Claire Craig - Vet Care: A Compassionate Science

3 Reasons Why You Should Vaccinate Your Pets

22 September 2021
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Vaccination helps to improve the immunity of an animal. In addition, vaccines prepare your pet to fight off diseases in the future by triggering the production of antibodies. Therefore, the primary reason you should immunize your pet is to enhance its immune system. However, there are many more benefits of immunizing your pets, as highlighted below. 1. Prevent Your Animal From Getting Sick The most obvious reason you should vaccinate your pet is that it prevents the animal from getting sick. Read More

What Is Colitis And How Can It Be Treated?

23 July 2021
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Colitis is a condition that can occur in dogs in which the intestines or the colon are inflamed. This inflammation can be caused by a number of different health issues. Colitis can usually be treated by your veterinarian and is diagnosed with an exam from the veterinarian. If your dog has colitis, there are signs to watch out for that may indicate this health condition. Read on for a few of the signs to look out for and how it can be treated, as well as other information about colitis. Read More

Products To Keep On Hand For At-Home Pet Wound Care

3 June 2021
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If your dog or cat develops a serious wound, of course, you need to take them to the vet. However, there's not usually a need to have minor wounds, like tiny cuts and scratches, treated by the vet. You can care for these minor wounds at home, just as you would a scrape or blister on your own body. To provide this care, though, you do need to have the right products on hand. Read More

3 Dangerous Diseases In Dogs

9 March 2021
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Dogs are prone to getting a number of different ailments and illnesses. Some of the more common illnesses in dogs include ear infections, kennel cough, diarrhea, and external parasites. In most cases, especially when a veterinarian is involved in the treatment of these kinds of illnesses, dogs can overcome them. There are certain diseases, however, that are more dangerous to dogs as they are highly contagious and have a higher fatality rate. Read More

3 Kinds Of Veterinarian Jobs For Animal Lovers

19 February 2021
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Many people who love animals think about finding a career in which they can work with critters every day. The first career some animal lovers may consider is that of a veterinarian. What they may not realize is that the education necessary to become an animal doctor takes many years, costs lots of money, and has many challenges. The good news is, there are plenty of other kinds of veterinarian jobs out there for those who can't commit to veterinary school. Read More

About Me

In order to be a good veterinarian, one needs a few characteristics. One must have a love and passion for animals, and also a love for science. You see, veterinarians have to know a lot of science to do their jobs, but they also have to apply that science in a very compassionate way to preserve and improve the health of their patients. This is not always easy when your patient is a 100-pound German shepherd who is mad because his paw hurts. We greatly appreciate vets, the complexity of what they do, and the love they put into their jobs. That's why we created this blog to share more about this awesome profession.

Latest Posts

3 Reasons Why You Should Vaccinate Your Pets
22 September 2021

Vaccination helps to improve the immunity of an an …

What Is Colitis And How Can It Be Treated?
23 July 2021

Colitis is a condition that can occur in dogs in w …

Products To Keep On Hand For At-Home Pet Wound Care
3 June 2021

If your dog or cat develops a serious wound, of co …

3 Dangerous Diseases In Dogs
9 March 2021

Dogs are prone to getting a number of different ai …

3 Kinds Of Veterinarian Jobs For Animal Lovers
19 February 2021

Many people who love animals think about finding a …

Vet Care: A Compassionate Science