My Patients Like Treats : Tales From a House-Call Veterinarian

It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in a cone. Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizards#8212;each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance. The hilarious and the heartbreaking come together in this collection of true tales, all gathered from his lifelong career. MacVean finds himself riding backwards atop a potbelly pig that bucks and kicks its way down the hall, knocking over a china cabinet in the process. One woman with terminal cancer earnestly wants to know where pets go when they pass away#8212;will her beloved cat and dog join her in the afterlife? Navigating the finer elements of human and animal interaction isn't easy. Here, MacVean provides a glimpse into his experience with such relationships, always looking for the humor and light of every situation. With never a dull moment, his dedication to the animals of this earth and compassion for their human caretakers drives MacVean onward, from house to house, from patient to patient. This heartwarming collection of stories brings readers along for the ride, getting to know the curious creatures he treats and their perhaps sometimes even more curious humans. My Patients Like Treats is the perfect book for animal lovers or those who simply appreciate a good story It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in a cone. Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizards—each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance. The hilarious and the heartbreaking come together in this collection of true tales, all gathered from his lifelong career. MacVean finds himself riding backwards atop a potbelly pig that bucks and kicks its way down the hall, knocking over a china cabinet in the process. One woman with terminal cancer earnestly wants to know where pets go when they pass away—will her beloved cat and dog join her in... Number of Words in Auth: 3 Formats : EPUB Number of Formats : 1 Has Cover : Yes Single Author : Duncan MacVean DVM Original Source : Mirc New Files 07 01 Sorted Author by LN, FN: DVM, Duncan MacVean Title Length : 023 Title Parm D : My Patients Like Treats Title Parm F : My Patients Like Treats Title Parm G : My Patients Like Treats Title Parm A : My Patients Like Treats Title Parm B : ( Record ID : 44 Uncomma Author : Duncan MacVean DVM Num of Aut : 1 "It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in a cone. Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizards--each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. The hilarious and the heartbreaking come together in this collection of true tales, all gathered from his lifelong career. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance. On another house call, a woman with terminal cancer earnestly wants to know where pets go when they pass away--will her beloved cat and dog join her in the afterlife? Navigating the finer elements of human and animal interaction isn't easy. In My Patients Like Treats, MacVean's dedication to the animals of this earth and compassion for their human caretakers drives him onward, from house to house, from patient to patient. This entertaining collection of stories brings readers along for the ride, getting to know the curious creatures he treats and their perhaps sometimes even more curious humans. My Patients Like Treats is the perfect book for animal lovers or those who simply appreciate a good story"--Dust jacket flap. I. Dogs and cats reign. The dog with no teeth ; Pussycat, pussycat ; Them ; Mr. Grey ; He's never done that before ; Hey, you forgot something ; The maze ; A dusting off ; Gunshots in the south ; Houses on the river Part II. Bats, rats, and lizards, oh my. Mr. Black ; Ratty yes, batty no ; Freddy and friends ; Monster at the end of the hall ; Three little pigs III. Transitions. The wailing ; Atlantis ; Cindy in heaven ; Olympic rings ; The passage home ; Bad dog good dog IV. Healing arts. Stork angels ; What's wrong, doc? MacVean's patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizards-- each of them a unique personality. In this collection of true tales, all gathered from his lifelong career, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance. Come along for the ride, getting to know the curious creatures he treats and their perhaps sometimes even more curious humans. -- adapted from jacket