Ep 7. Sticks and Stones

The Incredible Dr. Pol season 18 episode 7, titled "Sticks and Stones," follows the veterinarian's team as they deal with various animal emergencies and accidents in the rural areas of Michigan. In this episode, the team faces some unique and challenging cases.

In the opening scene, Dr. Pol and his team receive a call from a farm where a horse has broken its leg. The team rushes to the farm and carefully assesses the animal's condition. Dr. Pol suggests surgery, but the owner is hesitant and worried about the cost. Dr. Pol understands and discusses alternative treatment options that may help the horse heal naturally. The team spends the next few days closely monitoring the horse's progress and treating the wound.

Later, the team receives a call from a family whose pet pig has eaten a large quantity of sticks and may have an intestinal blockage. Dr. Pol examines the pig and orders an X-ray, which confirms the blockage. The team must perform surgery on the pig to remove the sticks and save its life. However, the surgery is complicated, and Dr. Pol and his team must work quickly and efficiently to ensure the pig's survival.

In another part of town, Dr. Pol is summoned to a ranch where a sheep has gotten its head stuck in a fence. The sheep is in distress, and Dr. Pol must sedate it to safely remove its head from the fence. The team also perform some minor surgery to fix the lacerations on the sheep's head.

Dr. Pol and his team, along with the ranch owners, then head over to another barn to check on a goat that was attacked by a stray dog. The goat has puncture wounds all over its body and is in a critical state. Dr. Pol and his team clean and stitch up the goat's wounds and administer medication, hoping for a quick recovery.

The team also receives a call from a farmer whose cow is having difficulty giving birth. Dr. Pol arrives at the farm and diagnoses the cow with a pelvic fracture, making the birth impossible. Dr. Pol discusses options with the farmer and ultimately decides that a C-section is necessary to deliver the calf. The team performs the C-section, and the calf is delivered safely.

As the episode winds down, the team receives another call from a farmer whose cow is showing signs of infection. Dr. Pol diagnoses the cow with a severe case of mastitis and prescribes a course of treatment for the cow. The team also educates the farmer on the importance of proper hygiene and milk safety.

In conclusion, The Incredible Dr. Pol season 18 episode 7, "Sticks and Stones," brings a mix of unique and challenging cases that Dr. Pol and his team must handle with expertise, efficiency, and care. The episode highlights the team's commitment to saving animals' lives, and their efforts to educate pet owners and farmers on animal health and safety.