When your pet gets sick, you cannot send him to your family doctor or give him Tylenol. Our pets have their own special doctors, known as veterinarians. Veterinarians care for animals of all sizes, species and areas. Veterinarians work in clinics, pharmacies and laboratories to carry out checks, perform tests and produce medicines specially designed for use by animals, since human medicine can be too strong or toxic for animal consumption. Without veterinarians, many animals, especially endangered species, would not have been able to survive for so long without veterinarians. Veterinarians, like most other types of doctors, are known for the enormous amount of study they must undergo to obtain the right to practice, as well as the large sums they are paid each year. First, like human doctors, veterinary doctors check various parts of an animal for signs of disease, such as ears, eyes, throat, and lungs. Veterinarians administer injections and medicines to prevent and treat diseases. They also take x-rays and use other equipment to check heat status...