Animals, diseases, and human health : shaping our lives now and in the future

Author(s)

• Davis, Radford G.

Bibliographic Information

Animals, diseases, and human health : shaping our lives now and in the future

Radford G. Davis, editor

Praeger, c2011

• : hardcopy

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "This book explains how animals shape our lives and our health, providing evidence that a "One Health" approach is the only logical methodology for advancing human health in the future"--Provided by publisher

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book explains how animals shape our lives and our health, providing evidence that a "One Health" approach is the only logical methodology for advancing human health in the future. Modern research shows us that disease and health of animals and people are intrinsically connected. The condition of the environment we share with animals is now understood to be a primary factor in establishing the health of both humans and animals. This concept is the basis of the One Health movement, which strives to expand interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans and animals worldwide. Animals, Diseases, and Human Health: Shaping Our Lives Now and in the Future is written by leading experts in their fields and is centered around topics that are most relevant to the overlap and connection of animal and human health. Topics covered include human health concerns derived from animals such as allergies and dog bites, global concerns of emerging diseases and pandemics, wildlife smuggling, animal abuse, and common diseases that can stem from popular household pets. Social issues-such as the connection between animal abuse and human violence-are also examined.

Table of Contents

Introduction Radford G. Davis, DVM, MPH, DACVPM 1 Choosing a Pet MeLissa Ciprich, DVM 2 The Responsibilities of Pet Ownership Kristina D. August, DVM 3 The Human-Animal Bond and Animal-Assisted Therapy Rebecca A. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN 4 First Aid for Pets Elisa M. Mazzaferro, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVECC 5 Dogs: Health, Diseases, and Prevention Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVN 6 Cats: Health, Diseases, and Prevention Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVN 7 Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents, and Other Small Mammals: Health, Diseases, and Prevention Daniella R. Yaakov, DVM, and Jeffrey L. Rhody, DVM 8 Birds: Health, Diseases, and Prevention Niklos Weber, DVM, DABVP 9 Unraveling Animal Behavior Ellen Lindell, VMD, DACVB, and Sagi Denenberg, DVM, MACVSc 10 Alternative Therapies for Treating Illnesses and Maintaining Health Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, CVA 11 Pet Nutrition Mark B. Taylor, MA, DVM 12 Pets and Disasters Garry G. Goemann, DVM, MPH Index About the Editor and Contributors

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB07304456
• ISBN:
  • 9780313385292
• LCCN: 2011026322
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Santa Barbara, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 286 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RA639
  • NLM : WC 950
  • DC23 : 614.5/6
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Zoonoses
  • LCSH : Human-animal relationships
  • LCSH : Human ecology
  • MESH : Zoonoses -- transmission
  • MESH : Animal Assisted Therapy
  • MESH : Animal Welfare
  • MESH : Bonding, Human-Pet
  • MESH : Communicable Diseases, Emerging -- transmission
  • MESH : Communicable Diseases, Emerging -- veterinary