| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
x, 270 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-270). |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The healing power of pets -- A healthy start : the power of childhood pets -- Untying the knot of a troubled childhood -- Bypass heart problems -- Cancer cures : how pets are giving people a second chance -- Chronic pain : take two pets and call me in the morning -- Sedentary lifestyle : a heart-to-heart walk -- Hippotherapy : horse sense -- Animal assisted therapy : the one-eyed wonder drug and other animal healers -- Assistance animals : I get by with a little help from may friend -- Seniors : everyday miracles from the love of a pet -- pt. 2. The pet prescription -- Finding the best pet for what ails you -- Are you pet-ready? : tests and tips to help you define the perfect pet for your health and well being -- Looking for love in all the right places : how to pick the right dog or cat at the shelter or the breeders using the Tripp Tests -- Filling the perfect pet prescription : pets and their role in some major illnesses : asthma, allergies, aging, arthritis, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, and heart problems. |
| Subject |
Pets -- Therapeutic use.
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| Added Author |
Morton, Danelle.
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| ISBN |
0786868082 |
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