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Doctor dogs : how our best friends are becoming our best medicine / Maria Goodavage.
Meet dogs who detect cancer and Parkinson's disease, and dogs who alert people to seizures and diabetic lows or highs and other life-threatening physical ailments. Bestselling author Maria Goodavage brings us behind the scenes of cutting-edge science at top research centres, and into the lives of people whose well-being depends on their devoted, highly skilled personal 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524743048
- ISBN: 1524743046
- Physical Description: x, 353 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, New York : Dutton, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Dogs > Therapeutic use. Service dogs. Human-animal relationships. |
Available copies
- 9 of 10 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 615.85158 Good (Text) | 33294002077790 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The best-selling author of Soldier Dogs and Secret Service Dogs investigates the current state of canine research to document the remarkable ways dogs are opening new avenues of health care, from disease detection to therapy assistance. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
Offers a behind-the-scenes look at dogs trained to be personal MDs, able to detect cancer and Parkinson's, anticipate seizures and diabetic lows and highs, and assist people dealing with varied physical and mental conditions. - Penguin Putnam
New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage takes us on a thrilling, delightful, globe-trotting journey to discover the heartwarming and fascinating new world of doctor dogs.
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In this groundbreaking book, 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.
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We meet dogs who detect cancer and Parkinsonâs disease, and dogs who alert people to seizures and diabetic lows or highs and other life-threatening physical ailments. Goodavage reveals the revolutionary ways dogs are helping those with autism, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And she introduces us to intrepid canines who are protecting us from antibiotic-resistant bugs, and to dogs who may one day help keep us safe from epidemic catastrophe. Their paycheck for their lifesaving work? Heartfelt praise and a tasty treat or favorite toy.
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The emotional element in Doctor Dogs delivers as powerfully as the science. You donât have to be a dog lover to care deeply about what these dogs are doing and what we are learning from themâalthough if youâre not a dog lover, you probably will be by the end of the book.
