The Battle Cry Of The Siamese Kitten: Even More Tales from the Accidental Veterinarian

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The Battle Cry of the Siamese Kitten is Dr. Philipp Schott's third collection of funny, touching, and informative true veterinary stories drawn from his over 30 years in practice. From Dr. Schott's 30 years in veterinary practice come over 60 heartwarming, funny, and adorable stories about angry pelicans, bug-eyed goldfish, and plenty of cats and dogs In the third book in this bestselling series, we meet the oddest creatures, from an escaped newt to a baby snow leopard, but the focus is on the dogs and cats that make up most of a pet vet's day and on the wacky and wonderful people who bring them in. Dr. Schott also pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to be a veterinarian. Do some vet students faint at the sight of blood? (Yes.) Is it easier for vets to bring their own pets in for procedures? (No.) Did the pandemic change veterinary practice? (Yes, and how.) You will also learn how to bathe a dog, why some rats love cats, why Dr. Schott is afraid of parrots, and a surprising way for a dog to accidentally get drunk. And, of course, you will meet Supercat, the Siamese kitten with the mightiest lungs.

Philipp Schott grew up in Saskatoon, where he studied veterinary medicine. He is now chief of staff at a large pet hospital in Winnipeg, MB. He lives with three humans and four animals in a creaky old house on the river. The Battle Cry of the Siamese Kitten is his fifth book.

"When all is said and done, short stories or collections of essays, are the best, and Dr. Schott's are particularly congenial. Each is engaging; a few are tear-jerkers, and while some are persuasive or informational, most are humorous ... Highly recommended." -- Seattle Book Mama blog "Well-written, entertaining and informative for everyone who loves animals." -- The Winnipeg Free Press "An entertaining, simple book, worthwhile for any library. This volume fits perfectly with Schott's two previous 'The Accidental Veterinarian' books." -- Library Journal "While some pieces offer LOLs and some are sad, it's all just plain entertaining, with clients like bush dogs Doobie and Gator, a gorgeous snow leopard due for an ultrasound, and yellow lab Man Hampton. Animal owners will find lots of welcome -- and readily dispersed -- factoids." -- Booklist "Philipp Schott is not James Herriot. This book isn't about creatures great and small in pre-war Yorkshire -- but the pets that come to this Winnipeg clinic are just as entertaining." -- Chesil Magazine