doctoring animals in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Balliet, Gay Louise
1999
The author shares stories of her experiences with her husband, a veterinarian, caring for the health of a variety of animals in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
A little girl and her mother take Biscuit the puppy to a veterinarian named Dr. Green for a checkup, and the rascally pet gets its heart, ears, teeth, and other things checked while having a good time.
Presents an illustrated story in which Julie, a young girl who loves animals, finds an injured bird and brings it to a veterinarian; and also provides additional facts and information about veterinarians.
Presents a full-color-illustrated examination of the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda, and describes the effects of human exposure on the gorillas, how emergency medical care is provided to them in the wild, and ways to protect their species from poachers and common human diseases.
Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot shares the story of a good natured stray dog he first encountered begging at the market, and which was later "arrested" by a local police officer and kept as a willing prisoner of the man's young daughters.
When he and the other volunteers at Dr. Mac's veterinary clinic go to help out at Quinn's Stables, David makes several serious mistakes and must prove he can be trusted before Mr. Quinn will let him even be around the spirited horse that David wants to ride.
Maggie MacKenzie is grounded by her grandmother until her grades improve, but when sick and dying puppies begin pouring into the clinic, Maggie sets out to find the puppy mill responsible.