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Nick Trout

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I’m from England and I’m a veterinary surgeon working at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, one of the biggest animal hospitals in the world. If I had to sum up the best part of my career in one word it would be ‘unpredictable’ because what’s great about coming to work everyday is the certainty of surprise. It might be a Chihuahua or a Great Dane, a Maine Coon Cat or an iguana. It might be the heartache of saying goodbye to a best friend; it might be the elation of a surgical cure and a relationship to a true companion restored. It is all of this and more. What’s not to love! In my first book, Tell Me Where It Hurts I tried to capture the rush and the passion of modern veterinary medicine. In Love is the Best Medicine, I have focus ...more

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Nick Trout I'm caught between a return to non-fiction, perhaps my take on the new state of veterinary medicine, versus another work of fiction, a pet-centric nov…moreI'm caught between a return to non-fiction, perhaps my take on the new state of veterinary medicine, versus another work of fiction, a pet-centric novel, set in London at the start of World War II.
I'll be running these ideas by my agent over the next few weeks and who knows, something totally different might come to fruition.(less)
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Sorry for the late notification, but Harper Collins reached out to me to let me know 'The Wonder of Lost Causes' has been selected for an E-Book promotion, priced at just $1.99 through 6/1/2022. "Just sayin'" if you know of fellow book lovers who've been thinking about hanging out with Whistler!

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If you a a dog lover, you need to read this. Whistler is a dog that has been in a tornado and been abused, but has traveled two thousand miles to “choose the right person”. Kate is a veterinarian and a single mom of Jasper. K" Read more of this review »
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Many thanks for the kind review.
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Nick
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When Dr Cyrus Mills reluctantly returns to his hometown in Vermont, it is with the hope of being able to sell his recently deceased and estranged father’s veterinary practice. Despite having a veterinary degree himself, he’s worked as a path" Read more of this review »
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" Hi Brenda,
Many thanks for the kind review. Glad you enjoy the books.
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Nick
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"I read this beautiful gripping novel in one sitting last night. I could not put it down. All the characters are well written and believable. The story is touching and engaging.
I have read and enjoyed all of Dr Trout's books now. Everyone is stellar" Read more of this review »
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" Hi Emma Grace,
Many thanks for the five stars and the kind review.
Best wishes,
Nick
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"This is probably one of my all time favorite books. Dr. Trout maintains the perfect balance of wit, medical details, and thoughtful sensitivity while narrating a day in the life of a veterinarian. 6/5 would read again"
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Nick
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“It may be a cat, a bird, a ferret, or a guinea pig, but the chances are high that when someone close to you dies, a pet will be there to pick up the slack. Pets devour the loneliness. They give us purpose, responsibility, a reason for getting up in the morning, and a reason to look to the future. They ground us, help us escape the grief, make us laugh, and take full advantage of our weakness by exploiting our furniture, our beds, and our refrigerator. We wouldn't have it any other way. Pets are our seat belts on the emotional roller coaster of life--they can be trusted, they keep us safe, and they sure do smooth out the ride.”
Nick Trout, Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon

“Over the years I've come to appreciate how animals enter our lives prepared to teach and far from being burdened by an inability to speak they have many different ways to communicate. It is up to us to listen more than hear, to look into more than past.”
Nick Trout, Love Is the Best Medicine: What Two Dogs Taught One Veterinarian about Hope, Humility, and Everyday Miracles

“Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are.”
Nick Trout, Love Is the Best Medicine: What Two Dogs Taught One Veterinarian about Hope, Humility, and Everyday Miracles
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