Animals can relieve pain

According to animal and health specialists, pets can ease the pain, especially in the case of people who are struggling with severe and chronic pain, such as migraines, abdominal or back pain and arthritis. “Just like Valium, it reduces anxiety. The less anxiety, the less pain,” said Dr. Becker. 

Moreover, a study by Loyola University discovered that pet therapy helped people who were recovering from a surgery to have no more pain and to take fewer pills, unlike people who did not follow this type of therapy.