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Therapeutic applications of the human‐companion animal bond
Author(s) -
Ormerod E. J.,
Edney A. T. B.,
Foster S. J.,
Whyham M. C.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.157.22.689
Subject(s) - trace (psycholinguistics) , companion animal , bond , key (lock) , animal health , human animal , human health , business , engineering ethics , medicine , computer science , engineering , environmental health , biology , veterinary medicine , computer security , ecology , livestock , philosophy , linguistics , finance
Better understanding of the human‐companion animal bond ( HCAB ) has resulted in a number of initiatives to help people with diverse health and social needs. The authors of this article trace the history of the HCAB , and discuss current programmes and key requirements for their success