pet therapy

The author, a veterinarian, shares his belief that there is more to medicine than drugs and surgery, and that disease can be prevented and treated through nutrition, exercise, love, compassion, and the formation of meaningful bonds with other species. He looks at research that corroborates his theory and shares stories of his animal and human friends.

Dakota, rescued from a puppy mill, is cared for by Emma until she is ready to go live with a little girl who is trying to recover from a serious illness.

Examines the healing power of dogs, recounting the stories of individuals whose pets have supported them through times of illness and tragedy and exploring current research in the field.

Explores the healing power of animals as it is being revealed by science, offers advice to readers on how to choose a breed to complement their expectations, lifestyle, and resources, and explains how to strengthen the bond between animals and owners.

Seeing Jane's dog, Yum-Yum, help cheer up children in a cancer ward makes Zoe think about having her puppy, Sneakers, trained to do therapy, too, especially when Yum-Yum becomes very ill.

Abby and her sister Tess nearly run into trouble when they agree to participate in an animal-assisted activity program at the hospital during which they are assigned to bring a talking parrot to visit Elliot, a boy who has become very depressed since being in a car accident.