The diary of Chris Allen through his vet student years.
So often I see owners getting frustrated that their dog is not doing what they want… Yet I also see a dog that is confused. It’s all a case of miscommunication and in the next few minutes I am going Continue reading The secret to getting your dog to do what you want…
I randomly came across this book tucked away in the corner of the university library. Sadly with social media I am reminded of the bad things in the world on a daily basis. I felt that as a vet student Continue reading REVIEW: Animal Abuse and Unlawful Killing (Ranald Munro & Helen M. C. Munro)
Clinical Medcine of the Dog and Cat by Michael Schaer First impressions on receiving the book were that it was heavier and thicker than I was expecting, and just from the front cover you realise the level of care taking Continue reading Review: Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat (Second Edition)
A couple of months ago I was asked if I wanted to review a copy of Chaser, now remembering the media circus at the end of 2011 about the dog that knew a 1000 words I jumped at this opportunity. Continue reading REVIEW: Chaser – Unlocking the genius of the Dog who knows a THOUSAND words
As a vet student this lab-coat pocket sized book is perfect as a quick reference to clinical exams with flow charts covering many of the common presenting complaints organised by organ system and with a section on emergency procedures is Continue reading REVIEW: Pocket Handbook of Small Animal Medicine (Kit Sturgess)
As a vet student learning surgery is one of the biggest challenges that lies ahead, and is something that is exciting, yet bears a weight of great responsibility. Most of the surgery textbooks that I have seen are either very Continue reading Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Book Review
This was a book that I was sent by Oxford University Press to review for them as part of their student review panel (yes OUP actually listens to the opinions of students not to mention supporting student societies!). I am Continue reading Introduction to Genomics (Second Edition) Review
My first review is of the Merck Veterinary Manual 10th Edition (the first edition was published in 1955), I got mine back in 2010 with a week of the 10th edition being published. Personally my first impression was that it Continue reading Merck Veterinary Manual 10th Edition Review