One Health
One Health is the concept that animals, people and the environment are inextricably connected. We cannot consider veterinary care on its own. Animal health decisions should consider the impact on humans and the environment.
One Health Wellness Wheel
The Companion Animal Veterinarians (CAV) Branch of the NZVA Te Pae Kīrehe has developed the One Health Wellness Wheel as a thought exercise to help veterinarians and pet owners consider the various factors that impact a pet's life. The Wheel is divided into four sections:
- Societal (how pets interact with broader society and natural environment)
- Internal (things that influence the fitness and health of pets)
- Mental (the psychological health of pets)
- Infectious (bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses that can infect pets)
Resources for NZVA members
NZVA members can download the One Health Wellness Wheel poster and pamphlet below.
