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Tell Me Where It Hurts
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Tell Me Where It Hurts (2008) (edit title/settings)

A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon

by Nick Trout (Author) (edit contributors)

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A memoir by the staff surgeon at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, this book describes in engaging detail the frontline and behind-the-scenes drama of modern animal medicine.

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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... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

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, heart-rending 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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This might seem strange, coming from an Englishman, but sometimes emergency surgery in the middle of the night can play out like a synopsis of a perfect season for the Boston Red Sox.

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Author's Note

2:47 A.M. Wake-Up Call
7:24 A.M. Salad Days
7:48 A.M. The Fairer Sex
8:30 A.M. Second Opinion
9:12 A.M. Long Shots and Underdogs
9:21 A.M. Kiss of Death
10:11 A.M. Dangerous Liaisons
10:22 A.M. Minor Complications
10:47 A.M. Supersized!
10:56 A.M. The Final Straw
12:01 P.M. Exotic Detour
12:41 P.M. Bitten!
12:54 P.M. Extreme Makeover
2:47 P.M. The Cutting Edge
6:35 P.M. Foreign Body
10:02 P.M. Reasonable Doubt

Acknowledgments

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  1. Nick Trout (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Broadway Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 9780767926430
Page Count: 286

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  • Library of Congress: SF745.T76 2007
  • Dewey: 636.089'7092

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