How to Examine a Wolverine, Philipp Schott DVM
How to Examine a Wolverine, Philipp Schott DVM
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How to Examine a Wolverine
More Tales from the Accidental Veterinarian

Author: Philipp Schott DVM

Narrator: Geet Arora

Unabridged: 8 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 12/15/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets

Synopsis

Crammed with useful info, funny recollections, heartfelt anecdotes, and lots of cute furry creatures, a collection for all animal lovers! This collection of over 60 stories and essays, drawn from Dr. Schott’s 30 years in small animal practice, covers an astonishing breadth of experiences, emotions, and species. Schott has tales of creatures ranging from tiny honeybees to massive Burmese pythons, although the emphasis is on dogs and cats and the interesting, often quirky, people who love them. He also doles out advice on current topics such as CBD oil, raw diets, and COVID-19, as well as the mysteries of catnip, dog flatulence, and duck erectile dysfunction. Schott’s candor gives the reader a behind-the-scenes look at a profession that is much admired but often misunderstood. What is it really like to be a veterinarian? More to the point, what is it really like to be a veterinarian when confused pet parents call at 2:00 a.m.? Or when your patient bolts for the road? Or when you’re asked to spay a dog on a resort’s kitchen table? Readers will also learn how to make a sheep sit on its bum and, yes, how to examine a wolverine.

About Philipp Schott DVM

Philipp Schott grew up in Saskatoon, where he studied veterinary medicine. He is now chief of staff at a large pet hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He lives with three humans and four animals in a creaky old house on the river. The Battle Cry of the Siamese Kitten is his fifth book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lady Clementina on October 04, 2021

My thanks to ECW Press and NetGalley for a review copy of the book. How to Examine a Wolverine is the memoirs/reminiscences of German-born, Canadian veterinary doctor, Dr Philipp Schott (this is his second book, the first being The Accidental Vet). In its various short chapters, Dr Schott relates dif......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on December 12, 2021

As someone who works in the vet industry, I got a kick out of this book. I love the glimpse behind the curtain of veterinary clinics and all the crazy stories that happen there. If you’re animal lover, this book is for you. I’ll definitely be going back and reading his first book now!......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on December 12, 2021

This is not really a “how to” book. You will not exit with the knowledge and confidence needed to examine a wolverine. In fact, if you leave with anything pertaining to wolverines, it will hopefully be the maintained wisdom that you should keep a safe distance from them. Phillipp Schott certainly do......more

Goodreads review by Isabelle on January 19, 2022

I received an ARC of this book by the publisher via Netgalley in an exchange for an honest review. I'm one of those people who likes to listen to audiobooks/podcasts/Youtube videos when I'm doing chores, getting ready for the day, or mowing my lawn to name a few examples. And there's a specific genre......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on December 31, 2021

Thanks to Netgalley and ECW Audio for the ARC of this! This was so interesting and sweet. I read the comparable, I think, This is Going to Hurt (by a human OB), and while the premise intrigued me, the doctor’s personality and judgments of his patients put me off. Not true here, it seemed as though t......more

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