Creature Comfort: Veterinary Medicine for Pet Lovers and Future Doctors - 9781450005920

Creature Comfort: Veterinary Medicine for Pet Lovers and Future Doctors. The basics of veterinary medicine for anyone who loves animals, for those who aspire to become a veterinarian, or for pet lovers who just want the inside scoop. Do you know someone who has always wanted to be a veterinarian? Is it you? Whether you re ten years old or seventy, pet-lovers of all ages will enjoy this reader-friendly handbook on the basics of veterinary medicine. What does it take to become a veterinarian? Do I have to get straight A s in school? How many years does it take? What do veterinarians do? What s the difference between a small animal and a large animal veterinarian, or those who specialize in exotic animals, or reptiles, or birds, or emergency? Why do we spay and neuter? How are surgeries performed for animals? Why do they need vaccinations? Why do they need their teeth cleaned? Whether you re planning a career in veterinary medicine or you re just curious and you love animals, Creature Comfort: Veterinary Medicine for Pet Lovers and Future Doctors explains the basics in an engaging format with plenty of photos of our furry, four-legged friends. A portion of the proceeds from this book is donated to animal welfare organizations.

Author: Meredith Kennedy DVM

Publisher: Xlibris

Publication Date: Mar 24, 2010

Number of Pages: 126 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1450005926

ISBN-13: 9781450005920