Research could support giving dogs to veterans with PTSD

 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–  The Veterans Administration in Buffalo is learning about two studies focusing on how service dogs might benefit veterans suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. V.A. branches around the country typically offer service dogs to veterans with physical disabilities, but not mental disabilities. The reason often cited is a “lack of scientific evidence to prove that service dogs are an effective treatment for PTSD”, said Rory Diamond. He