Books

The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality, by Karen Fine, DVM

In this beautifully written memoir, Dr. Fine shares insightful, moving, and enlightening stories of her more than 25-years working with dogs (and other pets). While the “lead character” of each story is an animal, the book is as much a look at the human condition as it is at the busy practice of a veterinarian […]

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The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs, by Patricia McConnell.

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs, by Patricia McConnell. The Other End Of The Leash reveals surprising perspectives on our relationship with dogs, including how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior very differently than what we intend. McConnell also offers essential advice on how to interact

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The Soul of All Living Creatures: What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Human, by Vint Virga, DVM

The Soul of All Living Creatures resulted from Dr. Virga’s first 25 years as a veterinarian and veterinary behaviorist. While this book is not solely about dogs (it also includes stories of whales, wolves, leopards, and cats), it is an enlightening and moving read for dog-lovers. His examination of the inner lives of animals and the relationships

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