ペットを飼う意味は？
Discussion Questions
- 1.獣医になりたい？Would you like to become a veterinarian?
- 2.ペットを獣医に連れて行ったことある？高かった？Have you ever taken a pet to the vet? Was it expensive?
- 3.獣医は動物を『安楽死』させることもあるけど、まだなりたいと思う？Veterinarians 'put animals to sleep'. Would you still want to become one?
- 4.獣医にとって一番難しい患者はどの動物だと思う？犬？猫？どの犬種？Which animal is the most difficult patient for a veterinarian and why? A dog or a cat? Which dog breed?
- 5.最近、犬や猫の飼い主が増えたけど、都市で快適に暮らせると思う？The number of dog and cat owners has increased significantly in recent years. Can they live comfortably in cities?
- 6.ドイツのビジネスではペットが一般的に受け入れられているけど、スーパーでもいいと思う？In German businesses, pets are generally welcome - for example in bars and cafés. Should they also be allowed in supermarkets?
- 7.子供の代わりにペットを飼う人増えてない？Do people get pets instead of having children?
- 8.ペット用の食べ物やおもちゃ、ドッグホテルが多いけど、役に立つ？それともただの買わせるビジネス？There are many companies for pet food, toys and dog hotels. Are these useful businesses? Or are they just trying to get us to buy more things?
- 9.『犬は人間のベストフレンド』って本当？猫もそうなれる？'A dog is man's best friend'. Is that true? Can a cat also be that?
Vocabulary
安楽死 (あんらくし) - to euthanize
犬種 (いぬしゅ) - the dog breed
ペットの飼い主 (ぺっとのかいぬし) - the pet owner
動物病院 (どうぶつびょういん) - the veterinary practice
ワクチン接種 (わくちんせっしゅ) - the vaccination
動物愛護法 (どうぶつあいごほう) - the animal welfare law
獣医学 (じゅういがく) - veterinary medicine
治療費 (ちりょうひ) - the treatment costs
Useful Phrases
ペットを獣医に連れて行ったことはないけど、高いかもしれないと思う。
I have never taken a pet to the vet, but I can imagine it can be expensive.
獣医になるのは大きな責任で、安楽死について考えるのは特に辛いよね。
It would be a big responsibility to be a vet, especially when it comes to euthanizing animals.
猫は犬より協力しないから、単純に難しい患者だと思う。
I think that cats are often more difficult patients because they are less cooperative than dogs.
犬の犬種は健康や行動に大きな影響を与えることがある。
The breed of the dog can have a significant impact on its health and behavior.
都市では犬や猫が環境に適応しなければならないことが多いから、それが挑戦になることもある。
In cities, dogs and cats often have to adapt to the environment, which can be a challenge.
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