Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet Season 7 Episode 11 The Littlest Rescuer
- TVPG
- December 5, 2020
- 41 min
Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet season 7 episode 11, titled "The Littlest Rescuer," follows the veterinary team as they face some of their toughest and most heartwarming cases yet. In this episode, Dr. Jeff and his team work towards helping some of the most vulnerable animals in the Rocky Mountains.
The episode opens with Dr. Jeff and his team receiving a call about a dog that has been abandoned in the wilderness. The team rushes to the site and finds the poor pooch, freezing and hungry. Dr. Jeff checks the dog's vitals and finds that it has a severe case of pneumonia. Desperately in need of medical attention, the team takes the dog back to their clinic where they try to stabilize its condition. Meanwhile, Dr. Jeff faces a difficult decision about the dog's future as it is clear that no one has come forward to claim it.
Next, the team takes on a more challenging case involving a group of chickens suffering from a mysterious illness. Dr. Jeff diagnoses the chickens with Marek's disease, a viral infection that affects the nervous system. With no cure for this disease, Dr. Jeff has to put down the infected chickens to prevent the disease from spreading to the rest of the flock. The chickens' owner, who raises them for their eggs, is devastated, and Dr. Jeff and his team do their best to console her.
Later in the episode, Dr. Jeff and his team attend to a horse with serious hoof issues. The horse is in so much pain that it has stopped eating and drinking, making the situation critical. Dr. Jeff and his team immediately get to work, performing X-rays on the horse's hooves and administering medication to ease its pain. The team puts together a treatment plan to help the horse recover, but it will take time and dedication from both the team and the owner.
Throughout the episode, the team is also visited by some adorable furry friends, including a litter of kittens and a baby raccoon. The team takes care of the tiny critters, giving them medical attention and ensuring that they are healthy enough to be returned to the wild.
As the episode comes to a close, the team receives an unexpected surprise when they are approached by a seven-year-old girl who wants to donate all of her savings to help the animals in need. Dr. Jeff and his team are touched by the little girl's generosity and kindness, and they vow to use the donation to help as many animals as possible.
"The Littlest Rescuer" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the compassionate work of Dr. Jeff and his veterinary team. From saving a dog from freezing in the wilderness to helping an owner deal with the loss of their flock, the team always puts the welfare of the animals first. Through their work, they show that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of animals in need.