The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients

The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is a heart-quickening and clinically fascinating book that offers a rare glimpse into the world of exotic animals and the doctors who care for them.

This collection of real-life tales tells of daring procedures for patients weighing tons or ounces, treating symptoms ranging from broken bones to a broken heart, and life-and-death dramas that will forever change the way you think about wild animals and the bonds we share with them.

From a root canal on a three-thousand pound hippo to one doctor's heartbreaking effort to save a critically ill lemur, these unforgettable stories capture the bonds that develop between vets and their animal patients, the ingenious measures many vets have tried, and the remarkable new insights modern medical technology is giving us into the physiology and behaviors of wild animals.

Whether you're a fan of zoological veterinary medicine or simply looking for a compelling read, The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is sure to captivate and inspire.