Not from the article but…

“Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.” (Taken from avma.org)

theexoticvet:

Many people have seen the GIF of the iguana chasing after an ice cream cone. That animal is very ill and has what appears to be malnourishment and some variant of metabolic bone disease. One reason it is going after the ice cream is probably because it is starving to death and desperately wants…