Important Decisions In Veterinary Medicine
Advise Follow-Up
Accurate Identification
Decisions that Improve Safety
Awareness
Compliance
Research
adjust treatment or medication
confirm or reevaluate diagnosis
additional complications may arise
government rules and regulations
animal recovery
owner compliance
tracking of sea turtles
observations of migration patterns
catch and release programs
Global Safety
Environmental Safety
Safety of People
Behavior Changes
Systemic Changes
Signalment
Is the animal used to being handled?
Animal could bite; spread disease
advise caution during animal interactions
stress importance of vaccinations
make decisions about population control
zoonotic diseases
educate clients about environmental safety
prevent animal waste in environment
appeal to lawmakers and government
correctly identify what abnormalities mean
provide accurate treatment
abnormalities in bloodwork
breed-specific problems
species react to diseases differently
age can affect immune system
lethargy or slowness
irritation or painfullness
drinking and eating properly
Gabrielle Evans
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