Changes of Oxytocin and Serotonin Values in Dialysis Patients after Animal Assisted Activities (AAAs) with a Dog—A Preliminary Study.

The results display an interesting trend also evident in the behaviour of the patients who had been chosen through the behavioural observations of the psychologist who reported an important tendency to isolate themselves and to remain silent, with little possibility of dialogue between themselves or with the medical staff.

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The results show an increasing level of both serotonin and oxytocin between subsequent meetings with the dog and an increasing trend of inter-intervention levels.

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