A chronicle of discovery, compassion, and cutting-edge medicine, The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is

must reading for animal lovers, science buffs, and anyone who loves a well-told tale.

READ for free!: The Eel and The Bartender

NEWS & REVIEWS. . .

LISTEN to Dr. Spelman's WOR NY radio interview with Joan Hamburg.

WTOP radio DC Veterinarians take a wild approach to animal healing

USA TODAY: Why a glue-shoed rhino? It's in the book!

Ontario Daily Bulletin Saving the Dolphins 

Toledo Blade Their Patients Are Wild 

The Advocate Tales of Problems in Rhino Tug at Your Heart 

The Washington Post  The Rhino with the World at His Feet 

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Dr. Lucy's Blog: Recent Posts

Talking About the Book (RHINO)

Every day all over the world, zoo and wildlife vets are helping wild animals, one patient at a time. Vets have a role to play in restoring health to individuals and healthy ecosystems for all, including humans. Visit my blog for more...

Dr. Lucy Spelman

Sappho Giant Otter in Guyana

News: Animal Health

All doctors literally "practice" medicine in the sense that they are always honing their skills to better care for their patients. They factor the latest scientific knowledge—in addition to experience and intuition—into every diagnostic and treatment decision. Visit the news section here.

The book: Patient Updates

Now that The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is in bookstores, I'll include patient updates in my blog. Many of the animals are still alive; some even see the same doctors. Moreover, their various medical problems will undoubtedly recur in other wild animals. Here's update #1: Mohan the Rhino.

Photo courtesty of Ron Magill, Miami Metrozoo, FL

Veterinarians helping wild animals,

one patient at a time.