Animal Quote by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz
““Our essential connection with animals is ancient, and it runs deep. It extends from body to behavior, from psychology to society—forming the basis of our daily journey of survival. This calls for physicians and patients to think beyond the human bedside to barnyards, jungles, oceans, and skies. Because the fate of our world’s health doesn’t depend solely on how we humans fare. Rather it will be determined by how all the patients on the planet live, grow, get sick, and heal.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Animal Manifesto by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, 2021
Human health is intertwined with animal health across ecosystems; treating one requires considering the other.
In simple terms: Human and animal health are linked.
Key Takeaway
Think beyond humans in medicine.
Themes
interconnectedness
ecology
medicine
responsibility
Mood
concerned
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
call to action
When to use this quote
- clinical practice
- public health policy
- wildlife conservation
- environmental research
Key Concepts
One Health
ecosystem health
zoological psychiatry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can doctors integrate animal health into daily practice?
- What policies could support a One Health approach?
A Different Perspective
Human-focused care may overlook broader ecological risks.
