Book excerpt: Creature Comfort: Veterinary Medicine for Pet Lovers and Future Doctors. The basics of veterinary medicine for anyone who loves animals, for those who aspire to become a veterinarian, or for pet lovers who just want the inside scoop. Do you know someone who has always wanted to be a veterinarian? Is it you? Whether you’re ten years old or seventy, pet lovers of all ages will enjoy this reader-friendly handbook on the basics of veterinary medicine. What does it take to become a veterinarian? Do I have to get straight As in school? How many years does it take? What do veterinarians do? What’s the difference between a small animal and a large animal veterinarian, or those who specialize in exotic animals or reptiles or birds or emergency? Why do we spay and neuter? How are surgeries performed for animals? Why do they need vaccinations? Why do they need their teeth cleaned? Whether you’re planning a career in veterinary medicine or you’re just curious and you love animals. Creature Comfort: Veterinary Medicine for Pet Lovers and Future Doctors explains the basics in an engaging format with plenty of photos of our furry, four-legged friends. A portion of the proceeds from this book is donated to animal welfare organizations.