From the chaos of an emergency room to the quiet dignity of a final goodbye, Covered with Fur and Existential Dread offers an unfiltered glimpse into the life of a veterinary professional. This collection of short stories is a testament to the strange, beautiful, and often absurd world of animal medicine. Meet Phoenix, a defiant red-tailed hawk whose battle with a squirrel becomes a fight for her freedom, and Bruno, an incontinent bear whose MRI reveals a heartbreaking anatomical secret. Share a laugh with a couple whose honeymoon finds an unexpected home in their kitten and shed a tear for a devoted owner whose love for his dog spans two decades and defies all logic.
This is the second installment in the series, following the unforgettable debut, Dead Cats Don't Feel Laryngeal Spasms. Originally titled Veterinary Poop-ourri, this book expands on the unvarnished honesty and dark humor that defined the first collection.
These aren't just stories about animals-they're about the people who care for them and the lessons they learn along the way. Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and hilariously true, Covered with Fur and Existential Dread is an unforgettable journey into the heart of veterinary medicine, where every case is a lesson, every patient is a teacher, and every day is a reminder that truth is often stranger, and more powerful, than fiction.
