Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Pets Cannot Say Where It Hurts

Did you know that it is more difficult for somebody to become a vet than a doctor for humans? Indeed, the veterinary school is more demanding and the exams are tougher than in the regular medical universities.

This is easy to explain if we think that animals cannot say where it hurts. They cannot tell you why they are not feeling OK, the cannot even tell you that they are not in good health. You have to read the body language of pets in order to decipher the enigma of their eventual illness.

Luckily pet owners happen to love their pets very much, so they watch them closely. Any change in the behavior or in the appearance of their cute little favorite is noticed, and such signs should trigger them taking the pet to a veterinary cabinet for getting it consulted before things get worse.

You can be sure that I know every look of my cats, for example, I know every sound they make and what it means. I have a dialog with my cats. Don't you dare to think I'm just a crazy old lady who has nothing better to do with her time than talking with animals. It is true that you can have a conversation with your cat. Just try and see, and you'll come back here to tell me I was right.

What about animals in the countryside?

Well, their owners actually feed themselves and their families with the help of their animals, so you can be sure they are interested of their health and they monitor it every day. Who cares a cow is so big? Her owner would see it as a family member, so he will be able to read the illness warnings his cow may send him.

Being a vet is surely a tough job, but it can be extremely rewarding if you manage to become a good doctor. People would thank you so warmly for saving their beloved companions, that you'd feel in the ninth sky.

Of course the responsibility is lower than in the case of human surgeons, but if you do think like this, please find yourself another job. I wouldn't bring my pets to you.

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