"A punctilious glimpse into the lives of the creatures we love most dearly--our pets. This memoir is a reflection on what makes us human.  It's a must read for anyone who cares about the lives of animals."-- The Sacramento Book Review   "Veterinarian Coston writes warmly of his life as an animal doctor. With self-deprecation and humor, he tells the story of how he became a small-town veterinarian.This worthy addition to the large genre of veterinary memoirs is among the cream of the post-Herriot crop."-- Booklist "Herriot might be a hard act to follow, but Coston has proven himself up to the task."-- Best Friends Magazine "A book that brims with insight, warmth, and charm.

  The life of a country veterinarian has never been as accessible since the bestselling books of James Herriot."-- The Tucson Citizen   "Ask the Animals is a beautifully written memoir that not only explores the daily life of a veterinarian, but also the sacrifices it takes to get there. Dr. Coston has accomplished what all veterinarians aspire to, a companionate relationship with both his patients and their humans."--Jeff Wells, DVM, author of All My Patients Have Tales                                                                                             .