Meaning of dogtor | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A veterinarian who treats dogs.
   humorous, informal
2. Pronunciation spelling of doctor.
   alt-of, humorous, informal, pronunciation-spelling
3. A dog who is also a doctor.
   humorous, informal

Examples

“I'll bet⟳ whoever did this was trying to steal⟳ my dog. Now I'll have⟳ to take⟳ the poor pooch to a dogtor.”

“Where do you take⟳ a sick dog? To the dogtor. [illustration of a dog being carried on a stretcher by two doctors]”

“I took Sandy to the dogtor Tuesday and she had to spend⟳ the night in the dogspital. I've got her on the same schedule⟳ as me to take⟳ medications and I'm going to have⟳ to bathe her every other day with her prescription shampoo to get⟳ her skin to heal. The poor little critter has been scratching constantly and it may take⟳ a while to get⟳ her better.”

“His red hair was shaggy and in need⟳ of a trim, and his rangy body was clad in jeans and a slightly ratty gray sweatshirt that said “Trust⟳ me, I'm a dogtor," instead of a three-piece suit⟳.”

“What kind of dog works in a hospital? A dogtor. [illustration of a dog, dressed as a doctor, putting a thermometer in a human child's mouth]”

“Of course we try⟳ to maintain⟳ the highest human standards. But it's true; we do have⟳ an extra advantage. We have⟳ a staffer of another species. His name⟳ is Zoro, our three-legged healer, the Dogtor, our little friend.”

“In Chew on Things – It Helps You Think⟳: Words of Wisdom from a Worried Canine, Casey B. Worrywart, Dogtor of Philosophy, explains his window-seat views on life. He shares how he managed to deal⟳ with his own⟳ ups and downs, with matter-of-factness and humor, inspiring fellow worrywart canines (and people) to cope better.”

“Well, there’s really nothing I can do to change⟳ the minds of dogs like⟳ Dogtor Daisy other than to live⟳ my life and lead⟳ my pack⟳ according to what is good, right, and healthy for my family. That includes two good walks per day, plenty of rest⟳, and an appropriate ration of daily kibble and water, or appropriate human substitutes.”

“[a story in which Snoopy takes over Lucy Van Pelt's psychiatric booth]”

“[image by @wrigleyandtheo of two dogs in medical uniforms] Welcome⟳ to the dogtor office / no insurance required fren / after minimal research⟳ / we diagnose u with a shortage of / chimken”

““Pray, tell⟳ me, Dean. In what manner do these dogs assist the students? Do they teach⟳?” “In a manner of speaking, yes,” the dean replied. “Do they hold⟳ doctorate of philosophy degrees, as does my companion, Dogtor Watson?” Furlock asked.”

“My gomblemends to yourself and de dogtors, and you are all liars and jagasses! Mine own⟳ jodgement is bedder dan your's, and I feel⟳ dat I shall not be bote under de grass dis time, unless dere is a gonspiracy to gill me. I tell⟳ you I am bedder, moch bedder, ever since I left off daking your nasty drogs and rubbish.”

“I godda see⟳ a dogtor. Only a dogtor can 'elb me! […] I'm not gidding you dogtor. Whed I led go of my nose – things habben to me!”

““It don’t look⟳ too good, eh, dogtor?” “You’ll be OK, don’t worry⟳,” I replied, trying to smile⟳ reassuringly. “What about my babies – dey OK too?””

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