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Veterinary Medicine

How do doctors help animals? How do we get help for our pets and animals who are sick? Get advice and help so you can help your animal here.

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Do you need a license to be a veterinary technician in NYC?

Yes, in order to work as a veterinary technician or use the title "veterinary technician" in the state of New York, you must be licensed by the state. http://www.op.nysed.gov/vtlic.htm

What are the duties of a veterinary assistant?

Be prepared for sick animals, surgery, cleaning surgery packs, cleaning cages, cleaning dogs & cats, dealing with dogs & cats that are ill and very afraid, so lots of biting, scratching, etc. going on, helping the Veterinarian in office calls, surgery, etc., drawing blood, doing some lab work ups, fecals, dealing with people in all aspects of animal care and that is just the tip of the iceburg. Lots of pressure & fast paced. You truly have to love what you are doing and have all the knowledge you can get by either working in this field or going to classes, etc.

What is a natural remedy for the ear infection of a dog?

A natural remedy for treating ear infections in dogs with mild or chronic ear infections is Dr Dogs Ear Oil. It contains natural antibiotics as well as pain reliever and will help to ease earache pain in the dogs ear. It also clears the nasty symptoms of ear infections such as discharge from the ears, oozing, sticky substance coming from the ear, tarry substance, smelly foul odor to the ears, fluid ear, and crackling sound in the ears. This veterinary ear medicine is available through the page link, further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links. The oil also works to help ear problems in pets of all kinds.

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What can't a veterinary technician do?

The three broad terms that note what a veterinary technician may not legally do are: diagnose, prescribe treatment and perform surgery.

There may be more defined restrictions listed in each state's veterinary practice act as the laws governing veterinary medicine and veterinary technology vary from state to state so you should always check the practice act of the state you are in.

Do rabbits feel pain in their ears?

take a wash cloth and a little bit of warm water and take one of your fingers (carefully) and clean the inside of the rabbit's ear.

Will a female dogs first heat cause depression in the dog?

I'm very curious about this as my 6 month old puppy is all of a sudden very sullen. She has not yet had her first heat and doesn't show any signs.

Is a veterinarian an MD?

MD's are too busy attending to human patients. You can get a prescription from your vet and have it filled at any drug store by the pharmacist. Just tell them the weight of your pet. Vets give in many cases give human medications to animals, but charge more. When I've had a drug that is extremely expensive for my pet, I take it to my pharmacist.

How much does a veterinary surgical resident earn in California?

According to 2013 numbers the average salary for a veterinarian in California is $86,000/year (10% higher than the national average).

Obviously, the salary will vary and be much higher with experience (years in practice), location (veterinarians in large cities earn more), education (board certified specialists will earn more), and practice ownership (practice owners/partners will earn more).

Is the salt hurmful for dogs?

Salt does to doggies the same way as it affect human. It get into the blood where it attract water making the blood vol go up n thereby increasing the blood pressure. Continuous high blood pressure causes enlargement of the heart n even the liver.

Heart problem eventually contribute to water in the lungs. This process if not checked will lead to death.

What does it mean if your dog is walking in circles?

If your dog is circling before lying down to take a nap, this is pretty typical dog behavior and is normal.

If your dog is walking in circles without a reason (such as circling a toy or a new object in the yard), this can be a sign of brain disease and should be examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Dogs can get infections of the lining of the brain, and certain breeds are more likely to have these infections, and the sooner the infection is treated the better the outcome is likely to be.

Does a person need a bachelor degree to become a vet?

You can major in anything in undergraduate, so long as you complete the pre-requisite courses for the vet school(s) you want to apply for. The most common degrees are biology, chemistry, animal science, and related majors; however, I went to vet school with someone who majored in fashion design in undergrad - she's a darned good veterinarian now.

Why is your horse vomiting?

Horses have a band of muscle around the oesophagus as it enters the stomach. This band works as a one-way valve. Food passes down the oesophagus into the stomach as the valve relaxes, but when it squeezes down on the opening,

it cuts off the passage for food going back up. In horses, this muscle closes so powerfully they simply can't vomit.

Also, the oesophagus meets the stomach at an angle, which enhances the cut-off function when the horse's stomach is bloated with food or gas. Then, the stomach wall pushes against the valve, closing the oesophagus off even more completely.

It's very bad for the horse if material does come up from the stomach. Grass sickness can sometimes cause vomiting - damage to the nervous system means the valve mechanism fails to close. Stomach contents flow into the oesophagus and horses 'vomit' through their nostrils, or risk inhaling stomach contents, causing aspiration pneumonia. Because horses can't vomit, materials have to be evacuated through the gut - this is why they're prone to colic.

Where can you find free or low cost veterinary care?

Free veterinary care is generally not available anywhere in the United States unless a non-profit group is covering the medical expenses. This is sporadic and usually limited to rural or low-income neighborhoods, and will generally cover only vaccines of public health significance (for example, rabies vaccination) and spaying/neutering of pets.

Can you cure mange with used motor oil?

No, used motor oil is not a cure for mange. At the very best, you would simply manage to severely poison your dog through dermal absorption of the various chemicals in the used motor oil; at worst, you would lethally poison your dog.

Mange is a dermal infestation of exctoparasites called mites. There are several different types of mange, and each one is fairly species specific. Treatment for mange relies on killing these mites - used motor oil will not - and on controlling the underlying issues that allowed a severe mite infestation.

How does being a veterinarian relate to agriculture?

There are multiple ways in which veterinarians directly relate to agriculture. First, large animal veterinarians provide medical treatment for livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats and pigs; these animals are commercially raised for slaughter and are considered the livestock portion of agriculture. Second, there are other veterinarians who provide medical treatment for dairy cattle and dairy goats, which are also raised and maintained for milk production, another segment of agriculture. All of these animals rely on feedgrains, which in the United States are the primary row crops (corn, soybeans, wheat).

Other veterinarians work to inspect meat and poultry products to ensure they are safe to consume. Still other veterinarians work to keep foreign diseases out of the United States (or whichever country you are thinking about) as well as work to eradicate major diseases within the country's animal populations.

How much do veterinarians earn in Indiana?

According to 2013 numbers the average salary for a veterinarian in Indiana is $79,000/year (approximately the national average).

Obviously, the salary will vary and be much higher with experience (years in practice), location (veterinarians in large cities earn more), education (board certified specialists will earn more), and practice ownership (practice owners/partners will earn more).

How often do veterinarians get paid?

Veterinarians who work for a clinic or hospital will get paid every two weeks. Those who have their own practice can get paid whenever they like.

What is the lorazepam dosage for a 100 lb dog?

There is no set doseage as lorazepam is not approved for use in dogs in the United States. Also, lorazepam is a potent benzodiazepine with the potential for multiple side effects as well as use by the human owner, so most veterinarians won't prescribe it.

What animals have a hyoid bone?

Most animals that have a bony skeleton have a hyoid bone; a possible exception would be snakes that need to expand their jaws to swallow prey.

What is Myxomatosis?

Myxomatosis is a DNA double stranded virus from the family poxviridae and the genus leporipoxviridae. It causes disease in cotton tail rabbits, clinical signs include swelling of the genitals and a mucoid type substance secreted from the around the eyes. It is usually fatal but there are occasional recoveries. It is spread from rabbit to rabbit by ectoparasites such as fleas or biting flies. There is vaccine available to prevent pet rabbits getting the disease.

What is the habitat of an eel?

An eel's habitat is generally in wet, humid areas. It is likely to be found in ocean and river habitats.

What careers cluster does a veterinarian belong in?

Veterinary medicine is classified as a health and science profession.

How does science help?

Science help in many things, it explains you how technology differ from science. And it also tells you about the animals, objects, the change in time, lots of things. It like math, in science you also have formulas for something like to find out the total of atoms...

Can a dog get high from eating bamboo leaves?

Bamboo leaves are not known to have hallucinogenic or mind-altering properties, so it is very unlikely your dog could get high from eating them.