The Incredible Dr. Pol Season 8 Episode 8

The Incredible Dr. Pol Season 8 Episode 8 Goodnight Mooooooon

  • TV-PG
  • February 27, 2016
  • 44 min
  •   (12)

The Incredible Dr. Pol season 8 episode 8, titled "Goodnight Mooooooon," follows the veterinary adventures of Dr. Jan Pol and his team as they treat a variety of animals in rural Michigan.

The episode begins with a cow who is in labor and struggling to deliver her calf. Dr. Pol and his team rush to the farm to assist in the delivery, but the birthing process proves to be complicated. The cow is exhausted and unable to push the calf out, so Dr. Pol must use his expertise to pull the calf out using a device called a calf puller. The procedure goes smoothly, but the calf is not breathing when it is born, leaving Dr. Pol and his team to perform life-saving measures to revive the newborn.

Next, the team is called to a nearby farm where a beloved pet chicken has become sick. The chicken's owner is distraught and worried about the well-being of her feathered friend. Dr. Pol examines the chicken and diagnoses it with a bacterial infection that is treatable with medication. Despite the seemingly minor nature of the ailment, Dr. Pol takes the time to explain the importance of taking care of all animals, big or small.

Later in the episode, Dr. Pol and his team are tasked with performing routine check-ups on a pair of unique animals: alpacas. The alpacas are kept on a hobby farm and are known for their soft wool. During the exams, Dr. Pol discovers that one of the alpacas has a serious dental issue that requires immediate attention. The team decides to perform a tooth extraction, but the sedation process proves to be challenging due to the animal's delicate nature. Dr. Pol and his team work tirelessly to ensure that the alpaca is safe throughout the procedure, ultimately succeeding in extracting the problematic tooth.

As the episode progresses, Dr. Pol finds himself in unfamiliar territory: the ocean. A local aquarium has called upon Dr. Pol to perform a check-up on one of their prized sea turtles, who has developed a concerning eye condition. Dr. Pol and the aquarium team don scuba gear and dive into the tank to carefully examine the turtle, ultimately deciding to perform a minor surgical procedure to remove a growth from its eye.

Finally, the episode concludes with a visit to a farm where a horse has developed a large mass on its leg. The horse's owner is understandably worried about the lump and is eager for Dr. Pol's diagnosis. After careful examination, Dr. Pol determines that the mass is a benign tumor that can be surgically removed. The procedure is a success, and the horse is left with a clean bill of health.

Overall, "Goodnight Mooooooon" offers viewers a glimpse into the everyday life of a rural veterinarian. From routine check-ups to life-saving surgeries, Dr. Pol and his team work tirelessly to ensure that all animals receive the care they need.

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  • First Aired
    February 27, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English