| Description |
560 pages (large print) ; 23 cm. |
| Physical Medium |
large print rdafs |
| Note |
Regular print version previously published by: Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses. |
| Contents |
Stop the roller coaster, I want to get off : dogs and diabetics -- It's about to hit the fan : seizure-alert dogs and the people they love -- A doctor dog in this fight : how canines may one day help you survive cancer -- Dog, MD : multitalented, multipurpose medical dogs -- Fainting in front of the Queen : and other problems tackled by doctor dog specialists -- Hidden enemies : super dogs for superbugs -- The dog whisperers : from Freud's dog to the trombones and hills on the autism spectrum -- A heartbeat at my feet : the difference dogs make in mental illness -- After the war : dogs on the front lines of PTSD -- Stand by me : dogs in times of crisis and disaster. |
| Summary |
"In this groundbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage brings us behind the scenes of cutting-edge science at top research centers, and into the lives of people whose well-being depends on their devoted, highly skilled personal MDs (medical dogs). With her signature wit and passion, Goodavage explores how doctor dogs are becoming our happy allies in the fight against dozens of physical and mental conditions"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Dogs -- Therapeutic use.
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Service dogs.
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Human-animal relationships.
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| Genre |
Large type books.
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| ISBN |
9781643584232 |
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1643584235 |
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