Ep 5. Show Me the Honey

In season 11, episode 5 of The Incredible Dr. Pol, titled "Show Me the Honey," viewers follow Dr. Pol and his team as they travel to various farms and ranches in rural Michigan to provide medical care for a wide range of animals. At the beginning of the episode, Dr. Pol and his son, Charles, drive to a beekeeper's farm to check on some hives that haven't been producing much honey lately.

Once they arrive at the farm, Dr. Pol dons a protective suit and begins carefully examining the hives. He quickly discovers that the bees are suffering from a fungal infection, which has led to a decline in honey production. To treat the bees, Dr. Pol uses a medication called Apiguard, which he inserts into the hives to kill the fungal spores.

While on the beekeeper's farm, Dr. Pol also tends to a cow with a severe eye infection, which he treats with an ointment. Later in the episode, Dr. Pol and his team visit a ranch where a horse is suffering from a painful hoof abscess. To treat the abscess, Dr. Pol has to use a special tool to clean out the infected tissue and then applies a medicated poultice to help promote healing.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Pol and his team also encounter a variety of other animals, including chickens, sheep, and goats, and provide medical care as needed. In one particularly heartwarming scene, Dr. Pol helps a young girl care for her pet goat, who is suffering from a severe respiratory infection. Together, they administer medication and provide extra TLC to get the goat back on its feet.

The episode also highlights some of the challenges that come with providing medical care for animals in rural areas. In one scene, Dr. Pol and his team struggle to coax a stubborn cow into a trailer for transport to the clinic for further treatment. In another scene, they navigate muddy terrain to reach a remote ranch where a horse is in distress.

Overall, "Show Me the Honey" offers a fascinating look at the work of a mixed-animal veterinarian, as well as the joys and challenges of working with animals in rural communities. Dr. Pol's expertise, compassion, and sense of humor make him a beloved figure among animal lovers and fans of the show alike.