Fenton’s Fatal Flaw: Rhetorical Analysis of Peter Fenton’s “Vets Are Too Expensive, and it’s Putting Pets at Risk” By Alivia Stone Pets are like family. Many people act as though and genuinely believe this is true, but when this non-human family member is in danger just how much money are they willing to pay?…
Hurtful love We all know that we are not the only inhabitants of the planet Earth. That is why keeping animals as pets became common in some parts of the world since centuries, and a lot of people are willing to spend money on them. In “The last Meow” by Burkhard Bilger. Bilger argues how much people spend on their pets every year and that people started putting their money in the hands of pets.…
Strict liability holds owners responsible for their actions of their pets, even if the upmost care is taken to protect others from injury or harm. There are good arguments made on both sides of the aisle regarding whether owners of domestic animals should be held strictly liable for injuries their pets cause to others. Many states have statutes in place that protect owners from strict liability claims unless they knew in advance that the animal had a dangerous propensity. Owners of wild animals, on the other hand, are always held strictly liable. This is because it is in the very nature of these animals to be dangerous to human beings, to attack for seemingly no reason at all, and to have an inability to live in harmony amongst…
Millions of tax dollars are spent annually to shelter and care for stray, abandoned and unwanted pets. Human health is threatened by the danger of transmittable diseases (including rabies), animal bites and attacks. Shelters do their best to place animals in loving homes, but the number of homeless animals far exceeds the number of willing adopters. This leaves many loving and healthy animals in our community that are homeless and abandoned. Spaying and neutering a larger population of animals is critical in helping our community to control the pet population and spread of…
A regular day for a small animal vet consists of working in a small private practice spaying and neutering, treating wounds, diagnosing diseases, setting broken bones, and prescribing medication. Large animal vets spend more time travelling to their patients to diagnose and treat illness and disease that pertain only to livestock. Commonly treated animals are cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs. Other common responsibilities of a large animal vet is to assist with problem births, artificial inseminations, vaccinate and draw blood, take ultrasounds and x-rays, and perform…
My pet’s life matters! According to Bilger we already as it is spend too much on our pets and we don’t need to go an extra mille trying to keep an animal who we don’t know will make it through the surgery alive. Throughout this whole article Bilger had me asking the question “is my pet worth it?” I came to conclusion that she is; she’s worth it all. She’s worth the money, the head aches, and the pain because she has always been there for me…
Those who are older in age typically use long-term care insurance after retirement its covers things along the lines of hospice care, home health services, and other assistance living related facilities. As a caregiver I personally, find the need of purchasing…
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow 30% per year through 2022.” (How to Become a Veterinarian) If someone living in a rural area decides to pursue a veterinary degree there is always going to be a need for veterinary technologist and technicians. Especially if those people are living in a large farming community, with a large amount of people owning cattle. From ten to five hundred head, cattle are always going to need vaccinations, medications, emergency checkups, heifers will need to be checked for pregnancy, ect. But even if you don’t a majority of people own pets.…
Veterinary technicians usually conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. They often perform various medical tests, treat and diagnose medical conditions, perform laboratory tests, take blood samples, or assist veterinarians in tests and analyses using various medical equipment’s. Veterinary technicians also obtain and record patients’ case histories, develop x-rays and radiographs, and provide specialized nursing care. Excellent job opportunities are on the rise as pet owners are becoming more willing to pay for advanced veterinary care, because many of them consider their pet to be part of their…
From vaccinating kittens to resuscitating a critical care patient, small animal veterinarians help pet owners create the best life for their companions. Taking care of my pets has been an irreplaceable experience, and I hope to help form similar relationships. Other types of veterinarians focus on research, foreign diseases, and the protection of our food supply. Veterinarians are increasingly dealing with the spread of zoonotic diseases such as the avian flu, leptospirosis, and salmonella. In less privileged countries, these diseases greatly affect food supply, so it is extremely important for vets to be immersed in our environment's health.…
You will need to go to one of those places when you can’t take care of yourself so you will need to have money saved up because there is no telling for how long you will be needing the service. Critics say insurers are using scare tactics to sell their products which are expensive…
One of many concerns that new pet owners face is vaccinations. Their concerns vary from what age should vaccinations begin, how often should they be given, how much vaccinations can cost, and can a pet be vaccinated by their owners. When owners vaccinate their pets, there is a number of issues that arise. Such as, there is no documentation from when the vaccine was given. Some vaccines such as rabies are required by law and can only be administered by a veterinarian.…
Since the amount you will receive largely depends upon the insurance policy involved, it is impossible to get even the slightest idea of how much you will receive until an investigation has been launched. In most instances, an animal owner's homeowner's insurance will cover liability arising from dog bites (and injuries caused by other common household pets) that occur on the owner's property. According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were about 16,5000 homeowners insurance claims involving dog bites in 2012. Since this figure only covers dog bites, the total would likely be much higher if other animals were included, such as cats, horses, and reptiles.…
The growing issue of obesity in dogs and cats Most communities in the United States do not have an exact data on the numbers of pet owned in each household, but the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), estimate that 144 to176 million pets are owned in the United States.1 There are various requirements and needs to consider when bringing a pet home, for instance, if the house is pet-friendly, the time it takes to train your pet, spaying and neutering, cleaning, taking them to the vet, and importantly and one the most neglected is their nutrition. Nutrition plays a key role in the development of many chronic diseases, the quality of life, and life expectative of our pets, therefore it is important for owners to properly understand…
Becoming a vet has been my lifelong goal and the focus of my education. I’ve cared for domestic and non-domestic cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, mice, mallard ducks, hermit crabs, turtles, frogs, fish and Madagascar hissing-cockroaches. My pets inspired my passion for animals. I am amazed by their unique forms of communication, instinctive behaviors, and the trust given to humans who care for them. My pets have provided me with many learning experiences which have included: rabbits with abscessed teeth, an impaction, respiratory disease(s), a duck with a broken wing, and cats with heart disease and cancer.…