In this article I discuss some of the most notable figures across history in discussion of animal ethics.
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5 Cat Breeds with Health Problems to Avoid
Thinking of getting a purebred cat? In this article I list 5 cat breeds you may want to think twice about.
6 Major Differences Between Veterinary Medicine in Canada and Cyprus
After having grown up in Canada and volunteered at multiple clinics there before coming to the Republic of Cyprus for veterinary college, I’ve noticed several difference with how we treat our animals not just ethically, but epidemiologically. In this article, I list 6 major differences between veterinary practice in Cyprus and Canada. 1. Cyprus isContinue reading “6 Major Differences Between Veterinary Medicine in Canada and Cyprus”
All About the NAVLE: The Ultimate Test for Veterinary Licensing in North America
What is the NAVLE The NAVLE is a veterinary licensing exam used in North America to determine whether or not a graduate of a veterinary program has the knowledge and practical skills it takes to practice as a veterinarian. At some point, graduates of accredited and unaccredited schools alike will need to write this test.Continue reading “All About the NAVLE: The Ultimate Test for Veterinary Licensing in North America”
It’s Pi Day! A Spotlight on Archimedes and the Strange Creature Named After Him
What is Pi Day? Pi day is an international day founded in 1988 dedicated to the arithmetic constant pi, or 3.14, in hopes to inspire interest in mathematics. In this article I hope to use it to spark interest in another science. The constant was originally discovered by Archimedes, a Greek inventor and mathematician whoseContinue reading “It’s Pi Day! A Spotlight on Archimedes and the Strange Creature Named After Him”
Total Eclipse of the Heart-Defend Your Pet Against Heartworm!
by: Caitlin McAllister What is Heart Worm? “Why do I have to pay for a heartworm test?” Is a question posed by many pet owners staring down the barrel of an ever climbing vet bill, counting the dollar signs of everything we’re doing today. A heartworm test feels quite suspiciously like a convenient little add-onContinue reading “Total Eclipse of the Heart-Defend Your Pet Against Heartworm!”
I got Accepted to Veterinary School in Nicosia
Here is my story My path to veterinary medicine has been a long time coming. I knew I wanted to be a vet since I was very young. It really did begin with James Herriot. I think I was about three when my mother first began reading me stories from All Things Bright and Beautiful,Continue reading “I got Accepted to Veterinary School in Nicosia”
4 Reasons Vet Bills Are Expensive
Have you ever taken your animal to the veterinarian for something routine like shots, dewormer, and their annual exam and then gotten a bill for a couple hundred? If you have a pet I should imagine you probably have. Caring for an animal can cost a lot of money, but just what makes the billContinue reading “4 Reasons Vet Bills Are Expensive”
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