Are you interested in a career working with animals? Read about "typical" work days for different animal-related careers in the "Day In The Life" section of this web site. If ... Read More

The Viewer Viewpoint is the area of the Veterinary Medicine site for viewers to have their say - medical articles, opinion pieces, humor, and stories that celebrate the human animal ... Read More

PAMELANI asks: "I was wondering if any have dealt with dogs that have been spayed as early as 8 weeks of age. Have you seen any problems with these dogs? ... Read More

Last week, the topic was Pancreatitis in dogs and cats. This week, test your knowledge of this disease in this new veterinary quiz!

For those who celebrate this US holiday, I hope you are having a wonderful day with family and friends. Here are some fun animal puzzles to keep busy before taking ... Read More

SASHA55 asks: "Okay, I have a disagreement with my vet. My year and a half old lab recently started wetting the bed in his sleep so I took him to ... Read More

This article introduces a new Vet School Diary Writer, Jennifer, who is planning on a trip to New Zealand to start her veterinary school career. The Vet School Diaries are ... Read More

It's that time of year again - holiday feasts and yummy treats start to appear everywhere. It is tempting to give extra treats to pets too, but caution is advised ... Read More

This FAQ is taken from the Veterinary Medicine forum, where NIGHTSTARR1221 asks: "Our female dog was spayed when she was 4-5 months old. She is now 1-1/2 years old and bleeding; ... Read More

Urinating in odd places (out of litter box) could be a medical problem (infection, crystal formation), a behavioral problem, or a combination of both. The goal of this FAQ is ... Read More

Learn how to safely remove a tick, give your pet medications, prepare for a career in veterinary medicine, and more. Here is an index of various "how to" topics ... Read More

Ideally, your veterinarian should evaluate your pet's teeth and gums prior to starting at home dental care for your pet. A professional cleaning (and removal of any diseased teeth) will ... Read More

This Veterinary Medicine Forum thread has several informative posts, and is a good example of great communication in the forum and with the patient's vet. YOUNGSLAND asks: "Barney is a ... Read More

Most people are aware of the dangers of feeding pets a diet of table scraps that are high in fat (trimmings, gravy, etc.), especially pets who do not consume table ... Read More

Here are some Mad Cow disease basics -- questions to test your knowledge from reading the recent Mad Cow FAQs and news articles.

Most students who are interested in applying to vet school know that veterinary experience is required for admission. This can be accomplished by either volunteering at a veterinary clinic or ... Read More

The purpose of this FAQ is to educate about the disease causative agent, how the disease is transmitted, and potential human concerns. For in-depth human health and current political issues ... Read More

BSE, or Mad Cow Disease was discovered in the mid 1980's in the United Kingdom and the first US case was reported on 12/23/03 in Washington state. The purpose of ... Read More

Pet owners commonly ask why they can't get a medication refilled for their pet without an examination. Whether for a recurring infection or a chronic condition that requires medication, your ... Read More

CRIKETSMOM asks: "I took Criket to the vet yesterday to complete the rest of her vaccinations. Today she just wants to lay around. I tried playing with her but she's ... Read More