Publisher's Synopsis
We are living at the edge of a medical revolution. From 3D-printed body parts and artificially intelligent robot surgeons to genetic engineering and Wi-Fi connected pets - science fiction is becoming science fact! In this book, Dr. Gordon Roberts reveals the exciting future of veterinary medicine and how mind-blowing advances in pet care are closer than you might think. Inside you'll discover: - How the Internet of Animals is connecting our pets with the world and improving their health - Not only how your pet's genome influences his health but how his genes can be edited to remove disease - The wonderfully diverse world of the microbiome and how important the eco-system inside your pet is - Bleeding-edge technologies and what they will be able to do for pets in the future - How the future of health monitoring will enable your pet to be healed even before he's ill Also take a peek at the pets of tomorrow - within a decade, we'll all have robot dogs and cats curled up on our laps!