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dwm_1040's review against another edition
4.0
An entertaining book by a vet in Colorado-featuring horses, long horned cattle, mules, 130 pound dogs, snow storms and close calls. I usually read about cats, so this was a pleasant change.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful book. If you are considering a career as a vet you need to read this book. Dr. Wells recounts some funny and thoughtful stories not only about animal nature but human nature and human nurture as well. The stories are not repetitive or familiar and focus on a variety of animals. I fully engaged with this book, something I was never able to do that with the James Herriott vet stories from the UK that were all the rage back in the 1970's and 1980's.
jay_c_penny's review
4.0
A selection of tales from one vet’s rural American practice. Wry tone of voice, mostly amusing stories with the occasional sad part.
cheryl6of8's review
3.0
As an Animal Planet/Nat Geo Wild addict, I couldn't resist this book about a veterinarian's experiences when I came across it at a thrift store. It was a nice collection of stories and I learned some things (the strong herd relationship of Highland cattle in particular). I would read his other book(s), although I don't find Dr. Wells as compelling a character as James Herriot or TV's Dr. Pol.
soulwinds's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars for All My patients Kick and Bite
Diving right in...I read this book in one single evening sitting. That says something about it.
This book reminded me so much of James Harriet's books. Great short stories about some memorable events that have taken place thus far in Jeff Wells veterinary career. Well only a few of them made me chuckle out loud. I highly enjoyed the book...obviously.
Great for anyone who loves James Harriet or simply loves animal stories.
Diving right in...I read this book in one single evening sitting. That says something about it.
This book reminded me so much of James Harriet's books. Great short stories about some memorable events that have taken place thus far in Jeff Wells veterinary career. Well only a few of them made me chuckle out loud. I highly enjoyed the book...obviously.
Great for anyone who loves James Harriet or simply loves animal stories.
booknerd44's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sure Mr. Wells has been compared to James Herriot, but there's nothing wrong with that in my opinion. A fun and easy read.
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