Mental Health and Well-being in Animals 3rd Edition - July 31, 2025

A Definitive Guide to Animal Welfare and Mental Health, 3rd Edition

Since the publication of the first edition, concern for the well-being of animals has increased throughout the world. This thoroughly updated and revised third edition reflects the enormous amount of new knowledge about animal mental health and well-being. It remains an invaluable resource for veterinary professionals, animal welfare researchers, and advocates.

Key Features

• Expanded Chapters: This edition includes expanded chapters covering fear, boredom, and suffering in animals, the what and why of animal fun, and the treatment of mental health disorders in animals.
• New Chapters: It includes new chapters covering new classification systems for mental and behavioral disorders of cats and dogs, the importance of resilience and mental states, nutritional factors, and recognizing emotional and psychological suffering.
• Expert Contributors: New internationally renowned expert contributors have joined the existing list of prestige authors.
• Practical Information: The book has a focus on practical information, with clinical behavioral medicine advice, hints, and tips.
• Enhanced Visuals: It includes additional illustrations and photographs throughout.