1. How many years did you have to go to school?
8 years
2. What are the benefits and downfalls of being a vet?
It is an enjoyable, challenging job and at times a very happy profession and sometimes very sad.
3. How did you get started as a veteranarian?
I started by taking care of the family pets.
Information on Being a Vet
1. There were several questions about how much a vet makes. We know it is not polite for people to ask this, but we thought we might be able to give some general numbers. It seems young people are interested in this. You don't have to answer, but if you want to give some range of numbers, it might answer these questions. (About 5 of them in the last two weeks.)
The starting salary usually is around $25-30,000. Average is 50-70K
2. Do vets have to go to medical school? For how long?
To be a vet, you must go for 4 years to undergraduate, and then 4 years of veterinary school.
3. What does a vet do in his/her lab?
I do blood, fecal, and urine tests, plus some > X-rays.
4. I was wondering how old do you have to be to volunteer to help the vet, I'm 13 right now, and I love practically all the animal that ever lived.
Most states require you to be 16 because there is x-ray equipment within the office.
1. What's the weirdest animal you ever treated? Have you ever treated any exotic animals? If so, what?
I've treated, on occasion, snakes, lizards, and a few exotic birds!
2. Do you have any neat stories to tell about being a vet?
Why I've got hundreds!
3. What is the most common breed you see at your work?
Probably Golden Retrievers.
4. What are the benefits and downfalls of being a vet?
It is enjoyable, stimulating work.. It is sad at times especially during euthanasia.
5. What is the worst thing about being a vet?
Seeing things on a daily basis that you can not fix because the animal is too inbred.
6. How does a vet help dogs that are nervous or hyper?
Try to talk quietly and be really calm. Tranqilizers will be used if necessary.
7. Can dogs be allergic to preservatives in their food? What are some natural brands that you would recommend?
There is a brand that is hard to find, called Nature's Recipe.
8. Is there any kind of treat that you can give your dog if it manufactures crystals in its urine?
Yes. A diet as well as some medication treatment. See you vet.
9. My dog has some sort of mole on her hind leg, and it has been there for awhile. It was small at first, but it got bigger. What is it?
It could be a problem, so it is best to have a vet look at it.
10. How long does it take to do surgery on a dog?
Depends on the type. It sometimes takes several hours.
1. If your dog has arthritis is it OK to give it aspirin?
Yes. Buffered aspirin is the best, given with some food. Be sure to check with your vet before administering ANY medications.
2. Is there CPR for dogs?
Yes there is, what you do is hold the dogs mouth shut and blow threw the dogs noes. This may sound disusing but it could save your dogs life! For more information refer to the "Training Your Dog".
1. How can I stop my puppy from digging and barking?
It needs tons of exercise and obedience > school
My new puppy always chews and bites me. What should I do?
A quick correction, command and redirect his chewing to a toy.
2. What do you think is the appropriate age to retire a dog that has been shown in 4-H fairs?
Usually when they become seniors if the activity is not too strenuous!
3. Why can dogs hear higher pitched sounds than humans?
Their auditory centers of the brain allow them to hear these sounds.
4. How come my dog threwup when I left for my dads? Was she sad or mad?
Probably has what is called "separation anxiety".. there is a new medicine for this.
6. I am getting a pugz puppy in 2 months. What should I do with him/her?
Start by reading some good books on puppy care > and getting your > house ready and "puppy proofed".
7. My beagle has frequent ear infections. What is the best way to clean his ears and how often?
Get a good ear cleaner that is gentle and will leave a nice acid ph in the ears. Put several drops into the ear canals, and clean up the excess when he shakes his head.
8. How do I clean my dog's teeth?
I recommend using milkbones, potato or carrot bones, nyla bones, etc. You can try to brushing by using a pediatric tooth brush and specially flavored tooth paste available at most pet stores.
9. How do dogs hear?
Just like all mammals, they have an outer, > middle, and inner ear. > There hearing is much more acute than humans.
10. Let's say a dog got hit by a car and it was still alive and you do not have a vet, who would you suggest and how much do you think you should pay?
Depending on the dog's condition the bill can run quite high. Getting the animal to a vet is very important.
11. At what age is is my female dog going to go on heat for the first time?
Approximately 6-8 months
12. My dog won't listen to the word "Come."
Try to use a different word.
How can I help my dog not get into a panic when it begins to thunder?
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