Abstract
Small mammals including rabbits, small rodents and ferrets represent a significant portion of the animals used in animal-assisted therapy. Today, we know the numerous benefits they provide to people participating in these ac-tivities. However, very few studies on the well-being of these animal are available. With this in mind, we decided to survey animal-assisted therapists in metropolitan France about the management of living conditions, working conditions, and medical follow-up for their small mammals. A total number of 212 answers were analysed, and around ten interviews were conducted with animal-assisted therapists to discuss areas for improvement. Based on all these results and with the help of animal-assisted the-rapists and veterinarians, a best practices guide was developed to provide knowledge to animal-assisted therapists and improve the well-being of their small mammal mediators.
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