Veterinary physicians, or vets, treat animals such as dogs and cats. Do you have any pets?
I have a dog. I love dogs.
Me too! The domestic dog is a member of the genus "Canis". They have become man's best friend!
My dog is definitely my best friend. He is so sweet.
was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.
Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently
reoccurred throughout history.
The global dog population is estimated to be 900 million and rising. Approximately 83% of these dogs live unrestrained. Although it is said that the "dog is man's best friend" for the 17–24% of dogs that live as pets in the developed countries, in the developing world pet dogs are uncommon but there are many village, community or feral dogs. Most of these dogs live out their lives as scavengers and have never been owned by humans, with one study showing their most common