The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes by Lucy H Spelman

The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes by Lucy H Spelman

A moray eel diagnosed with anorexia.A herd of bison whose only hope is a crusading female doctor from Paris.A vet desperately trying to save an orphaned whale by unraveling the mystery of her mother's death.This fascinating book offers a rare glimpse into the world of wild animals and the doctors who care for them. Here pioneering zoological veterinarians--men and women on the cutting edge of a new medical frontier--tell real-life tales of daring procedures for patients weighing tons or ounces, treating symptoms ranging from broken bones to a broken heart, and life-and-death dramas that will forever change the way you think about wild animals and the bonds we share with them. At once heart-quickening and clinically fascinating, the stories in this remarkable collection represent some of the most moving and unusual cases ever taken on by zoological vets. A chronicle of discovery, compassion, and cutting-edge medicine, The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is must reading for animal lovers, science buffs, and anyone who loves a well-told tale.

Dian Fossey founded the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project in Rwanda, and Lucy H.Spelman, DVM, is the regional veterinary manager. She was the previous director of the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and she has appeared on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel. The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' director of academic affairs and research, Ted Y.Mashima, DVM, is situated in Washington, D.C.

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ISBN 13	9780385341479
ISBN 10	0385341474
Title	The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes
Author	Lucy H Spelman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2009-06-23
Number of pages	352
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