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AVMA Says Vets Make Ideal Zombie Apocalypse Traveling Companions

Vets would be useful in the event of a zombie apocalypse, according to AVMA.

The American Veterinary Medical Association today released a statement to continue its mission of advancing the veterinary profession, even in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

The AVMA listed the top five reasons why a veterinarian would be a useful team member in a zombie-dominated world, including:

1. Veterinarians have a better chance at surviving: In the event of a zombie apocalypse, survivors are at a premium, and losing members of your group will make you much more vulnerable. The biggest risk is getting bitten by a zombie. Well, who’s better at avoiding bites than a veterinarian?

2. They can provide medical care: Pre-apocalypse, see your physician. Post-apocalypse, if a physician isn’t available, you couldn’t do much better than having a veterinarian treat your (non-zombie-bite) wounds and illnesses. Veterinarians spend at least four years post-grad training to care for all species, so while the general anatomy might be slightly different, they’re probably not going to be overwhelmed by the prospect of working on human patients.

3. They can take care of the animals: With electrical grids down and gasoline no longer in production, you’re going to be relying on animals much more: Dogs for protection, horses for transportation, livestock for food and labor. A veterinarian will make sure these highly valuable animals are well treated, healthy and performing at a high level.

4. They can make sure your food is safe: Without grocery stores, restaurants or refrigerators – not to mention state and federal oversight – obtaining, storing and preparing food will provide a whole new set of challenges for most people. Veterinarians have experience in ensuring food safety and testing; many work nationally to ensure food safety at processing plants and distribution centers, and across the globe making sure food for our troops is safe to eat. Unsure if the remaining meat from a deer carcass ravaged by zombies is safe to eat? Consult the veterinarian!

5. They can find a cure: Veterinarians are experts at studying the causes and distribution of diseases, or epidemiology. They’ve been invaluable in determining the source and distribution of diseases that pose a risk to humans, such as rabies, SARS and West Nile virus. Veterinarians might be able to determine what causes people to turn into zombies and develop a cure. Why aren’t animals infected? Perhaps there’s an epidemiological clue there!

The AVMA recommends that pet owner consult their veterinarians about their zombie apocalypse plans as soon as possible.

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It makes sense. In the recent episodes of The Walking Dead, a vet saved the life of a boy, so vet's can definitely be useful for more than just animals. But you make really good points, especially those about livestock, protection and transportation. It's one thing to have those animals, but what if they get sick? Someone without training would have no idea how to take care of them. I'll have to switch vet's before I rely on one, though. Not happy with our dog's vet as of today. But we'll find our favorite vet that we trust during the zombie apocalypse. :) Cool article! Morgan, San Antonio, TX Posted: 11/10/2011 6:38:16 AM Yes, it's true Veterinarians are best at not being bitten, because it's usually the Veterinary Technician or assistant that has to save their skin. LOL Pamela, Star, NC Posted: 11/1/2011 7:30:08 PM