While this book certainly shouldn't be read for medical advice for your cat, as much of it is out-dated in that respect, this is a truly enjoyable read. Almost any cat lover will enjoy the recollections of an 80 year old vet, a delightful curmudgeon whose career spanned the 30s to the 80s. Camuti himself is quite a character, and this book was the perfect entertainment for me while weathering a terrible cold.

Very good memoir from a vet that made house calls in NY. Lots of name dropping, funny stories about cats and lots of love. Excellent afternoon read. 4 stars

I suspect I would have liked Dr. Camuti, curmudgeonly behavior and all. He cared about the animals and that was his primary concern. He practiced long enough that he didn't care as much what his human clients thought of him as he did what they thought of their animals. Over his long career he met some real characters, both human and animal, and his tales are presented in short snapshots that are highly entertaining. Some people and animals make multiple appearances, and it varies whether it was the person or the animal that was the most memorable, but they all have the feeling of fond memories. Very easy read.