Between Pets and People- the Importance of Animal Companionship
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (954 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399510699 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 317 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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There is no medicine that doesn't have some side effects, Beck says. While pets provide health benefits, they can create problems, Beck and Katcher say. For example, in the early 1980s nursing homes typically did not allow pets to visit patients, while today nearly half of the homes have an organized program for animal therapy, Beck says. Katcher, psychiatrist and professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the emotional and physical benefits of owning a pet and analyzes the complex relationship between people and pets. But grief over the loss of an animal is not new, Beck says. The authors also point to the trend by nursing homes to incorporate animals into the routine and environment for patients. For example, more pet ownership has public-health implications such as more dog bites, he notes. The study found that people with pets had lower blood pressure and lower blood fat levels than those without pets, even though the tw
From the Back Cover Since the first edition of Between Pets and People in 1983, the authors' then-startling contention that pets benefit our mental and physical health has found wide acceptance. This revised edition of Between Pets and People, with additional data and case studies and expanded references - including a listing of Internet resources - and a foreword by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, analyzes the surprisingly complex relationships we have with our pets. This book contains an important lesson for everyone - to accept ourselves and others in the uncritical way that pets accept us, and come to terms with our own animal nature. Evidence in our daily lives - in television pet food ads, in doctor's offices outfitted with aquaria - attests to how widely the belief in pets' t
I love this book Amazon Customer I thoroughly enjoy this book. It provides the scientific reason that pets are beneficial to their owners. However, it is an easy read. I did not feel burdened by any technical terminology. Since then, I've had the pleasure of meeting Dr Katcher. He is delightful, and helped me under understand how having a pet woul. For Responsible Pet Owners Only . I would like to revise my original book review on this book.This book is outstanding and I would highly recommend it for EVERY dog owner and POTENTIAL dog owner.In addition to discussing the reasons why people choose pets, as well as discussing traits of pets themselves, the authors address other very important top. Owned and Loved by Schnauzers said For Serious Pet Owners Only .. This book is a "must read" for those who consider their pet a close friend or family member.The book is an easy read, and I found myself For Serious Pet Owners Only . This book is a "must read" for those who consider their pet a close friend or family member.The book is an easy read, and I found myself 3/For Serious Pet Owners Only . Owned and Loved by Schnauzers This book is a "must read" for those who consider their pet a close friend or family member.The book is an easy read, and I found myself 3/4 of the way through it the first night. Not only is the topic interesting, but the writing skill is commendable -- it is written with a nice balance of active/passive voice.It . of the way through it the first night. Not only is the topic interesting, but the writing skill is commendable -- it is written with a nice balance of active/passive voice.It . /For Serious Pet Owners Only . Owned and Loved by Schnauzers This book is a "must read" for those who consider their pet a close friend or family member.The book is an easy read, and I found myself 3/4 of the way through it the first night. Not only is the topic interesting, but the writing skill is commendable -- it is written with a nice balance of active/passive voice.It . of the way through it the first night. Not only is the topic interesting, but the writing skill is commendable -- it is written with a nice balance of active/passive voice.It
Alan Beck is the Dorothy N. . The foundation offers residential treatment of severely disturbed children. Dr. Before coming to Purdue, Beck directed the Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society at the University of Pennsylvania and was director of animal programs for the New York City Department of Health.Aaron Katcher continues some work at the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school, but spends most of his time in resea