Through the decades, the role of pets in our lives has changed dramatically. In the past, a dog or cat usually lived outdoors and was considered expendable. Rather than feasting on nutritionally balanced pet foods, they ate table scraps or whatever they could scrounge up from trash bins. Fast-forward to today, and we see pets enjoying and sharing all the comforts of their owner’s home. They are treated and loved as a family member and no longer are they left all alone to suffer from their injuries or diseases. A pet today can receive specialized treatment and prevention services from skilled, certified professionals.
Veterinarians today play a significant role in a pet’s health and longevity. As technology has advanced, the level of care for pets has evolved to provide a wide range of services that include education, treatment, and prevention. Among these many advances in pet care are such services as laser surgery, laboratory diagnostics, and EKG (electrocardiogram), just to name a few.
