Describes some of the things that veterinarians do to help animals stay healthy.

Explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of veterinarians.

Explains what a veterinarian is and what their responsibilities are, including helping animals who are sick or hurt.

Introduces veterinarians and what they do through the story of a boy who takes his dog for a checkup.

The Merck Veterinary Manual" (MVM) covers all domesticated species and diseases in veterinary medicine worldwide. This completely revised and redesigned new edition of the veterinary classic uses a two-column format and color throughout for easy-to-read text and tables. Hundreds of color images enhance and illustrate the text. In addition to extensive revisions and updates, this edition includes a new section on public health and zoonoses, expanded...

For centuries prior to the development of an effective vaccination against rabies, the bite of a mad dog was linked to a horrific ailment marked by convulsions, an utter dread of swallowing liquids, uncontrollable thrashing, and even the tendency to bark and attempt to bite othersa horrid prelude to an agonizing death. Drawing on learned theories of medical practitioners and beliefs of the common people, The Bearer of Crazed and Venomous Fangs investigates...

Phototherapy, the use of light to treat a variety of conditions, is not new and has been researched for well over 100 years. It has mainly been confined to ultraviolet wavelengths for its antibacterial properties. With the advent of LASER and Light Emitting Diodes, treatment in the visible spectrum and its fringes has gained credence both from research and through anecdotally reported results. This book aims to look at its application along with the...

Clifford goes for his annual checkup, and Dr. Smart has to be very creative to check Clifford's heartbeat, look into his mouth, ears, and eyes, because Clifford is so big. Clifford is very brave when he has to get his shot, and he gets a treat at the end! Clifford tiene que hacerse un examen médico cada año!

After treating an injured greyhound at her grandmother's veterinary clinic, thirteen-year-old Maggie learns about the abuse of greyhounds in the dog-racing industry and vows to put a stop to it.

This is an easy guide to veterinary care for cats. It includes bringing pet cats or kittens home, supplies, cat vaccines for major prevental cat diseases, spaying and neutering, pregnancy in cats, dental care, nutrition, testing for cat diseases, behavioral concerns, poisons, finding lost pet, senrior cat needs, cat ages, a home exam for cats, and more.