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NEWS: Superbugs - A Human-Cat Connection?

A common bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus lives on the skin and in the noses of people and other animals, usually without consequence. But a certain form of the bacterium, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a "superbug" that is resistant to many commonly used antibiotics. MSRA is linked to over 125,000 human hospitalizations in the United States every year. (For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control website on staph. www.cdc.gov/ncidod/aip/research/mrsa.html)

How do I choose a Veterinarian for my cat?

Your choice of a veterinarian is an extremely important decision that could profoundly affect the quality of care that your cat receives. So how does one go about choosing a vet?

First, you should probably begin by defining your needs. It may help you to compose a list of those things that are a priority for you. For instance, do you need someone in close proximity to your home? If you depend on public transportation or a friend driving you then distance is certainly a very important consideration.

When you can’t afford a Veterinarian

This question comes up in many internet forums daily. A member will post a series of complaints about their cat, some of them heart-wrenching, and then follow up the list of symptoms with, "But I can't afford a vet, so what do I do?"

When you share your life with a cat, or any animal, you assume the responsibility of that animal. Vet care is not a luxury; vet care is a necessity, and at times an emergency. The animal should not be denied veterinary care because you can’t afford it. A small health issue handled right away will prevent a larger health issue that will develop later.

I want to be a veterinarian - The science of veterinary medicine.
Read More: www.futurescan.com/vet/

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Svensk Veterinär Behörighet

A veterinarian or a veterinary surgeon , often shortened to vet, is an animal physician and a practitioner of veterinary medicine. The word comes from the Latin veterinae meaning "draught animals." The word "veterinarian" was first used in English by Thomas Browne (1605-1682).
Read More: http://www.sjv.se/amnesomraden/djurveterinar/veterinarverksamhet/veterinarbehorighet.4.7502f61001ea08a0c7fff57712.html

The Veterinarian’s Oath

"Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence"

Although veterinarians in many countries may have been awarded with doctoral degrees and receive extensive training in veterinary medical practice, there are many career fields open to those with veterinary degrees other than clinical practice. Those that do work in clinical settings often practice medicine in specific fields, such as companion animal or "pet" medicine....

Like physicians, veterinarians must make serious ethical decisions about their patients' care For example, there is ongoing debate within the profession over the ethics of performing declawing of cats .......

According to the US Department of Labor, only 1 in 3 applicants was accepted into a veterinary program in 2002. Prerequisites for admission include the undergraduate studies listed under veterinary medicine and extensive veterinary experience (typically about 500 or more hours) in private practice or other veterinary environment .......

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There is some reciprocal international recognition of veterinary degrees. For example, veterinarians with degrees from the UK or New Zealand are immediately allowed to practice in Australia whereas vets with degrees from other countries are usually required to pass a set of qualifying exams before being allowed to practice. Veterinarians graduating from AVMA accredited universities, (e.g. University of Glasgow, Royal Veterinary College, Utrecht etc) may work in the USA after passing the NAVLE, a veterinary licensing exam taken by all American veterinarians. Non-AVMA accredited university graduates must also sit a week long Clinical Proficiency Examination in order to work in the USA. Veterinarians who have graduated from an AVMA accredited University are eligible to practice in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. Australia currently has five Universities offering veterinary degrees - University of Sydney, Murdoch University, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, and Charles Sturt University. James Cook University is a sixth University that prepared for its first intake of vet students at the end of 2005.

In the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth nations, a veterinary surgeon is an animal practicioner regulated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. This legislation restricts the treatment of animals in the UK to qualified veterinary surgeons only, with certain specific exceptions, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, on the under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon. Various alternative medicine therapies (such as homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine) can only be performed by a veterinary surgeon

Svensk Veterinär Behörighet

Endast den som är behörig att utöva veterinäryrket får arbeta som veterinär i Sverige. För att vara behörig att arbeta som veterinär i Sverige måste man antingen ha svensk veterinärlegitimation eller ha så kallad begränsad behörighet. Jordbruksverket utfärdar svensk veterinärlegitimation och ger begränsad behörighet.

Svensk veterinärlegitimation

För att Jordbruksverket ska kunna utfärda svensk veterinärlegitimation måste något av följande kriterier vara uppfyllt, den som söker ska ha:

· avlagt veterinärexamen i Sverige

· veterinärt utbildnings- eller examensbevis från godkänd veterinärhögskola i en stat inom EES och är medborgare i ett EES-land.

· avlagt veterinärexamen utomlands och genomgått i Sverige föreskriven efterutbildning

Svensk veterinärexamen får man efter genomgången veterinärutbildning vid Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU), se vidare under veterinärutbildning. Ansökan om legitimation sker via SLU.

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Veterinary Universities

Auburn University CVM Homepages - www.vetmed.auburn.edu/homepages.html
University of California-Davis SVM Faculty - www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/wwwfac/dept/allfac.htm
Iowa State University CVM - www.vetmed.iastate.edu/
Michigan State University CVM Contact Information - cvm.msu.edu/menus/contact.htm
Mississippi State University CVM Directory - www.cvm.msstate.edu/help/addr.html
Ohio State University CVM Faculty and Staff Directory - www.vet.ohio-state.edu/docs/directory.htm
Oregon State University CVM Faculty/Staff Directory - www.vet.orst.edu/fcstfdir/facstaff.htm
Purdue University SVM Faculty and Staff Directory - www.vet.purdue.edu/email.html
University of Tennessee CVM Faculty, Student, & Staff Directories - www.vet.utk.edu/dirindex.html
Tufts University SVM Faculty Index - www.vec.tufts.edu/vetgeneral/faculty/facindex.html
Tuskegee University SVM Faculty & Staff Directory - svmc107.tusk.edu/Tu/SVM/E-mail.html
Virginia-Maryland Regional CVM Faculty Rosters - www.vetmed.vt.edu/College/College.html
Washington State University CVM Personnel Directory - www.vetmed.wsu.edu/people/personnel.html

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Links to other interesting Vet Sites on the Net

Veterinary Directories - www.peteducation.com/search_action.cfm?cls=0
VetUSA - Veterinary Listings for the United States - www.vetworld.com/vetusa
Choosing A Veterinarian - Care for Animal Site Index - www.avma.org/careforanimals/CFAsiteindex.asp
Veterinary Medicine - www.fanciers.com/vetmed.html
The Orthopedic Animal Foundation - www.offa.org/

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Veterinary And Associated Education Sites

The Animal Medical Center: This is an information packed site for both the pet owner and veterinarians.
Read More: www.amcny.org/asp/homepage/default.asp

Veterinary Information Network (VIN) : This is a great site designed for veterinarians. If you're not already a veterinary member of VIN, please visit this site and see how much it has to offer you.
Read More: www.vin.com

Antech Diagnostics: This site is set up to provide both veterinarians and pet owners with valuable laboratory information on a variety of conditions that affect animals. The site also contains an archive of all of their past newsletters covering a wide range of subjects.
Read More: www.antechdiagnostics.com/

Consultant: Dr. Maurice E. White, Cornell Veterinary Medicine
Read More: www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/consult.asp

Hill's Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy : This is a great source for pictures of normal and abnormal anatomy in the dog and cat. It even includes the life cycles of some common parasites.
Read More: www.hillsvet.com/clinic/atlas.asp

Pets Need Dental Care Too
Read More: www.petdental.com

Pet Behavior Problems.com : visit this site designed by veterinarians to personally help your pets with behavior problems.

Read More: www.petbehaviorproblems.com

Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Center: This is an excellent site for those seeking more information about kidney disease in the cat.
Read More: www.felinecrf.com

Feline Hip Dysplasia Awareness Web Site : Did you know that hip dysplasia affects cats too Please take a moment to visit this site for some great information about this condition in cats.
Read More: www.FHDA.com

Feline Behavior Information: Do you have a perplexing feline behavior problem? Check out this site!
Read More: www.ddfl.org/

Microchip your cat! Help insure the safe return of your cat to you!
Read More: www.homeagainid.com/

The Feline Health Center is a veterinary medical specialty center devoted to improving the health and well-being of cats everywhere

Announcing: Feline Health Videos - www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/index.htm

Read More: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/

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