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What Can a Pet Specialist Do For Your Pet?

When you have an illness, your family doctor may recommend an expert such as a cardiologist or dermatologist. A specialist for pets can help if your pet's issue is beyond the scope of a family veterinarian.

To become board certified, products veterinarians must undergo rigorous training, perform research and publish in their field of expertise, and pass a series of exams.

Medicine for Veterinary Medicine

When people think of veterinarians their first thought is the vet who cares for their pet. The field of veterinary medical is much more diverse. Veterinarians don't just diagnose and treat sick animals but they also prevent the spread of animal diseases to humans and work to safeguard wildlife. They ensure the safety of food products by taking care of the health and welfare of farm animals, and inspecting food processing facilities. They also research the effects of industrial pollutants and pesticides on human and animals.

In the clinic, a majority of veterinarians are general practitioners and treat all kinds of domestic pets and farm animals. A smaller number specialize in small animals such as birds and rodents; large domestic animals, such as cattle and horses; or exotic species such as iguanas and parrots.

Some vets, after graduating from veterinary school, decide to further study in one or more of the 22 veterinary specialties that are recognized by the AVMA. This training will allow them to become board certified in the field of veterinary medicine.

For instance, veterinary radiologists utilize imaging techniques like x-rays and computed tomography in order to detect and monitor the health of animals. Veterinarians can specialize in small or big animals and can perform a broad variety of procedures, including spays and neonatal procedures as well as dental procedures.

Other veterinary specialists are those who deal with reproduction in animals, like theriogenologists, and those who study poisons in order to protect human populations against potential exposures. The veterinary nutritionists aid veterinarians in diagnosing diseases in animals and create diet plans for healthy animals. Ophthalmologists in the field of veterinary medicine treat eye conditions outside of the scope of normal veterinary practice.

Surgery

There is a direct connection between the physical and behavioral aspects of the dog. Veterinarians often use surgery to bridge this gap and alleviate discomfort, ease stress for pets, address problematic behaviors that could cause harm or affect the quality of life of a pet, and more.

When a young Golden Retriever called Penny went to her veterinarian for an annual exam the vet noticed an echo. He advised that she be referred to a veterinary cardiologist, or veterinarian who specializes in the heart. The doctor assessed Penny and performed an echocardiogram to discover her heart defect which was a birth defect that needed corrective surgery.

He was able to perform the surgery that Penny required and she came back with no complications. Surgical procedures can be extremely complicated and require a lot of training, equipment and facilities to successfully carry out. This is why primary care veterinarians and emergency room vets often refer their patients to a surgeon at a vet.

Only veterinarians who are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons have completed rigorous postgraduate training, including an internship and 3-year residency. They also completed a rigorous board certification examination. This signifies that they have a profound knowledge of the specialized areas of surgery and medicine and are able to offer the highest quality of care for their patients.

Upstate Veterinary Specialties is a leader in spinal surgery and brain surgeries for cats, dogs and small animals. They also work closely with specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging and Critical Care to provide the best possible outcome for your pet. Remember that any surgery can be risky and requires follow-up care by your veterinarian.

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine specialists from Veterinary Internal Medicine are experts in the treatment and diagnosis of ailments that affect your pet owners's internal organ systems. This includes the digestive system, liver, kidneys and the lungs. They are also taught how these systems interact and how to treat the root causes of the disease. Internists possess a high degree of experience in interpreting and evaluating laboratory tests, bloodwork, and imaging modalities.

When a health issue arises in the gastrointestinal tract or the kidneys, liver or central nervous system, or when baseline diagnostic testing doesn't provide the answers your primary care veterinarian could refer you to an expert. Specialists are also called on when chronic illnesses like Cushing's disease, diabetes, Addison, or thyroid conditions become complex. These diseases often require continuous monitoring and regular evaluation using sophisticated tools, like cardiac ultrasound, to treat.

They will prescribe most recent treatments to treat your pet's condition and improve its quality of life. They also collaborate with other specialists in order to manage your pet's overall health and well-being over the long run.

Radiology

Radiation therapy can be used by itself or in combination with chemotherapy and/or surgery to treat a variety of cancers. The goal is to kill the cancerous cells and shrink tumors. Pets usually tolerate radiation well. It can cause short-term side effects depending on the type of tumor and the location.

If your pet is diagnosed with cancer and is being treated by a specialist known as an veterinarian oncologist. Oncologists are trained in a variety diagnostic methods that let us look inside the body of a pet, such as ultrasounds, x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, and many more.

A vet oncologist is an expert in the use of chemotherapy radiation, products chemotherapy, and other systemic treatments for cancer and tumor elimination. They offer a range of drugs that kill cancer cells, inhibit their growth and help the body naturally eliminate them. A veterinary oncologist also may recommend the use of the pet healthy's immune system to fight cancer through vaccinations.

Veterinary oncology specialists collaborate closely with radiation oncologists to develop treatment plans for patients with various forms of cancer. Their experience and expertise, as well as the specialized equipment they use allow them to provide optimal treatment for the animals in their care.

Radiation Oncologists specialize in the use of a device to deliver high-energy radiation (usually x-rays, but occasionally electrons or other forms) directly to the tumor site of a pet. They are experts at developing treatment plans to maximize the effects of radiation without damaging normal tissue. They are also highly trained in the set up and delivery of radiation treatment sessions, including stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic radiation therapy (SRS/SRT). These procedures employ an algorithm that calculates linear acceleration to deliver radiation doses at specific places over the course of several weeks.

Emergency Critical Care

This area of veterinary care focuses on pets with life-threatening or severe illnesses. Patients who suffer severe injuries or accidents usually require continuous monitoring and treatment.

They may be admitted in a specific section of the animal hospital that is similar to an Intensive Care Unit. They are closely monitored by nurses, doctors and other specialists around all hours of the day. They may be undergoing surgery or recovering from trauma and injury, have digestive problems, respiratory issues, severe heart disease or even cancer.

Critical care specialists are specially trained to manage these extremely complicated cases. They possess a high degree of broad interdisciplinary knowledge that allows them to partner with specialists from other fields to manage patients with multiple co-morbidities across various organ systems. They also have a vast expertise in traumatic injuries, cardiac management and cardiovascular collapse, mechanical ventilation, gastrointestinal and renal support, shock management and individualized pain control plans.

Veterinarians who have board certification in critical and emergency medicine have been through extensive training, including working in large hospitals for teaching and referral. They are also able to provide urgent and intensive treatment within their own practice. They also contribute to research and clinical studies in their respective fields.

If you're looking to become a vet it is essential to ensure that you truly love animals and you enjoy the speed of this career. Consider volunteering at a veterinary clinic or shadowing veterinarians to learn more about the different specialties. This way, you'll be able to decide if this is the best pet option for you. You can also get the necessary background knowledge by studying a degree in biology, zoology or a different field.