Written by Bruce Fogle, father of the TV vet Ben, this is an autobiography of his life when he first arrives in London as a young vet. His experiences of life are very different from what we expect from vets today, some of the treatments and experiences described vary from bizarre to just downright cruel.
However all are told with compassion looking back at them. The book is littered with the names of stars from the London theatre and film scene, through the situation of the surgery where he works, and also his wifes connections.
During his time he learns not only how to treat the animals with the respect that they deserve in their own right, but also how much a pet can mean to their owner, and how they can enrich their owners life.
Overall a well written, uncomplicated read which has the power to make you smile, shock you or move you to tears.
However all are told with compassion looking back at them. The book is littered with the names of stars from the London theatre and film scene, through the situation of the surgery where he works, and also his wifes connections.
During his time he learns not only how to treat the animals with the respect that they deserve in their own right, but also how much a pet can mean to their owner, and how they can enrich their owners life.
Overall a well written, uncomplicated read which has the power to make you smile, shock you or move you to tears.