An engaging work that is part memoir and part argument for a more holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Dr Schoen describes how he came to respond to an animal's emotional state, as well as the physical needs he was trained as a vet to respond to. He has learned to care for animals on both the physical and emotional level and shows how both humans and animals can mutually benefit from heightened awareness and respect. The book includes moving examples and will touch anyone seeking deeper levels of awareness.