{"id":1493,"date":"2024-02-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cumulonimbus.ca\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2024-02-01T15:23:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:23:40","slug":"what-is-a-veterinary-specialist-and-when-does-your-pet-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cumulonimbus.ca\/what-is-a-veterinary-specialist-and-when-does-your-pet-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Veterinary Specialist, and When Does Your Pet Need One?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your fur baby acting off lately? It could be something a regular vet visit can’t entirely target. Enter the world of veterinary specialists – the super vets who swoop in for those complex pet conundrums. Let’s unravel who these experts are, what they do, and how to know when your pet might need one.<\/p>\n

Understanding the Role of Veterinary Specialists<\/h2>\n

Think of a veterinary specialist as a pet’s equivalent to a human medical specialist. These are doctors who have gone above and beyond in their training. After the usual veterinary schooling, they undertake additional years of education in a specific area of veterinary medicine – surgery, dermatology, oncology, or any other niche field.<\/p>\n

The American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), a division within the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), recognizes these extra-talented vets. They hold certifications that put them at the top of their game, ensuring they’re equipped with advanced skills to tackle complicated cases beyond regular preventive care or the common illnesses and injuries most pets face.<\/p>\n

When Should You Consider Seeing a Specialist?<\/h3>\n