Dr. Dave's Stallside Manner : More Adventures of a Country Vet

Adventures of a Country Vet #2

by Dave Perrin

The country vet puts down roots in his second volume of hilarious stories from rural British Columbia. He has purchased a piece of property under the mountains south of Creston and has acquired some cattle with his realtor friend, Gordon. He dreams of developing the land and eventually living on it. Soon, however, he will discover his unpredictable neighbour. She has pigs. Will the animals be able to co-exist? More to the Will the determined country vet and the feisty farmer get along? At the moment, though, Dr. Dave's practice hasn't slowed down one iota. He's so busy he has to hire a second office assistant to help Doris with the dozens of dogs, cats, and piglets that come squealing through the door at all hours of the day or night. The doctor encounters situations they didn't discuss at veterinary college. There's the call to perform a Caesarian on a cow at forty below zero, and the invitation to help an inexperienced, wayward stallion "make it" with a reluctant mare. Somehow, Dave gets through it all, though not necessarily unscathed. He meets new loveable country characters—both animal and human—who more often than not follow their own agenda. Dr. Dave's advice may go unheeded, but his compassion and dedication to the job survive. Survival is indeed an issue in the final chapter when he gets himself into swift water on the Moyie River. He's signed himself up to participate in the Yahk Raft Race—an exciting finish to his second volume of adventures.

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Jen Medos · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was really informative about daily life of a vet but it is obvious that the author is a vet first, author second. Sometimes it was hard to follow. also taking a star off for the rafting race chapter at the end. Firstly, it had nothing to do with being a vet and second, it is highly dangerous and I don't think should be written about so casually.

But overall I enjoy Dr. Perrin's stories and I wouldn't mind reading his other novels.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

24 vet stories

[Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, it helps me to choose to be a vet. He explains things in a humorous yet clear way. I recomend it to anyone who likes animals.

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hilarious book, well worth reading.

[Kristina]

Nice book. I love it.

[Juuli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. It was heartwarming and funny. And the pictures were absolutely adorable.

[Ella]

As good as James Herriot, with the bonus of being "local" (to BC anyway). Will happily read his others.