Today's Veterinarian


Veterinarians solemnly swear to use their scientific knowledge and skills "for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge."
Today's veterinarians are in the unique position of being the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people. They are not only educated to meet the health needs of every species of animal but they play an important role in environmental protection, food safety, and public health.
In taking The Veterinarian's Oath, a doctor solemnly swears to use his or her scientific knowledge and skills "for the benefit of society, through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, and the advancement of medical knowledge."
Today nearly 70,000 veterinarians are professionally active in the United States. They provide a wide variety of services in private clinical practice, teaching, research, government service, public health, military service, private industry, and other areas.
This section contains articles to help you better understand how veterinary medicine can help you and your pet enjoy the longest and fullest life together.

Advantages & Benefits

African Grey Parrots

Animal Shelter

Arthritis

Bearded Dragons

Behavior and Training

Bloat and Gastric Torsion

Blue Tongued Skinks

Box Turtles

Breed Characteristics

Breeder

Budgies

Canaries

Cancer

Canine Distemper
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Canine Parvovirus (CPV)

Caring for Senior Cats

Catnip: Why Cats Love It

Chickens

Chinchillas

Cockatiels

Cockatoos

Cows

Create an Environment Your Cat Will Love

Dentistry

Diabetes Mellitus

Donkeys, Horses & Mules

Ducks

Epilepsy

Euthanasia

Exams and Vaccinations

Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection

Feline Distemper

Feline Leukemia Virus: What You Need to Know

Feline Stomatitis: Treatments

Fennec Foxes

Ferret Health

First Aid

Fish

Fleas

Flying Squirrels

Food and Housing

Food and Housing Rabbits

Frogs & Toads
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Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)

Goats

Grooming

Guinea Pigs

Hamsters

Handling and Restraint

Heartworm

Hedgehogs

Hip Dysplasia

Hookworm

Hypothyroidism

Introductions

Leopard Geckos

Leptospirosis

Liver Shunt

Lovebirds

Luxating Patella

Macaws

Mealtime

Mites

Newts

Obedience and Training

Obesity

Parasites

Parrots

Pet Shop

Pet Therapy

Pigs

Planning and Preparation

Prairie Dogs

Rabies

Rainbow Bridge

Rats

Recognizing Illnesses

Red Eared Sliders

Rescue Agency

Roundworms

Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Salamanders

Salmonella

Seasonal Care

Seizures

Selecting a Puppy or Older Dog

Skunks

Snakes

Sugar Gliders

Tapeworms

The Decision

The Next Step

The Veterinary Approach

Ticks

Tortoises
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