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Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon Review

Though there's a very cute dog on the cover of Tell Me Where it Hurts, this book is not All Creatures Great and Small nor Marley & Me, but once you get past that, its a very interesting description of the life of a veterinary surgeon in Boston.

Trout loves animals but there's no question that the life of a veterinary surgeon requires hardening yourself, at least somewhat, to the death of pets. One thing about Trout's job is that, because he is a veterinary surgeon, and not a local vet, the animals he sees are almost all very hurt, or very ill. Unlike the fabled James Herriott, Trout doesn't get much chance to check over cute litters of kittens and puppies, nor sweet dogs that just need some heartworm pills. Trout sees an awful lot of cancer, and serious injuries that vets can't handle in their offices.

He's a great teacher and much of this book involves explaining to the reader the many quandries and problems that specialists face. The cost of a cancer operation on a ten year old dog is very, very high and the question has to arise--how long would this dog have lived otherwise? Trout has to weight the costs and benefits as well as the animal's pain. He's sensitive to the fact that this is overwhelming for many people--but he also understands that for others, two more years in the life of a dog may be worth a new roof.

I liked this book very much. Trout is witty and smart. If my cats were very ill, he's just the guy I would want to see at the animal hospital.

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Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon Overview

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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Customer Reviews

For anyone who knows a veterinarian - Laura Madsen - Salt Lake City, UT United States
In the tradition of veterinarian James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small), Trout weaves together stories of life and death, successes and failures, pets rambunctious or stoic, and clients obstreperous or grateful. Although modern veterinary medicine and technology are light years ahead of Herriot's 1930's Yorkshire practice, our patients and our clients haven't changed. To some people, animals will never be more than a commodity--a cow to milk, a pig to eat, or a dog to guard the flock. But to other people, animals are family, and it is to these people and their beloved pets that we veterinarians dedicate our lives.

A little bit too sad for me - Lady J - WPB FL
I liked his first book thats why I bought this book. I just thought the book was a bit too sad for me

This book is very highly recommended - D. Benor -
This is a marvelously insightful and informative story of a very busy day in the life of a veterinary surgeon. Nick Trout is a keen observer of animal and human behaviors, a marvelous family therapist and a consummate storyteller. This combination provides excellent fare for anyone who cares for animals and has a long car ride ahead of them. More often than not, a major portion of the veterinary surgical intervention involves meticulous inquiries, clarifications of details, detective work and psychotherapy, in addition to a wide fund of animal care knowledge and dexterous hands. Trout recounts heartwarming memories of dogs and cats whom he treated for everything from ingested sox and shoelaces to cancers and various other common and obscure problems.

Trout also shares the stories of how he became interested in becoming a veterinarian and how he encourages the student vets under his supervision to deepen their understanding and skills in animal care - including the management of their human 'parents.'

This book is very highly recommended. I found the audio version utterly engaging, transforming a long drive into a very enjoyable experience.

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