Description: Why? Elementary Science Learning Comics Series, Book 66. Veterinary medicine—the field devoted to treating and preventing animal diseases—not only advances medical science and helps preserve ecosystems, but also allows modern people to enjoy happy lives alongside their pets. Beyond treating animals at the clinic, veterinary medicine touches many parts of our daily lives, including hygiene management, livestock care, protection of endangered species, and quarantine inspection of processed foods imported through airports. Why? Veterinary Medicine explains animal anatomy in detail and covers common illnesses in animals as well as how to respond in emergency situations. It also introduces veterinarians who specialize not only in pets but also in birds, fish, and wildlife, serving as a helpful guide for children dreaming of becoming a vet who works with all kinds of animals. Table of Contents: Introducing Why? Veterinary Medicine … 3 I Want to Be a Veterinarian … 8 What Is Veterinary Medicine? … 14 Veterinary Anatomy – Digestive System … 22 Veterinary Anatomy – Muscular System … 28 Veterinary Anatomy – Skeletal System … 34 Veterinary Anatomy – Respiratory System … 42 Veterinary Anatomy – Circulatory System … 48 Veterinary Anatomy – Urinary System … 54 Veterinary Anatomy – Reproductive System … 60 Veterinary Anatomy – Endocrine System … 66 Veterinary Anatomy – Nervous System … 72 Tissues and Cells … 78 Veterinary Toxicology … 84 Clinical Veterinary Medicine 1 … 90 Clinical Veterinary Medicine 2 … 96 Surgery … 104 Avian Disease Veterinarians … 112 Fish Disease Veterinarians … 118 Zoonotic Diseases … 125 Veterinary Public Health … 132 Wildlife Veterinarians … 138 Detection Dogs at the Airport … 145 Therapy Dogs and Laboratory Animals … 151 Veterinary Medicine: Treating and Preventing Animal Illness with Love and Care It's said that over 10 million people now live with pets. However, since animals can't speak, it's very difficult to fully understand the medical information and essential knowledge needed to care for them. When a healthy puppy suddenly falls ill, not knowing enough about its body can lead to poor decisions that make symptoms worse. Even without medical expertise, though, paying attention to an animal's everyday behavior and physical changes can help you notice when something is wrong. Learning to read the signals animals communicate through their bodies is the first step toward truly caring for and loving them. Veterinary medicine—the field devoted to treating and preventing animal diseases—not only advances medical science and helps preserve ecosystems, but also allows modern people to enjoy happy lives alongside their pets. Beyond treating animals at the clinic, veterinary medicine touches many parts of our daily lives, including hygiene management, livestock care, protection of endangered species, and quarantine inspection of processed foods imported through airports. Why? Veterinary Medicine explains animal anatomy in detail and covers common illnesses in animals as well as how to respond in emergency situations. It also introduces veterinarians who specialize not only in pets but also in birds, fish, and wildlife, serving as a helpful guide for children dreaming of becoming a vet who works with all kinds of animals.