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Letting the Cat Out of the Bag

The Secret Life of a Vet

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Letting the Cat Out of the Bag

By: Siôn Rowlands
Narrated by: Dyfrig Morris
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A sneak peek behind the professional veneer of vets, sprinkled with wacky moments, wicked humour, and a cornucopia of beloved animals.

Trimming a parrot's beak, emptying a dog's anal glands and neutering a cat - then lunch - followed by some tricky horse dentistry, amputating a lamb's leg and calming a distressed client....

It's all in a day's work if you're a vet: a delicate balance of managing animal welfare and ethics, educating people in pet ownership and aligning their expectations with real-life outcomes. As a job, it spans everything from managing the heartbreak of euthanasia, to informing owners that under no circumstances should they take their dog's worming pills, even if they're sure they have worms.

During his twenty-five-year career, Welsh vet Siôn Rowlands has experienced almost every animal medical issue imaginable, from rescuing an injured horse from the edge of a cliff to moisturizing a baby elephant. He's also witnessed ridiculous moments, surreal situations and the real toll it can take on a person.

Frank, funny and moving in equal measure, Letting the Cat Out of the Bag is a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the uniquely pressurised world of being a vet.

©2023 Siôn Rowlands (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Biological Sciences Pets & Animal Care Science Cats Funny Heartfelt
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A well written, humorous and poignant telling of life as a modern day vet in the UK, from how childhood experiences influenced the decision to choose this career, to the reality of student life and the challenges faced by vets in UK practice in the 21st century.
Many stories are funny and charming, but Siôn does not shy away from the hard topics and tough truths that burden so many in the profession.
I am a vet, and I could totally relate to each and every story, told honestly but with wit and compassion.
I loved it!

Superb taste of life as a modern vet.

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