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Pet Hates: The Shocking Truth About Pets and Vets [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Josh Artmeier (Author), Frank Boyle (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Argyll Publishing (11 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1902831489
  • ISBN-13: 978-1902831480
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Melanie Reid in The Herald, October 24, 2006

A quite wicked little book of veterinarian cynicism...a blackly
humorous account of life as an animal doctor...


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A vet breaking ranks... The type of story that is rarely aired in
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and thought provoking read, 6 Jan 2007
By Teviot Duart (Aberdeen, Scotland) - See all my reviews
I have always thought that being a Vet must be a rewarding job. After reading this book my views have definitely changed! Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. Josh Artemeier uses black comedy to keep the horrible truth about working as a Vet amusing and entertaining which makes it a fantastic read. It also really made me think about our attitude to animals as a nation.

This book is highly amusing, informative and yet shocking all at the same time. An excellent read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Insider's view of "Pet Hates", 20 Jan 2007
By Tamy Jewes (Edinburgh, UK) - See all my reviews
James Heriot wrote books filled with tales and anecdotes which were mild and humerous to a pubic which knew nothing of the reality of a vet's life.Artmeir has opened Pandora's Box and out has popped the harsh realities of what happens to a vet day after day and week after week.These realities are what has made the profession the top one for suicide by a long way.There is plenty of humour in this book, albeit most of it rather black.Josh may be accused, with some justification, of writing with a "burnt stick"; nonetheless it is all true even though the unpleasant events and disasters may not always happen in an unmitigated stream.The alphabetical approach to chapters/topics is unusual but works.
If you have or used to have a pet then read "Pet Hates". If you are thinking of studying veterinary medicine then read it two or three times!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read this wee gem!, 13 Dec 2006
By Adrian Lovett (UK) - See all my reviews
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Being a patron of several taverns along Leith Walk in Edinburgh I happened by chance, to meet an interesting character known to a select few as 'Josh Artmeier'. After a decent banter and a good few laughs he told me of his recently published book 'Pet Hates'. So, fully charged the next Saturday morning, off I went to my local Waterstones to bag myself a copy.

Pet Hates is a great little ditty that flows well and will have you grinning (sometimes cringing) at the humourous illustrations and equally humourous footnotes. You'll be introuduced to a world seen by few and assumed by many! Being the owner of felines in the past little did I know of the horror and intensity hidden behind the ever professional facade of my local vet! It's entertaining and informative with lots of little facts and figures pertaining to the vetinary industry, towards qualified vets, nurses and students alike. It really makes you appreciate your 'day job'!
So if you own an animal, are thinking of buying one or maybe just know someone that will benefit from a bit of much needed insight. Throw this one in the goody bag!

Cheers! 'Josh'
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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly beastly......
As my father's a vet and I've been brought up surrounded by animals, I don't know a life without them. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2007 by P. Gissing

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
I have always wanted to be a vet and I recomend this book to all who are in my situation. It has certainly shocked me but not put me off. Read more
Published on 13 April 2007 by N. Sturmey

5.0 out of 5 stars Taken by surprise.
This book was not what I expected it to be. I expected it to be a book of funny anecdotes to chuckle over whilst having a cup of cocoa at bedtime. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2006 by Colin Gajewski

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved Pet Hates!
Hilarious! My favourite bits were the flea and obesity consultations and the piece on corpses. I won't look at pets and their owners the same way. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2006 by Felicity Spark

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