Have you ever considered how the interconnections between people, animals, plants and their shared environment apply to you and your pet? This concept of “One Health” is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Issues such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety and environmental contamination are just some of the factors affecting our health and the health of our pets. Dr. Deborah Thomson is a veterinarian and One Health expert who founded One Health Lessons with the hope of inspiring children and adults around the world to value the One Health principles and strive for common goals. She joins the podcast today to share some of her insight and experiences. Here are links to information we talked about today: “One Health Basics” from the CDC  Learn more about One Health Lessons at their website Follow One Health Lessons on Instagram Veterinary Partners is a fantastic source for trustworthy information about medical issues facing your pet Check out the Clinical Nutrition Service from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at thefamilypetpodcast@gmail.com.