Västgötaspets
Västgötaspets; a small Viking herding dog with endless energy! At first glance, the Västgötaspets may resemble a small wolf or a compact…
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Volpino Italiano
Small in size but overflowing with character, the Volpino Italiano is one of Italy’s oldest companion breeds. Long cherished by nobles and…
Studying veterinary medicine in Italy
I participated in an informationam session from the University of Bologna (very interesting, I recommend if you wish to study there) and…
Is it worth being a vet?
Is It Worth Being a Vet? THE DISADVANTAGES (a.k.a. “Reasons your non-vet friends think you’re insane.”) 1. Studying veterinary medicine = selling…
Exploring Genetic Engineering in Veterinary Medicine: Biodiversity & Animal Welfare
This essay was originally written for a competition on genetic engineering in veterinary medicine. I’m sharing it here to explore how this…
How human scent affects wild animals and their behavior
Some of you might have wondered: “Is it really that bad to touch a wild animal? I mean, if a bird just…
The left-side horse tradition: a glimpse into the past
Have you ever wondered why, when we approach a horse, we do so from the left side? This age-old practice, steeped in…
BPJEPS Diploma
The BPJEPS diploma, which stands for Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l’Éducation Populaire et du Sport in French, translates to Professional…
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) or pet therapy
Animal-assisted therapy, commonly known as AAT or pet therapy, refers to a therapeutic approach that involves the incorporation of animals into the…
Understanding pony and horse categories: A, B, C, D, E
Ever wondered why ponies come in different categories like A, B, C, D, and E, and what’s the deal with “double ponies”?…