It is no secret that animals are deemed as the best companions that human beings can have. Having a pet is as ancient as civilization itself and the phenomenon are continuing till date. The species on earth have found mutual harmony in their shared existence and that is something that nature intended to be. But, not always are the loyal companions of the human beings are treated with the amount of care that they surely deserve. It is heartbreaking to see that many animals succumb to untimely death, thanks to the deprivation of the very basic health care that is needed.

In developed and developing countries animal wellness is a major social issue with people being more aware about the upkeep of their pets. As the owners, it goes beyond just feeding the pet. One has to make sure that their pets are in the best hygiene condition and also maintains the basic good health parameters. Timely and regular checkups are the keywords here by virtue of which pet owners can resist a number of ailments in their pets. There are numbers of veterinary clinics or animal hospitals about in any major metropolis and even in the suburbs. It only takes a little effort from the viewpoint of the pet owners to take their pets for diagnosis in a few months time.

Much progress has been made in the field of veterinary science in recent times and that is something that will come to the aid of pet owners in the near future. The one aspect of animal science that has made much improvement is surgeries in animal hospitals. Advanced means of life saving surgeries like amputation and more are now possible without much danger to the animals life. This essentially means some more years of life for the animals, even if they attain an injury.

It is evident from the decreasing death rates among animals in developing countries that the steps towards animal wellness are yielding good results. Much work is still to be done; given the advancement in veterinary science is recent years. One can only expect the situation in developing countries to better in times to come. It is the government too who can play a vital role in the overall scheme of things. Grants alone wont do as regular supervision is also necessary. There is a fine line in splurging and optimum use, especially when it comes to animal wellness. That fine line can only be maintained by proper intervention from the government.