Tag Archives: Veterinary

I Performed My First Euthanasia Today: I Will Remember it Forever

I performed euthanasia for the first time today. It is one thing to save a life, to take it is another kind of responsibility altogether.

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”

The Details of Diabetes Mellitus: Animal Edition

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects ~3.1 million Americans, but did you know it also affects their pets? Indeed kitties and puppies of all nations may suffer from the disease. It general presents during midlife, and while treatable it is not curable (2). In essence, diabetes is a metabolic disease whereby theContinue reading “The Details of Diabetes Mellitus: Animal Edition”

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!”

Be Still My Beating Heart

Image by kjpargeter on Freepik A brief discussion on feline heart disease What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a wide variety of heart conditions. It includes everything from anatomical defects to parasitic infections. Heart disease can be classified in many ways. If the animal was born with theContinue reading “Be Still My Beating Heart”

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”