Quote by Jane Smiley
Vets do what doctors used to - diagnose the injury or the condition, patch it up as best they can and remind you that these things happen and that in life we are also in the midst of death.
Summary
This quote suggests that veterinarians, like doctors of the past, diagnose and treat injuries or medical conditions in animals. They do the best they can to provide necessary care, while also acknowledging the inevitability of death in life. It implies that vets play a vital role in preserving and healing the animals' health, emphasizing their similarities with doctors but also recognizing the nature of mortality within the context of their work.
Topics
Death
By Jane Smiley