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Without animal research, there would be no kidney dialysis.

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Do you have respect for animals? Would you enjoy the potential of working with a variety of animal species every day? Would you like to help save human lives by finding cures and treatments for medical diseases? Would you enjoy discovering new methods to help make your pets healthier? Do you want to make sure household products are safe for the public to use? Do you want the satisfaction of knowing you have a crucial role in the advancement of science? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, then laboratory animal science may be the field for you!




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Why do veterinarians, who are supposed to take care of sick animals, work with researchers who do experiments on them?
Veterinarians realize that the results of animal research improve the health of animals as well as humans. Many advances in veterinary medicine are the direct result of animal research; some research has even helped save certain species from extinction. Veterinarians also act as advocates for research animals, making sure they are healthy and comfortable.