Dog owners are aware that just being around their furry companion, their mood will lift for sure and it will immediately put them in a happy state of mind.

Scientists also agree with these claims. According to many studies, it’s been discovered and proved that dogs can really have a positive impact on a person’s wellbeing. If you aren’t that much into science, take a look at this Brazilian citizen who has cancer. Flavio Santos’s health significantly improved after his dog visited him at the hospital.

After Santos was diagnosed with cancer, he had to spend a few weeks at the Hospital Memorial São José. The long stay at the hospital made him lose touch with reality. Even the nurses noticed that the man was slowly drifting away, so they knew what they had to do.

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The hospital staff decided to organize him a surprise visit from his dog Agadir. When Santos saw his dog, he was so happy. Even the dog was so excited that even rushed to the room and jumped on his owner and showered him with kisses. Santos cried after he was finally reunited with his dog. However, Agadir’s visit proved that it was more than ‘just’ an emotional moment in the next few days.

The hospital staff noticed that Santos was aware of his surroundings and he started communicating more, thanks to his dog. Not only his mood changed, but also his cancer improved. The doctors were shocked that everything improved when his dog visited him.

After seeing that Santos’ health condition improved really quickly, the doctors decided to release from the hospital sooner. Although this was the first time that a dog entered the hospital, it sure won’t be the last.

We wish Santos to get better soon with the help of his furry companion and the devoted hospital staff!

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