This is the Oath that every veterinarian takes when we graduate. Why is it important? It affirms the roles and responsibilities of a veterinarian in protecting and enhancing animals’ welfare. 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...

Integrative veterinary medicine is a system that diagnoses and treats disease in the context of the whole pet patient. This includes their state of health, nutrition, the presence of other diseases, and their environment. Conventional medicine is generally accepted, Western medicine, backed by vigorous, peer-reviewed scientific research. Alternative medicine is everything else, including therapies or...