Love is the Best Medicine : : What two Dogs Taught one Veterinarian About Hope, Humility, and Everyday Miracles
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Author Nick Trout is back with another touching story from the front lines of veterinary medicine--a tale of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life, death, fate and love. His book underscores the profound bond we have with the animals in our lives and the responsibility he carries as their healer. Certainly Dr. Trout has an impressive array of fancy equipment, training and skills at his disposable, but his most important tool (as he powerfully illustrates here) is a fundamental belief in the power of hope, humility, and grace.--From publisher description.
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Pet Owners Will Love this! submitted by mickplu on July 1, 2017, 9:28am Dr. Nick Trout analyzes how his dog patients and families have influenced his life. Two dogs in particular played a crucial role in how he perceives life, love, life expectancy, etc. Interspersed between the two stories that ultimately connect, the reader is presented with several accounts of technical descriptions of operations, other animal patients, and a delve into his personal life as he reveals his daughter's cystic fibrosis. This is a must read for pet owners! I will especially remember his advice to view cancer remission in dog years vs. human years. Hence, one year's time in remission doesn't seem to be much when viewed from the perspective of a human. However, from a dog's point of view, it equals 7 years of chasing squirrels, getting petted, sleeping next to its owner, etc.
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New York : Broadway Books, c2010.
Year Published: 2010
Description: xiv, 252 p. ; 25 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0767931971
9780767931977
SUBJECTS
Human-animal relationships -- Anecdotes.
Dogs -- Anecdotes.