Terminology related to the types
and titles of pet therapy differs among
the literature reviewed. Therapeutic
animal interactions have been interchangeably
referred to as “animalfacilitated
therapy,” “pet therapy,”
“animal-assisted activities,” “animalassisted
therapy,” and “animal-assisted
interactions.” Upon reviewing scientific
studies and results using these
interventions, distinguishing among
terminologies may be necessary to
properly evaluate the researchers’