Tell Me Where It Hurts

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“Fabulous…The best veterinary book that’s been written since All Creatures Great and Small.”

“Combining a compassionate bedside manner with cutting-edge technology, Trout takes readers on a twenty-four-hour roller-coaster ride…Humorous, winning, and wise, Tell Me Where It Hurts is an inside look at a fascinating profession.”

“Shows how the daily life of a veterinarian requires the ability to be a social worker, a psychologist, a grief counselor, mentor, carpenter, plumber, cosmetologist, athletic coach, magician, grim reaper, and, occasionally, guardian angel.”

“Simon Vance adeptly captures the mixture of pulse-pounding drama, heartfelt emotion, and sarcastic humor in Trout’s lively writing…Trout’s dedication and love of animals come through.”

“With refreshing frankness, Trout offers lucid observations on animal-human relationships…Trout thoughtfully considers the myriad of treatment options available for twenty-first-century pets, the impact of technology on the veterinary profession, and larger ethical and quality-of-life issues. Recommended for all libraries.”

“Far from the rustic environs of James Herriot’s Yorkshire Dales comes an equally heartwarming, yet high-tech, memoir of a veterinarian…[Trout] writes with equal facility of the clinical side of animal surgery and the emotional side of the human bond with animals…An addictively readable chronicle of what it means to be a veterinarian today.”

“A seasoned veterinarian shares some memorable cases…[Includes] a lively discussion of euthanasia, a high point in the book.”

“With Vance’s smooth delivery, Trout’s informative asides about the state of his often romanticized and largely misunderstood profession flow nicely into the action. The dramatic tension reaches a climax worthy of ER or Grey’s Anatomy, and Vance’s portrayal of one family soap opera, featuring a lonely widower hoping for a miracle to save the life of his beloved German shepherd…proves especially electrifying.”

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