Animal Assisted Therapy: Fish
Safe with pregnancy
The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities
Caution
Keep in a suitable tank
Tank hygiene and maintenance can be tasking
It is not advisable to keep fish in bowls or plastic bags of water
Therapy for:
Anxiety, general
Intense forms of Anxiety
Autism
Alzheimer’s Disease supportive care
Schizophrenia
Relaxation aid
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Common Fish Types:
Cold Water Aquarium
- Gold fish
- White Cloud
- Bloodfin Tetras
Heated Tank
- Black Molly
- Kuhli Loach
- Swordtails
- Danios
- Platies
- Betta
Black Skirt Tetra
Comments
Suitable for apartment and small homes
Calm and serene
Visual delight
Calming sound from bubbles
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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