The Incredible Dr. Pol Season 7 Episode 3 My Fair Piggy
- TV-PG
- August 8, 2015
- 42 min
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My Fair Piggy is the third episode of the seventh season of The Incredible Dr. Pol. The show features Dr. Jan Pol, a renowned veterinarian, and his team as they attend to various animals and their owners in rural Michigan. This particular episode focuses on the story of a pig named Pancetta. The pig's owner, Eileen, is worried about her pet's health, and Dr. Pol's team is called in to help.
At the beginning of the episode, Dr. Pol and his team arrive at Eileen's farm and introduce themselves. They soon move on to examining Pancetta. The pig appears to be in good health overall, but the team discovers an issue with her rear end. They determine that she has an infected abscess. Dr. Pol decides to operate on Pancetta, but he warns that the procedure may not solve the problem.
After the surgery, Pancetta is kept under observation, and her condition gradually improves. Meanwhile, Eileen is worried about the pig's diet. She believes that Pancetta needs a balanced diet of vegetables in addition to her regular feed. Eileen has even taken to cooking for Pancetta, which raises a few eyebrows among the members of Dr. Pol's team.
As part of her effort to provide a balanced diet, Eileen decides to take Pancetta to a vegetable garden. The pig enjoys her time in the garden and even eats a variety of vegetables, including broccoli and ground cherries. However, Eileen is not well-versed in the nutritional needs of pigs, and her efforts to feed Pancetta a balanced diet often result in her overfeeding the animal. This causes some concern for Dr. Pol and his team.
Elsewhere in the episode, Dr. Pol and his team also attend to several other cases. One of these cases involves a cow with a condition known as bloat. The cow is in severe pain, and Dr. Pol and his team decide to perform a procedure to relieve the bloat. The procedure is successful, and the cow's condition improves.
Another case involves a dog with a tumor in its spleen. The dog's owner is worried about the outcome of the surgery, but Dr. Pol and his team assure her that they will do everything they can to save the animal. The surgery is successful, and the dog is able to go home with its owner.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Pol and his team provide their usual blend of heartfelt care and humor. For instance, when a llama proves difficult to wrangle, Dr. Emily Thomas quips, "I feel like I'm trying to catch a greased pig!" Dr. Pol himself is also shown to have a sense of humor, joking with his team members about their various shortcomings and quirks.
In the end, My Fair Piggy is a heartwarming and informative episode that showcases both the high stakes and the human side of veterinary medicine. Along with Pancetta, viewers are introduced to several other animals with their own unique challenges and personalities. Additionally, the episode provides some valuable insights into the nutritional needs of pigs and the importance of balanced diets for animals.