馬蒂•貝剋爾：美國獸醫學博士，任教於華盛頓州立大學與科羅拉多州立大學獸醫學院。ABC電視颱《早安美國》首席獸醫記者，亞馬遜網站首席獸醫特派員，《讀者文摘》《大觀》雜誌特約撰稿人。全球最暢銷的寵物雜誌《愛狗新知》和《愛貓新知》撰稿編輯。他的專欄備受好評，刊載於全世界350種報紙上，曾三次榮登《紐約時報》暢銷書排行榜。代錶作有《寵物的治療力量》、《寵物愛好者的心靈雞湯》等。

Increasingly, medicine is recognizing the special relationship between pets and people as one of the most powerful weapons in fighting disease, treating chronic conditions, and coping with troubling times. In fact, many doctors are routinely "prescribing" pets for their patients. The Healing Power of Pets explores these phenomena in greater detail, combining revolutionary scientific discoveries with deeply moving, personal stories of the unique bond between pets and their owners. The stories are of people who have learned how to triumph over chronic pain, paralyzing phobias, sedentary lifestyles, and life-threatening conditions -- showing us that the best medicine might be that furry tail-wagging pet at your side.