drug's only mask the symptoms and management of the problem creating more illness and disease in the human body. A non medicinal cure with a dog trained to be a calming companion is exactly the right direction to go help those suffering with PTSD. Of course, the corrupted governments, drug companies and insurance companies won't benefit because there's no long term monthly profits from it like toxic chemical drug's. The world doesn't need chemical drug's, it needs a natural source healing and this is s step forward not back. Robert C. Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted by Robert Csiki on December 3,2012 | 06:59 PM
My husband was severely disabled by MS ordinary golden retrievers and labs were indispensable to his existence. What a wonderful way to use these amazing animalsfor our vets; they are natural therapy dogs.
Posted by Marlene Markoff on November 4,2012 | 08:28 PM
Unknwingly I resued 3 labs. They became the best therapy and best fiends I needed. One just passed from bone cancer and it hurt real bad. I still have 2 and they have adjusted to what has happened and somewhat to my needs as I am trying to do for them.
Posted by gordon turner on November 2,2012 | 04:47 PM
This is great! Drugs are being replaced by dogs. This I like to see. Keep up the good work. Paws for Purple Hearts. Thank you vet for our freedom and get well. Gail T.
Posted by Gail Timm on November 1,2012 | 01:05 AM
Who is taking care of the dogs and their mental needs? The story does not talk at all about the needs of the dogs. The dogs are being treated like objects without their own needs and desires. The purpose of a dog is not to assist a human and all their needs. Dogs have their own needs and desires and emotions, also, and these need to be taken care of. Let's be fair to the dogs. They are not to be used over and over. It is not healthy to completely unload onto another sentient being.
Posted by Jackie Phillips on October 19,2012 | 07:52 PM
That is absolutely right!If you lived with a dog you knov how soothing and precious they are.If you have not, hurry up and get to it!
Posted by ZOE on October 19,2012 | 01:35 PM
I suffered from undiagnosed PTSD for almost twenty years. I brought a Golden Retriever into the family and started to recover. We spent 14 great years together. Her presence prompted me to seek therapy and I have been doing well because of her. Certain types of dogs are very able to give human PTSD sufferers the emotional connection they need to get better. Golden Retreivers are phenomenal dogs.
Posted by Mary on October 11,2012 | 10:31 AM
My neighbor lost her daughter 2 years ago & she still suffers post tremitic stress due to her loss of the child. Can she also benifit from her dog?
Posted by Steven Joseph Henstock on October 8,2012 | 10:56 AM
Wonderful. Make up wars. Make kids do things that make them sick. Give them an innocent animal. What are the stats on the animals' survival?
Posted by Nancy on September 13,2012 | 08:41 PM
What a great Idea. Go Vets and Thank You.
Posted by Frank H Caputo on September 9,2012 | 12:45 PM
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