Anecdotes & Antidotes

by Harry Cooper

After 35 years as a vet, Dr Harry Cooper, Australia's much-loved and colourful star of Harry's Practice, has collected hundreds of stories about his life with animals and their owners. From these he has chosen around thirty of the very best, which make up this entertaining and delightful collection.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Harry Leonard Cooper, OAM (born 20 February 1943), is an Australian veterinarian and television personality who is best known for his media appearances.

Cooper graduated with second class honours from Sydney University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science in December 1965 aged 21. He practised for several years across Sydney and the UK before his burgeoning media career became a full-time commitment. Cooper began his media career in a veterinary segment on a morning television talk show in Sydney. Later he became known as the resident veterinary surgeon on the long-running series Burke's Backyard. In 1993 he hosted his first series, Talk to the Animals, and then in 1997, the veterinary series Harry's Practice, which was cancelled in 2003 despite consistently high ratings. Cooper currently presents a veterinary segment on the lifestyle program Better Homes and Gardens. He is also an animal welfare advocate and public speaker.

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Reviews

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a light hearted collection of vet moments which was enjoyable and interesting. It must have been difficult to select which moments to include. There is a distinct lack of cat moments which i personally would have enjoyed more than the extensive bird collection. The dogs and wombat stories were excellent.

[Lisa Arnold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much the same as the tv show a lighthearted look at life as a vet. Covers a little of his early life and some of his international exploits as well as his love of dogs (and not so much of horses) Not exactly with the depth to reread every year but it is entertaining.

[Alayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pleasant memoir from an Australian vet who became well known as a tv vet.

[Sue Ayton-coulter]

I loved this book, what an amazing man, and human being!! a really good interesting read, highly rec.....however I did cry a fair bit......

[Kayla Jackson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's good. Not as good as All Creatures Great and Small, but still an interesting read.