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Author Marcus, Dawn A.

Title Therapy dogs in cancer care : a valuable complementary treatment / Dawn A. Marcus.

Publication Info. New York : Springer, [2012]
©2012

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  616.994 M322T    Check Shelf
Description xiv, 193 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Cancer overview -- Introduction to therapy dogs -- Dogs as cancer detectors -- Dog therapy with cancer treatment -- Adding therapy to your cancer treatment team -- Incorproating companion dogs into cancer rehab: Emotional support -- Incorporating companionship dogs into cancer rehab: benefits from physical exercise for cancer patients -- Incorporating companionship dogs into cancer rehab: dog-themed exercise program for cancer patients -- Incorporating companionship dogs into cancer rehab: practical tips for adding dog into the home during cancer treatment and recovery -- Resources.
Subject Dogs -- Therapeutic use.
Working dogs.
Cancer -- Treatment.
Human-animal relationships.
Animal Assisted Therapy.
Neoplasms -- therapy.
Human-Animal Bond.
Dogs.
Mind-Body Therapies.
ISBN 9781461433774 alkaline paper
1461433770 alkaline paper
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