FriesenPress

© 2026 FriesenPress, Inc. All rights reserved.



Back Seat Advice cover

Coming Soon

Back Seat Advice will be available for purchase on the bookstore shortly.

Back Seat Advice
More Life Lessons From Treating Animals
by Dr. Michael High


For almost forty years, Dr. Michael High had a front-row seat to witness the relationships between pets and those who care for them through his veterinary practice. Back Seat Advice chronicles just some of the stories that touched his heart, from the class guinea pig with a tumour on its eye, to an Irish Setter who took a dislike to Michael’s ministrations. The undeniable connection between humans and animals is fully explored through these thoughtful recollections. With hindsight, Michael reflects on the failure of bad decisions as well as the success of good ones, and the split-second choices that have to be made in the best interests of our furry friends. Back Seat Advice is a collection of funny, tragic, and heartwarming tales that give a behind-the-scenes look at life as a busy veterinarian.


Dr. Michael High photo

Dr. Michael High photo

Dr. Michael High worked as a veterinarian for thirty-eight years in large and small practices in Canada and the United States. His first book on his experiences with animals, Rear View Wisdom, was published in 2025. Michael lives in Sidney, British Columbia, and you can learn more about his work at RealOldVet.com.


Contributors

Author
Dr. Michael High
Illustrator
Jeanette Maclean

Publish with FriesenPress

Learn how you can publish your book with the world’s only 100% employee-owned publishing services provider.


Get Publishing Guide