Pets as Sentinels, Forecasters and Promoters of Human Health
This book provides an up-to-date overview of the current knowledge and research concerning domestic pets as sentinels, forecasters and promoters of human health. Written by leading specialists in the fields of medicine, veterinary, environment, analytical
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Pets as Sentinels, Forecasters and Promoters of Human Health
Pets as Sentinels, Forecasters and Promoters of Human Health
M. Ramiro Pastorinho • Ana Catarina A. Sousa Editors
Pets as Sentinels, Forecasters and Promoters of Human Health
Editors M. Ramiro Pastorinho Department of Biology University of Évora Évora, Portugal
Ana Catarina A. Sousa CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Department of Chemistry University of Aveiro Aveiro, Portugal
ISBN 978-3-030-30733-2 ISBN 978-3-030-30734-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30734-9 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To the pets that illuminate our lives… to Maria Pia, the cat
Preface
More than a company or protection, more than attractive possessions or a set of playful personalities, pets have the potential to promote human health. As sentinels of exposure to environmental contaminants or forecasters of future health conditions, pets can help their human companions attain higher living standards. This book presents recent advances on the uses of pets as sentinels, forecasters, and promoters of human health. The chapters compiled under this volume, written by leading specialists from a wide array of different and complementary areas (from biology, chemistry, toxicology, and psychology to veterinary and medical sciences), will provide a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of pets regarding human health. The first part of the book (Part I) focuses on the possible use of pets as sentinels and surrogates regarding exposure to the main classes of environmental contaminants. By sharing the same environment with their human companions, pets are exposed to the same t
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