Ep 9. You Bruise, You Lose

The Incredible Dr. Pol season 17 episode 9, titled "You Bruise, You Lose," follows Dutch-American veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol and his team as they work to provide medical care for various animals in rural Michigan.

In this episode, Dr. Pol faces an intense workload as multiple animals require urgent attention. First up is a young Quarter Horse mare that's been kicked in the head by another horse. The injury has caused severe swelling, and the owners are worried about potential brain damage. Dr. Pol examines the horse and performs intricate surgery to release the pressure on her brain.

Meanwhile, Dr. Pol's son, Charles Pol, takes on a slightly different challenge. A pet pig has developed a mysterious lump, which Charles quickly determines to be a bladder stone. He takes the pig into surgery, where he removes the stone and helps the pig recover smoothly.

Next, Dr. Pol and his team tackle a cow with a suspected lump in her udder. The cow is breastfeeding a calf, so the pressure is on to help both animals. Dr. Pol and his team are able to determine the issue and successfully remove the lump without any complications.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Pol also deals with some challenging customers, including an eccentric chicken owner who's convinced one of her hens is possessed by a demon. Dr. Pol visits the farm to investigate, but ultimately determines that the chicken is just sick and gives the owner advice on how to care for her.

As always, the show follows the team as they work to not only provide medical care but also educate owners on how to best care for their animals. Viewers get an inside look at the unique challenges of rural veterinary medicine and the joy of caring for animals.