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ER Vet : Diary of an Animal Doctor
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    		ER Vet : Diary of an Animal Doctor
    George A. Porter
    Manufacturer: Hillsboro Press
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    1. Pet ER : Memoirs of an Animal Doctor
    2. True Confessions of a Veterinarian: An Unconditional Love Story
    3. Animal E.R.
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    5. ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room

    ASIN: 1577362179

    Book Description

    A doctor's life is chaotic, nerve-shattering, sometimes sorrowful, and fulfilling--even when the patients are of the four-legged kind. In this sequel to Pet ER, Dr. George A. "Tad" Porter recounts more compassionate and often humorous stories of treating animals in emergency situations. This book includes stories from the years 1970-1974, the period after Dr. Porter opened his own veterinary hospital while continuing to service eleven other veterinary hospitals as an emergency on-call veterinarian. During that time, he treated more than 125 emergencies each month. Armed with a gas anesthetic machine in the trunk of his mustang, Dr. Porter would set out to meet his patients all over the South Bay, California area--cats like Star who had covered herself with some green paint, and Pooch, who had a bad habit of chasing lawn mowers. Porter also found himself involved with public servants--police who called asking for help for two animal victims of heatstroke and firefighters who were having trouble hoisting an injured seventy-pound dog up the side of a cliff. Though a few of Porter's stories may cause a tear or two, most have happy endings. All will help the reader better understand veterinary medicine and will educate readers about how to better protect their pets from circumstances that can escalate into emergencies.
    Pet ER : Memoirs of an Animal Doctor
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Boring
    • Heartwarming vignettes
    • A heart warming story of a small animal veterinarian
    		 Pet ER : Memoirs of an Animal Doctor
    George A. Porter
    Manufacturer: Hillsboro Press
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

    GeneralGeneral | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
    MedicalMedical | Professionals & Academics | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
    MemoirsMemoirs | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Veterinary Medicine | Medicine | Subjects | Books
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    Similar Items:
    1. ER Vet : Diary of an Animal Doctor
    2. Animal E.R.
    3. True Confessions of a Veterinarian: An Unconditional Love Story
    4. ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room
    5. No Dogs in Heaven? Scenes from the Life of a Country Veterinarian

    ASIN: 1577361490

    Book Description

    With humor and compassion, Dr. Porter tells stories of treating injured and sick animals from cats injured by dogs to rabbits injured by cats, as well as more unusual emergencies: Toby, the cat burned during a spin in the dryer; Oscar, the monkey who created havoc after panicking at the sight of the syringe; and Plop, the cat who was so big he had to walk on his tiptoes so his belly would not drag on the floor. Sometimes there is apathy, sometimes anger over the cost of the emergency care. Sometimes, sadly, there is grief. More often there is worry, then relief, then gratitude. Shining through all these fascinating stories is Dr. Porter's love of his profession and concern for his patients.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Boring.......2002-03-05

    Reads like a medical chart. Stacatic and abrupt. I've read many vet books and the only redeeming factor in this book is that it is about animals. James Herriot he is not!

    4 out of 5 stars Heartwarming vignettes.......2001-04-08

    The short stories in Pet ER give you greater compassion and care for your pets. Dr. Porter shares story after story of animals in need of medical attention and how animal, owner and veterinarian worked together to bring healing. A good book for casual reading.

    5 out of 5 stars A heart warming story of a small animal veterinarian.......2000-07-13

    Dr. Porter does a great job with his 'down home' style in bringing to life what happens to people who love their pets and want them taken care of. He shares the struggles of the pets, their families, and how he and his own family tie into the complete story.

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