ET Pets Library
Books, Articles and Reviews
About Pets for Elders
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Anthony Panico's wife knew the only way to remedy her husband's depression was to find him another dog and she did so with Honey Bun, a two-month old yellow Labrador. Honey Bun became Goldie's "replacement" and, for the past ten years, Panico and his pet have been constant companions - one an "old man" of 80, the other a nine-year old dog, sharing day-to-day activities, growing older together and finding an unbreakable bond that sustains them both to this day. More>>
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Pets and the Elderly is a practical book that explains how to implement carefully planned programs in residential and nursing homes and in geriatric and psychiatric hospitals, with pets in residence or as visitors. The authors review past research, building a strong case for the therapeutic use of pets in the rehabilitation of older persons. They also share innovative program suggestions from participants and the advantages and disadvantages of using various pets, highlighting their therapeutic potential, the training and care required. More>>
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College of Veterinary Medicine
Article: How to help the elderly keep their pets: for the sake of these beloved companions, it's important to create a plan ahead of time. Ilene Springer
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This comprehensive book brings together in one indispensable volume the very latest veterinary-approved advice on cat care and the most up-to-date coverage of the world's cat breeds. There is advice on choosing and buying a cat, inoculations for kittens, and providing a safe environment indoors and out. More>>
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Holistic pet care is much more than just another healthcare approach. It is a total lifestyle approach which combines activity balance, wholesome nutrition and nurturing environment. It provides simple solutions to common problems and a way to achieve the highest possible state of health on all levels, including physical, mental, emotional, individual, group and even globally. More>> |
Written by leading veterinary specialists in the UK and North America, Ultimate Dog Care is the most comprehensive and accessible book of its kind a must-have for every caring dog owner. Starting with the dog s origins and evolution, The Wolf s Descent analyses the dog s physiological and psychological make-up, and shows how our dogs have carried some of their wolf ancestry with them to the present day. More>> |
