40.The vet began explaining
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Addison watched his own reflection get ever bigger in the glass divider of the clinic as the veterinarian started to explain the circumstances. Though each phrase seemed to strengthen the developing knot in Addison's stomach, the doctor's systematic and professional approach seemed to be Far worse than first thought, the baby animal turned out to be in critical condition. Though years of experience, the vet's knowledge did not give much hope for recovery. But the most concerning feature of the animal was not just its bad condition but also the possible threat it could provide to every other animal in the facility. As he discussed the need of quick isolation procedures, the doctor's voice had a controlled urgency. The circumstances had changed from a basic rescue effort into something considerably more grave than Addison could have dreamed.
41.Very contagious virus
As the veterinarian described the type of virus they were handling, his tone grew more and more serious. This was a very contagious infection especially harmful to small mammals, not just any old disease. Using a recent instance involving a newborn raccoon called Jonathan, the doctor highlighted the terrible consequences of the virus. In a veterinary environment, the disease's quick spread among several species made it very worrisome. The veterinarian clarified how the virus may survive on surfaces for long times, which makes containment quite difficult. For any small mammal exposed to the sick animal, the effects might be disastrous without quick identification and separation. If therapy was not started right away, the death rate—especially in young or fragile animals—was shockingly high.
