Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon
by: Nick Trout
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It’s 2:47 a.m. when Dr. Nick Trout takes the phone call that starts another hectic day at the Angell Animal Medical Center. Sage, a ten-year old German shepherd, will die without emergency surgery for a serious stomach condition. Over the next twenty-four hours Dr. Trout fights for Sage’s life, battles disease in the operating room, unravels tricky diagnoses, reassures frantic pet parents, and reflects on the humor, heartache, and inspiration in his life as an animal surgeon. And he wants to take you along for the ride.…
From the front lines of modern medicine, Tell Me Where It Hurts is a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the twenty-first century. For anyone who’s ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at your veterinarian’s office, Tell Me Where It Hurts offers a vicarious journey through twenty-four intimate, eye-opening, heartrending hours at the premier Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
You’ll learn about the amazing progress of modern animal medicine, where organ transplants, joint replacements, and state-of-the-art cancer treatments have become more and more common.With these technological advances come controversies and complexities that Dr. Trout thoughtfully explores, such as how long (and at what cost) treatments should be given, how the Internet has changed pet care, and the rise in cosmetic surgery.
You’ll also be inspired by the heartwarming stories of struggle and survival filling these pages. With a wry and winning tone, Dr. Trout offers up hilarious and delightful anecdotes about cuddly (or not-so-cuddly) pets and their variously zany, desperate, and demanding owners.In total, Tell Me Where It Hurts offers a fascinating portrait of the comedy and drama, complexities and rewards involved with loving and healing animals.
Part ER, part Dog Whisperer, and part House, this heartfelt and candid book shows that while the technology has changed since James Herriot’s day, the humanity and compassion remains unchanged. If you’ve ever had a pet or special place in your heart for furry friends, Dr. Trout’s irresistible book is for you.
It’s 2:47 a.m. when Dr. Nick Trout takes the phone call that starts another hectic day at the Angell Animal Medical Center. Sage, a ten-year old German shepherd, will die without emergency surgery for a serious stomach condition. Over the next twenty-four hours Dr. Trout fights for Sage’s life, battles disease in the operating room, unravels tricky diagnoses, reassures frantic pet parents, and reflects on the humor, heartache, and inspiration in his life as an animal surgeon. And he wants to take you along for the ride.…
From the front lines of modern medicine, Tell Me Where It Hurts is a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the twenty-first century. For anyone who’s ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at your veterinarian’s office, Tell Me Where It Hurts offers a vicarious journey through twenty-four intimate, eye-opening, heartrending hours at the premier Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
You’ll learn about the amazing progress of modern animal medicine, where organ transplants, joint replacements, and state-of-the-art cancer treatments have become more and more common.With these technological advances come controversies and complexities that Dr. Trout thoughtfully explores, such as how long (and at what cost) treatments should be given, how the Internet has changed pet care, and the rise in cosmetic surgery.
You’ll also be inspired by the heartwarming stories of struggle and survival filling these pages. With a wry and winning tone, Dr. Trout offers up hilarious and delightful anecdotes about cuddly (or not-so-cuddly) pets and their variously zany, desperate, and demanding owners.In total, Tell Me Where It Hurts offers a fascinating portrait of the comedy and drama, complexities and rewards involved with loving and healing animals.
Part ER, part Dog Whisperer, and part House, this heartfelt and candid book shows that while the technology has changed since James Herriot’s day, the humanity and compassion remains unchanged. If you’ve ever had a pet or special place in your heart for furry friends, Dr. Trout’s irresistible book is for you.
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- This veterinarian wholeheartedly approves
Thanks Dr. Trout for providing such an accurate, humorous, and educational portrayal of what our work is all about.Your stories truly represent what our day to day work is all about- a mixture of smiles and sadness.I hope your book will be read by animal lovers everywhere.
Rating: - GREAT INSIGHTS on DOG health problems !!!
I enjoyed reading this book and couldn't put it down!
reading this book has greatly opened my mind on possible health problems my dogs will most likely encounter. made me more aware of my dogs and be more conscious that whatever small physical change i see in them could be a symptom of a certain disease or illness.
if you are a doglover, this book is definitely a must read!!
Rating: - good read
Fun to read, just a little wordy. Great for on the plane or while husband watches football game. Would like to see more from Dr. Trout.
Rating: - Great read!
What a lovely book. It's filled with interesting, humorous, empathtic stories. Gives you a better understanding of the relationship between humans and their beloved pets.
Rating: - Loving Surgery, empathizing with animals, laughing at owners
A delightful book showing Dr. Trout's skill with narrative.The ongoing stories, of Sage the dog with the stomach that was literally turned, and Barron, the dog with the difficult and sad diagnosis, gave the book shape and narrative curve.I loved the cautionary story about the cat who had swallowed something stringy.The tangential material, both about Trout's own life (a young man massaging a puppy to life) and weird animal lore (ferrets in one's pants), provided rich and rewarding reading. ... Read More
- This veterinarian wholeheartedly approvesThanks Dr. Trout for providing such an accurate, humorous, and educational portrayal of what our work is all about.Your stories truly represent what our day to day work is all about- a mixture of smiles and sadness.I hope your book will be read by animal lovers everywhere.
- GREAT INSIGHTS on DOG health problems !!!I enjoyed reading this book and couldn't put it down!
reading this book has greatly opened my mind on possible health problems my dogs will most likely encounter. made me more aware of my dogs and be more conscious that whatever small physical change i see in them could be a symptom of a certain disease or illness.
if you are a doglover, this book is definitely a must read!!
- good read Fun to read, just a little wordy. Great for on the plane or while husband watches football game. Would like to see more from Dr. Trout.
- Great read!What a lovely book. It's filled with interesting, humorous, empathtic stories. Gives you a better understanding of the relationship between humans and their beloved pets.
- Loving Surgery, empathizing with animals, laughing at ownersA delightful book showing Dr. Trout's skill with narrative.The ongoing stories, of Sage the dog with the stomach that was literally turned, and Barron, the dog with the difficult and sad diagnosis, gave the book shape and narrative curve.I loved the cautionary story about the cat who had swallowed something stringy.The tangential material, both about Trout's own life (a young man massaging a puppy to life) and weird animal lore (ferrets in one's pants), provided rich and rewarding reading. ... Read More
