Dr. P. J. Miller’s story is unique. Growing up in New York City, who would have thought that he’d complete his veterinary degree at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, Scotland? In Cute Poodles, Sweet Old Ladies & Hugs, Dr. Miller has assembled a “greatest hits” of veterinary tales—stories that include colorful clients, wisecracking hospital staff, and pets that aren’t always … always friendly.
Cute Poodles, Sweet Old Ladies & Hugs provides a humorous look at what Dr. Miller went through to become a veterinarian and his daily life as a doctor, told only as a typical New Yorker could. Underneath the humor, Dr. Miller gives a glimpse of how strong and emotional the human-animal bond can be, becoming an instant must-read for any aspiring veterinary professional or animal lover that wants to know what it is really like to be a veterinarian.
See his website for further information about the book and for more veterinary tales http://www.yodrmiller.com/
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Didn’t want to put it down and was REALLY disappointed when author said he was going to end it, and did.
Really enjoyed the book, Vet’s really have two patients, the owner and the pet.
A quick and fun read.
Anyone who loves their pet and has a sense of humor will like this book, I think.
I enjoyed this book, because it was written by an actual veterinarian starting with his years of schooling, then practicing, and his experiences with pets and their owners, and with some of his colleagues. Was very true to life regarding the way people are with their pets, animal medical care, and some of the situations he had to deal with. Was realistic, humorous, with a few more serious cases, and was overall an entertaining read. Medium length and easy to read.
I also liked the fact it was written in sections/chapter that let you read one section, put the book down, then come back to it and go on to the next section/chapter, and it was yet another story of his dealing with animals and their owners, but you didn’t need to scan back to pick up the story line. In other words you didn’t have to read it continually or lose the thread of the “story”, which made it perfect to take to appointments, sitting under the hairdryer, or while I had a “medium” wait time for something. Sometimes it was several days before I could get back to it, but I just opened to my previous place and started reading, no lost story line, yet it’s not individual unconnected stories either, just more of the veterinarian’ s experiences, as he tells it. A relaxing read.
The stories, and his depiction of taking care of the animals, and of the various types of owners, was informative and entertaining, and spoke to the true nature of people and their pets, and the vet’s side of their story. And his recollection of former schoolmates, his office staff, and others he worked and consulted with, added to his stories. So if you love pets, and like humorous stories about their care and their owners, you’ll enjoy this lighthearted book.
Light reading, interesting.
I like the way the narrative moved chronologically either from day through day or hour through hour. It kept the story driving forward and the reader eager to hear what happened next to the vet, the animals, and the sometimes quirky pet owners. I would describe this book is mild and pleasant, an easy read, not particularly stimulating, but a nice way to spend a quiet afternoon.
The book is well written but it is mainly about the day to day events in the life of a vet.
Enjoyed this book
Great vet read! Skittle worst in some places but the stories are wonderful and enlightened!
If you have pets you love this books is a good read. The book is easy to read and moves quickly with some humor thrown in.
I read all the true vet books. This is one of the best. Funny, good characterization, and of course, lots of animals.
I wanted to be a Vet and then my life went another direction. When I read the “All Creatures Great and Small books I regretted and yearned for a few minutes. Now I’m feeling the same regrets but I am hopeful that Dr, Miller will provide us with another two or seven books so I can live my wasted life (not really but I’m not a vet) through his experiences and adventures.
A vet writes about his training and practice in an interesting manner.
Not to my liking. Long-winded extremely personal autobiography, including too many details from veterinarian school, and then animal AND pet owner un-funny incidents, emergencies and tragedies.
Very boring book. Author only relates 3 or 4 doggy patient stories. Otherwise prattles on and on about himself. Not interesting.
Thought my granddaughter would like to read this but it was too slow and constantly praising his co-workers. They work hard but he praised them is almost every chapter. Made for a slow moving book.
It was too slow a read so I didnt finish it. It just couldnt keep my interest