The Power of Wagging Tails; A Doctor's Guide

Medical studies have consistently shown that patients benefit from therapy dog visits. One recent study of 59 adults showed that following a therapy dog visit their energy levels increased, respiratory rated calmed significantly and pain scores decreased

Dawn A. Marcus, MD, is a neurologist and Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. She is the author of thirteen previous books including Fit as Fido: Follow Your Dog to Better Health and The Womans Migraine Toolkit. Dr. Marcus has trained her two Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers to be therapy dogs.

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Bringing Healing Dogs Into Our Lives
Living With Healing Dogs	p. 3
Making Fido a Member of Your Personal Treatment Team and Support Network	p. 28
Getting Involved With Pet Therapy	p. 43
Dogs as Healers
Napoleon and Nikita as Nurses: Caring for and Comforting People With Illness	p. 87
Duke and Daisy as Doctors: Sniffing Out Disease	p. 100
Dogs as Therapists	p. 112
A Doctor's View of Healing Dogs Helping Medical Illness
Let Shadow and Sammy Ease an Ailing Psyche	p. 135
Connecting With Bailey Is Heart Healthy	p. 155
I Have Cancer: How Can a Dog Help Me?	p. 175
Pain and Pet Therapy	p. 190
Managing Your Metabolism With Molly: Diabetes and Weight Control	p. 205
Get Off Your Butt! Let Your Dog Show You How	p. 226
Thanks for the Memories: Helping Seniors Connect With Their Past and the Present	p. 264
The Healing Power Witnessed by Dog Handlers	p. 278
Resources	p. 307
References	p. 317
Index	p. 339
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The Power of Wagging Tails; A Doctor's Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing

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