Lifetime Care
Unlike doctors in human healthcare, general veterinary practitioners can care for their patients throughout their lifetimes. During a pet’s life, the veterinarian directs these efforts to promote the pet’s overall wellbeing; prevent, diagnose, and treat disease; and support the pet-owning family.
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Unlike doctors in human healthcare, general veterinary practitioners can care for their patients throughout their lifetimes.
During a pet’s life, the veterinarian directs these efforts to promote the pet’s overall wellbeing; prevent, diagnose, and treat disease; and support the pet-owning family.
In this booklet, AAHA has gathered experts on lifetime care to share their experiences in conducting care for their patients.