Blackwell Publishing announced today that it has released what it claims is the first ever veterinary text book focusing on mental health for animals, "Mental Health and Well-Being in Animals".

The book comes at a time when pet owners and animal activists are taking a keener interest in the emotional feelings of animals, ranging from mental cruelty, stress management, emotional suffering, et al.

The book is authored by Franklin D. McMillan, DVM., who is on the adjunct faculty of the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine. McMillan claims that pet owners could very well be trying to correct behaviors in their pets that may actually be due to mental health disorders.

The book is being marketed to veterinarians and vet techs.