Animals, humor and crazy old ladies. Perfect book to break up the violence in the books I usually read.

Would read more by this author if he releases anymore books.

That is all.

*Huge thanks to P.J. Miller, thirty8street Publishing and NetGalley for this copy which I chose to read and all opinions are my own*

Surprisingly quick and easy read. Very cute stories from a vet - recommend to anyone working in the field or thinking about it!

I enjoyed this book....a look into a veterinary clinic, a look at some of it's clients & cases. I'd guess that it's pretty accurate, as I have a friend that runs such a clinic. It's an easy, quick, relate-able read, & done in nicely managed chapters. I'd guess that since most people own/love their pets...then many/most people might find something of interest here.
I received an e-copy of this book from NetGalley, in return for my own fair & honest review....all opinions are mine alone.

P.J Miller went through quite a few hurdles to become a vet, but eventually got there and now owns his own practice.

I am an animal lovely and often visit the vet for my dog’s check-ups etc, so it was eye opening to see the visit from the veterinarian’s perspective instead of the client’s.

Miller has a humorous way of writing and I enjoyed the various anecdotes – annoying clients who think they know better than the vet – THE WORST! and those who don’t listen to the advice at all.

If you’re thinking of becoming a vet, this should be a book on your shelf.

Rating:

Cover: 7/10

Content: 7/10

Overall: 7/10

Ok I did finish this book but it wasn't what I'd call a good read . The book is slow to start and to be honest slow in the middle and end . A few weeks later I'd struggle to tell anyone what the main story was and I can't name a single character . Instantly forgettable.

If you're a vet or work in a vet's office, you might really enjoy this book. As a pet owner, it did give me some insight on what to do and not do when I visit my vet. It's a light-hearted book that has some humorous stories and helps you better understand and appreciate your vet and their staff.

While there is a certain romance surrounding the profession of vet, often it comes from our fascination with the exotic animals they treat or the unusual conditions in which they work. Far less heralded are the vets that car for our cats and dogs, the ones we see most often.

Dr. Miller is one of those vets. He describes the patients and his Florida practice with wit, humor, and high regard for his patients and their owners. I loved his stories and I loved his own story.

A delightful book!

A series of stories from a vet concerning diabetic pets, old ladies in t-shirts with poodles on them and an understanding that dogs can not have strokes.
Miller has a light and friendly writing style and the book is a simple read.
And hey, don't feed your pet your table scraps.

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

He's an interesting vet for sure. Some things are mentioned that I would have liked to know more about, and sometimes there were details that were unnecessary or repetitive.

Cute Poodles, Sweet Old Ladies, and Hugs: Veterinary Tales by P.J. Miller. is a really fun read. It's not a long book so I finished it in a couple of hours, and really enjoyed the stories of his patients and their parents. Fans of The Incredible Dr Pol and James Herriot will find this book to their liking.
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I love reading stories about animals and that's why this book caught my eye. I enjoyed it ... it was a fun book to read.

Born and raised in New York City and getting his veterinary education in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dr. Miller is currently a vet in Florida. This is his experience of life as a vet. In addition to telling stories about some of his patients and their colourful owners, Dr. Miller also tells us how he became a vet (going to university in Florida and then transferring to Edinburgh, Scotland), going to conferences and needing coverage at his practice, and his devoted but comical staff.

There was one story that I could relate to of a client who had a dog who had became diabetic. The man didn't think he had it in him to check the dog's glucose level every day and give insulin shots. Our cat, Morgan, (who passed away in April) became diabetic when he got older and we went through that with him for a few years. I never thought I'd be able to give him his needles but you do what you have to do because they are family. Once I got used to it, it wasn't an issue.

Though some might not like the writing style, I did ... I found Dr. Miller funny and sarcastic. His love for animals is obvious.

I'm sure he has many more stories to tell and I look forward to reading them.

This was an enjoyable and fairly short read, with various stories from Dr. Miller's veterinary career. There are some humorous stories and some cantankerous customers, as well as some emotive anecdotes. Also rather helpfully I learnt some facts about dogs and cats, which as a pet-owner I was actually unaware of - a good bonus to this book!

There was a substantial chapter on Dr. Miller's training to become a vet, which did not interest me and I felt really dragged. I read the book for the stories about 'cute poodles, sweet old ladies and hugs', as the title would suggest - not for Miller's trials and tribulations on the way to qualifying as a vet.

I enjoyed the stories, although I found that some of them had far too much detail and could have been told much more succinctly. I would have liked to see less about Miller's training, and a few more (and briefer) stories. On the whole this is an enjoyable read for the anecdotes, but I felt it could have offered more.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A quick and easy read, 'Cute Poodles' follows the day to day life of a veterinarian as we meet his clients, and learn a little about what it's like to be a pet doctor. Because it's not just about extracting anal glands....

This was a short read, and the stories that are told are relatively succinct, however it is obvious that the author isn't a natural writer. Sometimes the writing feels disjointed, as if we're following the authors train of thoughts rather than following a tangible storyline. Some facts were also repeated a couple of times. I enjoyed the history regarding medical school, although as a Brit, I obviously didn't need a run down on what 'A levels' are (which were provided with an inaccurate detail - I took A levels at sixth form, not secondary school).

What really stood out for me were the stories relating to the clients and their pets. After all, that's what makes a vet. At heart I love stories that are intrinsically linked to society, and people, and their quirks and varying personalities. Why should pets be any different? I was particularly fond of Cuddles (who could not have had a more inaccurate name) and Marshall the bulldog. The author writes with obvious care and passion, and it's clear he really does love animals. It's also clear that vet techs are the unsung heroes of veterinary care. I don't know anyone else who could be bit, scratched, and defecated on repeatedly and still turn up for work the next day.

As an added bonus, since becoming a dachshund owner in January, I've been keen to learn more about my little sausage and was intrigued to read that they quite often suffer from pancreatitis. I appreciated little tit bits of information like this sprinkled throughout the book, and I would have liked more. In fact, because it was so short, I felt that this really did just skim the surface on what veterinary practice is like.

A nice insight into vet life, but I wanted more insight.