Which professional works to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries in animals?

• A. Veterinarians
• B. Ophthalmologist
• C. Dietitians
• D. Home health care assistants

Answer: (A)

Caring for animal health through prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is the work of veterinarians. They undergo veterinary training to perform wellness exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention; order and interpret diagnostic tests; diagnose illnesses; and provide medical or surgical treatments. They also guide owners on nutrition, behavior, and overall animal welfare. The other roles are more specialized or focused on humans: an ophthalmologist concentrates on eye health, dietitians handle nutrition plans, and home health care assistants care for people in home settings. So the professional who works to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries in animals is the veterinarian.