The Vet Life Season 4 Episode 4 A Boy Who Spayed Wolf
- TV-PG
- April 27, 2019
- 41 min
The Vet Life is an American reality show that follows the veterinary practice of three doctors in Houston, Texas. The show follows the daily life of Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Aubrey Ross, and Dr. Michael Lavigne as they attend to animals of all sizes and shapes. In season 4 episode 4, titled A Boy Who Spayed Wolf, the focus is on a young boy and his pet wolf.
The episode opens with Dr. Diarra Blue at the clinic, examining a small dog. Dr. Blue explains that the dog is scheduled for routine spaying surgery and that it's important to control the pet population in order to avoid unwanted pets. The scene then shifts to the home of the young boy, whose wolf is the center of attention. The boy explains that he has always loved wolves and that when he heard of a litter of wolf pups, he knew he had to have one. He has been taking care of the wolf at home ever since.
The next scene takes us back to the clinic, where Dr. Michael Lavigne is checking on a duckling with a leg injury. Dr. Lavigne explains that unlike most animals, ducks need to be paired with other ducks to regain their mobility. Meanwhile, Dr. Aubrey Ross is attending to a pit bull with a severe ear infection.
The scene changes back to the boy and his wolf. The boy explains that he noticed some unusual behavioral changes in his pet wolf and suspects that he's in heat. The boy's mother calls the clinic to set an appointment for the wolf's spaying surgery. Dr. Blue explains the importance of spaying and neutering, not only to prevent unwanted pets but also to avoid health complications for the animals.
The next day, the boy and his mother bring the wolf to the clinic. Dr. Blue and Dr. Lavigne prepare for the surgery, while Dr. Ross attends to other animals in the clinic. The scene then shifts to a new case involving a horse with a severe laceration on the leg. Dr. Blue and Dr. Ross attend to the horse and manage to save it from amputation.
As the spaying surgery continues, Dr. Blue explains the importance of knowing the animal's weight and age to determine the correct dosage of anesthesia. Meanwhile, the boy anxiously waits outside the surgery room. The surgery is successful, and Dr. Blue rejoins the boy and his mother to explain the post-operative care for the wolf.
The episode closes with the three vets reflecting on their work and the satisfaction they get from helping animals. They talk about the importance of education and advocacy in promoting animal welfare. The Vet Life season 4 episode 4, A Boy Who Spayed Wolf, concludes with a message of compassion for all animals and the responsibility we have towards their well-being.