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OverviewIn exam rooms lit by buzzing fluorescents and waiting areas filled with anxious owners, a veterinary technician bears witness to a side of medicine most people never see-the strange, the hilarious, the heartbreaking, and the wildly human. The Scale Doesn't Lie-But Sometimes People Do is a sharply observed, darkly funny collection of true-to-life stories from inside a veterinary clinic, where facts collide with denial, Google degrees challenge years of training, and pets are often far more reasonable than the people who love them. From a man physically pressing down on his dog to ""prove"" the scale wrong, to clients who believe grain-free diets prevent worms, gated communities repel heartworms, or that a spay removes a dog's vulva entirely, these stories reveal the surreal logic vet professionals navigate every single day. Told with compassion, wit, and an unflinching eye for absurdity, this book captures the emotional whiplash of veterinary medicine-saving lives one moment, explaining basic biology the next, and occasionally just blinking in stunned silence. Beneath the humor lies a deeper truth about trust, education, burnout, and the quiet resilience required to advocate for animals who can't speak for themselves. For anyone who's ever worked in animal care, loved a pet fiercely, or wondered what really happens behind the exam room door, this collection is equal parts catharsis and celebration. Because in veterinary medicine, the data may be objective-but people bend reality all the time. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony Pierlioni , Michael LavoiePublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Volume: 8 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9798242420199Pages: 196 Publication Date: 03 January 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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