Itβs 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 Sageβs
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.β¦
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 whoβs ever wondered
what goes on behind the scenes at your veterinarianβs
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.
Youβll 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.
Youβll 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 Herriotβs day, the humanity and compassion
remains unchanged. If youβve ever had a pet or special
place in your heart for furry friends, Dr. Troutβs
irresistible book is for you.
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