Succinct, highly readable and thought provoking, this important new text is designed to raise awareness of the potential economic impact of companion animals in the UK. It discusses the potential benefits and costs of companion animals to the economy and highlights the need for this matter to be thoroughly researched, given the potential scale of impact that companion animals have, and the potential costs of ignoring this matter. The book includes:

- case studies to illustrate the savings to the NHS that might be associated with companion animal ownership;
- links to...