More info about Dr. David Carlton, DVM, Author, Entertainer...

David Carlton, D.V.M., holds a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. He has owned and operated veterinary hospitals for both large and small animals since 1976 and currently practices in Dallas at Bent Trail Animal Clinic.


Here's an excert from Hey Doc... you'll love it...

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Dirt Poor
I knew Hoss O'Brien better than he knew himself. The feedlot farmer, who seemed unable to pull himself up from the depths of poverty, had called the clinic to report a problem with his cattle. "My cows don't look so good, Doc…they've been losin' weight."…

As I pulled around the house near the backyard, two of O'Brien's eleven kids stopped their wrestling long enough to wave to me.

"Hoss, where did the cattle here come from?" I asked.

"South Texas," he proudly said, "…and I got one hell of a deal, too."

After scanning the herd, it didn't take me long to realize he'd been 'taken'. Three depressed cows Hoss had pointed out were dying in a standing position. And the farmer said, "Whatdya think, Doc…are they sick?"

…As I checked each animal, I saw that even the healthiest cattle were showing symptoms of a disease. The O'Brien's cattle had Anaplasmosis.

"Now, Doc…tell us true…what's this ana-stuff?"

I said, "Hoss, they get poor blood, run high fevers, quit eating and drinking, turn yellow from bad livers…and die."

"But where does it come from?" he asked.

"It's spread from animal to animal by direct mechanical transmission."

Looking confused, Hoss said, "But, Doc…my pickup ain't been runnin' lately."

…find out the outcome in Chapter 14 of HEY DOC.

Dixie note: Notice the use of the word "Hell" when Hoss describes what kind of deal he got. Just thought I'd point that out for those of you that are thinking of having younger kids read these. Now I wouldn't have a problem with that word... kids hear lots worse on TV and amongst their friends, but thought you should know that they may run across a word or two that you might deem inappropriate for your kiddos.. of course, if you read to them, you can change the word to "Heck"...

Here's the link I promised... to Doc's Dallas Doc website.

you can email Doc at Dr.C@dallasdoc.net

If you order his books, you can request they be autographed and he'll be happy to do it! He is a Texas Gentleman Cowboy after all!

Just enjoying reading some great short stories from Doc, down here in French Lique...