Ep 3. Happy Birthday to Moo!

Happy Birthday to Moo! is the third episode of the eleventh season of the show The Incredible Dr. Pol. The show follows the life of Dr. Jan Pol, a Dutch-American veterinarian, and his team as they tackle cases and treat animals in rural Michigan.

In this episode, it's a very special day on Dr. Pol's farm - it's the birthday of one of their beloved cows, Moo. The team prepares to throw a big celebration, complete with decorations, balloons, and of course, cake! As they prepare for the party, they also tend to the other animals on the farm, including a pig with a mysterious limp, a lethargic goat, and a skunk with a fractured leg.

First up is the pig, who is favoring one of its legs. Dr. Pol suspects an injury or infection and decides to put the pig under anesthesia to examine it more closely. They discover a deep wound that requires cleaning and stitching, and Dr. Pol instructs the team to administer antibiotics to prevent infection. Once the pig is awake and on the mend, Dr. Pol and his team move onto their next patient.

Next, they attend to the goat, who has been acting lethargic and not eating. Dr. Pol finds that the goat has a high fever and suspects a bacterial infection. He prescribes antibiotics and advises the owners to keep the goat hydrated. The team is also able to extract a few of the goat's teeth to prevent further pain and infection.

Finally, they treat a skunk with a fractured leg. Dr. Pol believes the injury to be a result of a run-in with a car, and he sets the leg in a cast to help it heal properly. The team also administers pain medication to keep the skunk comfortable during its recovery.

As the patients recover, Dr. Pol and his team gear up for Moo's birthday celebration. The team decorates the barn with balloons and prepares a special cake made from cow-approved ingredients. To everyone's delight, Moo happily chomps away at her cake and enjoys the festivities.

Overall, Happy Birthday to Moo! showcases the range of cases that Dr. Pol and his team handle, from routine check-ups to more serious injuries. The birthday celebration adds a fun and heartwarming touch to the episode, highlighting the team's care and dedication to every animal in their care.