Scientists study animals.
A veterinarian treats animals.
Getting help from animals
Learning how to make animals well can help scientists learn how to keep
people well. Some kinds of animals get the same kinds of diseases people
do. By working with animals, scientists and veterinarians have
discovered many kinds of medicines and treatments that also help people.
(above) Dr. Min Chueh Chang worked with animals to find medicines that
help people, (right) Veterinarians take care of an animal patient.