Jr. Vet Review

Has Lisa the Panda been eating her vegetables? Can you fix the paw of Johnny the Tiger after his latest scrap? Just what exactly bit Suzie the Cat may never be known, but you'll learn how to treat her in Jr. Vet!

Yes, it might be a little strange to find grapes or bamboo shoots just lying around the veterinarian's office, but that's what it takes to fix up an ailing panda with a tummy ache!

I thought this was a really cute game for kids (you can choose ages 3-4, 5-7 or 8 and up). I have to admit, I enjoyed playing the game, even though I am considerably over the age of 8.

The dialog was really cute, and bright colors and graphics made me feel good. I think there's enough action to keep a kid entertained, since every once in a while you have to blast the bad bacteria or the bad cells. I got a kick blowing the little devils out of the water.

Being an animal-lover myself (especially of cats) I felt particularly anxious to rescue the poor frothy-mouthed Suzie. I was relieved to finally get the cast on Johnny too, though I must admit I blew it the first couple of times, and had to start the treatment completely over. It's not easy being a vet sometimes.

Okay, this is one of my own personal crusades... but I believe that learning to treat animals humanely is something that builds character, empathy, and I think it should be high on our list of priorities when we are bringing up our children.

All in all, the game would be a very positive experience for the small child, and provide them with a great deal of encouragement to think about future career choices at an early age.

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