Veterinarian’s Day: Why is this date celebrated and what is the importance of animal medicine?

Since 1883 all the August 6th in our country is celebrated as Veterinarian’s Day. The reason for choosing the date in Argentina, This is due to the beginning of this university career, which took place on that date, at the Santa Catalina Veterinary Agricultural Institute, in Lomas de Zamora.

Years later, the Institute moved to the city of La Plata and became the current Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of the National University of the capital of Buenos Aires.

The veterinary profession is much more than medical care for animals; it involves a deep vocation of service and a commitment to public health. Veterinarians not only treat diseases, but also educate pet owners about the importance of good nutrition, vaccinations and disease prevention.

For this reason, the veterinarian Nicholas Fiasche from Agroindustrias Baires, tells us about the importance of this profession and gives us advice to keep in mind with our pets.

Nicolas Fiasche, veterinarian at Agroindustrias Baires

-What should we look for when buying balanced food for our pets?

A correct diet is essential for our furry friends to have good health. “First we must know that our pets have different types of biological needs depending on whether they are dogs or cats. According to these criteria, in the case of balanced foods It is good to look at the information provided on the packaging, focusing on the percentages or percentages of nutrients and the list of ingredients.. Always Prioritizing When reading the list of ingredients, the presence of Animal proteins in first place“ advises Fiasche.

Regarding the type of diet that each pet should follow, the specialist indicates that always Nutritional recommendations should be guided by a veterinarian, to find the best food for each need and stage of our pet..

In addition to a good dietit is essential to consult with veterinarians and Carry out annual preventive care, which includes vaccination and deworming.With these two schemes we have protection against the most common problems that can occur due to external infection.

One of the most common mistakes pet owners make is following advice from the internet without clinical supervision from a veterinary professional. The correct way to ensure the good health of our furry friends is to be alert to the physical changes that we can observe and monitor fecal matter, fur, limbs, strange lumps or anything else that catches our attention. When faced with any strange situation, the right thing to do is to consult a veterinarian to resolve any questions that may arise.

As a final piece of advice, Nicolás recommends spending quality time with our pets: “They live for us, they give us everything without asking for anything in return. Sharing time and activities with them generates mutual happiness and makes any pet parent feel a family bond with them.”