Topic 48 · Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare

Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare. Part 1: Animals and body parts.

a farm animal

a wild animal

a breed

fur

a paw

a tail

a wing

a beak

a hoof

a tooth (teeth)

skin

an injury

a flea

a tick

a cast

a muzzle

Useful phrases.

My dog hurt its paw while running in the forest.

A bird uses its beak to pick up food.

The vet checked the horse's hoof carefully.

Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare. Part 2: Illnesses and symptoms.

a symptom

healthy

to hurt

a fever

a cough

a wound

swelling

to limp

an appetite

thirsty

tired

a parasite

an infection

a rabbit

a hamster

worms

a bite

a cage

a kennel

Useful phrases.

A pet may be ill if it has no appetite and seems very tired.

The dog was limping, so its owner called the vet.

A swollen leg can be a sign of an injury.

Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare. Part 3: The veterinary clinic and treatment.

a veterinarian

a vet

a veterinary technician

a veterinary nurse

a clinic

an appointment

an examination

a diagnosis

treatment

medicine

a prescription

an injection

surgery

an X-ray

a bandage

an emergency

a guinea pig

a scratch

vomit

pet food

a pedigree

Useful phrases.

The veterinarian examined the cat and gave it medicine.

Please make an appointment before you come to the clinic.

The X-ray helped the vet find the broken bone.

Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare. Part 4: Prevention and daily care.

vaccination

a vaccine

a check-up

deworming treatment

a microchip

a collar

a leash

a lead

to groom

to feed

clean water

exercise

to brush

hygiene

a puppy

a kitten

diarrhea

diarrhoea

anesthesia

anaesthesia

Useful phrases.

Regular vaccinations protect animals from some serious diseases.

A dog needs exercise, clean water, and a balanced diet.

The owner should check the animal's collar and microchip details.

Veterinary Care and Animal Welfare. Part 5: Welfare and responsible ownership.

animal welfare

a responsible owner

an animal shelter

adoption

to adopt

to neglect

abuse

a safe home

enough space

social contact

to spay

neuter

breeding

a homeless animal

a rule

an anesthetic

an anaesthetic

stitches

Useful phrases.

A responsible owner gives an animal food, shelter, care, and attention.

Animal shelters help homeless animals find new homes.

Animals should have enough space and social contact when they need it.