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Dead Cats Don't Feel Laryngeal Spasms: A Collection of Short Stories from a Veterinary Professional
Paperback
Series: Vet Med Stories, Book 1
Biographies GeneralMedical Reference
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 22 2025
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Dead Cats Don't Feel Laryngeal Spasms: A Collection of Stories from a Veterinary Professional is a raw, humorous, and deeply human look into the life behind the scrubs. Told through the eyes of a seasoned veterinary technician, this collection offers an unfiltered glimpse into the triumphs, tragedies, and absurdities that come with caring for creatures who can't tell us what's wrong.
From the chaotic overnight emergencies to quiet moments of connection in the exam room, each story captures the emotional rollercoaster that is veterinary medicine. The book balances laugh-out-loud tales-like the assistant who mistook shake well before use for shaking the dog-with gut-punching reflections on loss, burnout, and the deep love that keeps vet professionals coming back.
Perfect for anyone in the field or those who've ever loved a pet, this book is not just about animals-it's about the people who fight for them, grieve for them, and find meaning in every heartbeat. A celebration of resilience, compassion, and the weird, beautiful chaos of vet med.
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