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 … 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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Great book
This book pulled me in and kept me coming back for just a little more even though I’m not what anyone would label as suitable for the medical field. Dr. Trout’s stories kept me engaged and wanting to know more, offering enough detail so I could understand without drowning me in medical jargon. He dives into the heart and mind of veterinary …
I can’t put Nick Trout’s books down! Very touching, funny and often heart wrenching stories from his life as a veterinary surgeon. Great life lessons about love for animals and people too. Wonderful book!
I love animals and so enjoyed reading about an animal surgeon who truly loves.his patients. I found the book to be entertaining, but also informative about the life of a Vet, that included a touch upon his personal life, but mostly about the animals that have come under his care and their ailments and treatments. The book is written with humour …
Trout takes you through a day in the life of a vet, starting with a 3am emergency surgery…then intriguingly teases you with the touch-and-go results and complications throughout the book. I did get a little annoyed by the overuse of metaphors, but the stories he relates and his insights into dealign with pets (or in most cases, their owners) had …
Stories about animals were great but it got too wordy
Needs more story a bit technical
The book gave great insight into the world of an emergency Vet surgeon. Parts of the book dwelled on medical terminology, but I liked the first person narrative of the patients and their owners.
As much as I like animals and animal stories, I found it boring.
Loved this book. As someone who is working toward vet school this book is an amazing read. Great to see a behind-the-scenes look of the life of a veterinarian; it is not always glamorous and more people should know that. Would highly recommend to any animal lover.
Wonderful stories written by an amazing vet. A must read for animal lovers.
a one who loves animals will love this story.
This is a fun read. It is just one day in the life of a veterinarian. Very engaging. Who would have thought?
Gave so much more understanding, empathy and appreciation for our veterinarians.
I enjoyed this peek into the day of a veterinarian surgeon.
Such a neurotic dog owner. I felt sorry for any dog in her presence
Adored this author’s book..So very much worth the read. Characters, both human and otherwise, unforgettable…read it! ^-^
This was an interesting read. See pets through your veterinarians eyes . Fun to hear the stories.
Very well written from the viewpoint of the vet.
One of the best dog books I have read. Highly recommended.