From cows that kick to bloodhounds that bite, the team of doctors has to shake off the pain to finish the job.
Being a veterinarian means expecting the unexpected, especially when it comes to emergencies; from runaway pups to emergency calving, Dr. Pol and his team are on call day and night.
Assuring these youngsters start off on the right foot is an integral part of the job for the Pol vets. From puppies to kittens to foals and kids, they know how to handle tiny animals with big emergencies.
Sometimes Mother Nature needs a helping hand from Dr. Pol and his team.
Rain or shine, the vets of Pol Veterinary Services do whatever it takes to help sick and injured animals.
A look at the sneakiest, most mischievous patients Dr. Pol and his team have helped.
Dr. Pol receives an emergency call from a client who finds her horse down and fears he may not make it. Suffering from a spinal cord injury, he decides to give the horse a cortisone shot. Will he survive? Dr. Pol's son, Charles decides to extend his visit to help his father with the work overload. His only request—to palpate a cow. But trouble creeps up when Dr. Pol and Charles perform an emergency futotomy, an intense procedure to extract two dead fetuses from a cow.
In another emergency farm call, Dr. Pol must treat a dairy cow with a Left Displaced Abomasum, or a twisted stomach which means that one of the cow's four stomachs has floated to the top of the abdominal cavity. Dr. Pol will have to perform a procedure to suture that stomach to the wall of the cow's belly.
Dr. Pol's next farm call requires him to take blood samples from a flock of sheep in order to test for OPP – Ovine Progressive Pneumonia, a progressive disease that is incurable and highly contagious. But it's not as easy as it sounds, Dr. Pol and Charles will have to wrestle the sheep before they can get the samples.
We revisit a busy day as it begins with a clinic packed with animals and owners. First up, a dog that really does eat homework. With some anesthesia and a few quick moves, Dr. Pol safely removes the spiral metal from his gums. Later, Dr. Pol is busy with patients when the tornado sirens start blaring. The whole clinic, including pets and owners must head to the basement for their safety and ride out the storm.
We check back in to see how Dr. Pol and Dr. Brenda are juggling an explosion of patients. First, Dr. Brenda removes an abscess from a puppy. Then, Dr. Pol determines a horse's teeth are not aligned, making it difficult for her to chew. He quickly nips the horse's teeth, allowing her to comfortably chew her food again. Next, Dr. Pol discovers a sick cow not only has a fever, but is pregnant! Find out if Dr. Pol will be able to deliver the calf before it's too late.
It's spring, the busiest time of year at the clinic. In order to keep things on track, Dr. Pol and his team have decided it is time to search for another veterinarian. Dr. Pol, his son Charles and a student from Iowa State who is shadowing Dr. Pol for the day head out to check on a downed cow at a nearby farm. After injecting the cow with calcium and phosphorus, the three go to a local breeder and trainer of racehorses to ensure that his animals are in good health for breeding.
Dr. Pol and his hard-working team have another packed schedule of farm calls and clinic appointments. A horse in rapidly worsening health and a hairless calf with a poor chance of survival take their toll on the team. However, their expertise and dedication is the result of a healthy newborn calf and a beagle that survives a serious neck injury. Another busy, emotional week only secures the fact that Pol Veterinary Service is in serious need of more help.
In an enhanced episode we see it's another emotional day for Dr. Pol and his team that starts even before the clinic opens—in the early morning hours, Dr. Pol mistook a bat for a rotten banana peel and got bitten. He takes the bat to animal control to get it tested for rabies, and a positive result could endanger the health of his whole family.
With Mother's Day on its way, it is only fitting that Dr. Brenda successfully deliver twin calves on a farm call. Across town a horse breeder receives the good news that several of his mares are pregnant and can soon expect foals. Back at the clinic, Dr. Brenda struggles with a young dog that can't seem to keep anything in his stomach, while Dr. Pol treats a baby goat with an abscess on its chin.
The Pols are experiencing some unusual emergencies and the only explanation they can think of is the full moon. Dr. Pol and Charles head to a cattle farm to perform pregnancy checks. For the first time ever, all the cows they examine are pregnant! Back at the clinic, an X-ray of a dog hit by a motorcycle shows bruising, but no broken bones. Luckily, the dog is able to leave that day. Then Dr. Pol heads to treat a pig with a rectal prolapse - a dose of antibiotics will help alleviate discomfort.
Dr. Pol and Dr. Brenda face another unpredictable week of diagnostics, treatments and surgeries. He visits a local breeder and frequent client to check on her limping horse, DooBee. Though DooBee isn't really a compliant patient, the doctor's tactics help him treat his old friend in no time flat. Across town, Dr. Brenda gets help from an Amish boy while treating his newborn foal. Charles and Dr. Pol deal with one of their most dangerous patients yet -- an angry cow separated from her calf.
Temperatures are blazing in Michigan and there are more farm calls than ever. The heat also brings more pregnancy checks and births, leading Dr. Pol and Charles to start their day by heading out to a stable to check the status of some horses. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda heads to a ranch to vaccinate minihorses, but instead gets some screaming and kicking. By the time she's finished, Dr. Brenda is bruised and bleeding, but she never gives up when it comes to the health of their patients.
The flu takes the clinic by storm, but Dr. Pol and his staff must fight through it. Dr. Brenda struggles to find out what is causing a dog to be so abnormally lethargic. She learns from his owner that it's possible he was exposed to marijuana. Dr. Brenda is relieved that the dog will be back to normal in a day. Then an entire herd of cows are too thin despite being well fed. Dr. Pol thinks it's a lack of minerals, and is surprised to find the entire herd has come down with pneumonia.
With more than 19,000 clients, Dr. Pol is stretched to the limit. To keep up with calls, he adds Dr. Sandra to the staff. A farm girl at heart with lots of large animal experience, Dr. Sandra treats a downed horse with lesions that make it nearly impossible to stand and nurse her colt. Elsewhere, Dr. Brenda is called to treat a bloated cow in critical condition. Without treatment the cow will die, but with one simple procedure, she miraculously has him off the ground and eating in minutes.
It's time for the Isabella County Fair, which culminates in the 4-H competition. Dr. Pol and his staff are busy tending to animals that need last minute checkups to make them eligible to compete. Dr. Pol, Charles and Dr. Sandra bounce back and forth between the fair and farm calls, while Dr. Brenda holds down the fort at the clinic to deliver a set of bulldog puppies. When Dr. Pol and Charles get in to a bidding war over a sheep at the fair, it's anybody's guess as to who will come out on top.
We revisit Dr. Pol and his son Charles as they must solve a mystery -- 10 Angus steers have suddenly gone lame and are struggling to stand. A steer's kick can be lethal, and to treat the sick cattle Dr. Pol will have to stand directly in harm's way. Back at the clinic, we see a recent widow who is prepared to pay whatever it costs to save her late husband's dog after the pet swallowed a rock. The sweltering heat isn't the only thing causing Dr. Pol to sweat; he's preparing for a family reunion.
It's one of Michigan's hottest summers on record, and the sweltering heat is taking a toll on both Dr. Pol and the local farm animals. Dr. Pol and Charles hope to save a newborn calf with pneumonia, but the thick blanket of humidity covering the area makes their mission even more difficult. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda and newcomer Dr. Sandra struggle to help a stubborn pig give birth on a brutally hot day.
Before Dr. Pol is able to enjoy the Fourth of July, he must take care of animals in need. Dr. Brenda prescribes anti-anxiety medications to a puppy so she can get through the fireworks. Then, they receive a visit from a very sick dog, Gabby. Dr. Pol isn't sure what's causing her distress and it's uncertain if she'll wake up in the morning. Then, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Sandra help a cow in labor. The calves are positioned upside-down. Will they be able to save them?
As the temperature rises in Michigan, Dr. Pol heads to a farm to help a cow that needs calcium immediately-but if he doesn't administer it right, she'll die. Then, he helps a crippled horse that has been infected by the West Nile virus. Will he treat it, or is it too late? At the clinic, a beagle has been in labor for the past 18 hours. Dr. Pol knows that the babies are too big to come out own their own. His experience shines through as he performs an emergency cesarean section, saving her life.
Dr. Pol challenges Charles to take part in the local Special Olympics charity event, the Polar Plunge, where participants dive into an icy lake in the height of winter.Then, Dr. Pol races to a farm call to check on a horse that's showing irregular symptoms. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda discovers a cow is having respiratory issues and has twisted its stomach. Finally, Dr. Pol must race out on an emergency farm call to young racehorse who has severely wounded his leg, jeopardizing his racing career.
After successfully handling a cow with a twisted stomach, a rabbit with overgrown teeth and a complicated foal delivery, Dr. and Mrs. Pol head off to their much needed vacation. Taking care of his patients is Dr. Brenda, who tends to Debo, a rambunctious escape artist dog who has broken his foot in four places. She also aids a cow that may have slipped on ice and a cat with a toy in its intestines. Eager to help, Charles goes on a farm call with Dr. Brenda to check on a baby goat with pneumonia.
Roses are red, violets are blue, when animals go crazy, Dr. Pol knows what to do. For Dr. Pol, Valentine's Day means flipping a cow upside down to fix his stomach, de-worming a champion goose, and curing the relentless cough of Zev, the Siberian Huskie. Now, that's love. Inspired by Zev the huskie, Charles takes a shot at driving a sled dog team, but realizes that mushing isn't as easy as it seems. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda dehorns a group of loud, but loveable pygmy goat babies.
As winter drags on Charles, Dr. Pol and the rest of clinic staff brave the frigid temperatures to keep animals healthy in the clinic and on the farm. The first stop is an organic farm where the owner recently lost two calves to a mysterious infection. Across town, Dr. Brenda is called out to visit a 10-month-old horse who has cut his leg badly on a rusty trailer. Later, Dr. Pol and Charles investigate two bizarre cases, both involving birth defects at the opposite ends of two young calves!
It is birthing season in Michigan, which means Dr. Pol and his clinic staff have their hands full. After receiving an emergency calving call, Dr. Pol and Charles discover that a heifer is already in labor -- but is still out in the pasture. So before he can help her, they'll have to catch her! Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda gets an urgent call about a few sick piglets that were recently purchased for a 4-H project, and she must stop this potential pneumonia epidemic before it spreads even further.
After a long, cold winter, the animals of Isabella County are getting testy. Dr. Pol and Charles head out on a farm call to treat an angry bull with a deadly case of bloat. Dr. Pol must act quickly, or the bloat could block the bull's diaphragm and lead to death. Back at the clinic, a cat injured while birthing kittens inspires Charles to volunteer at HATS, the Humane Animal Treatment Society, whose goal is to keep the animal population in check by way of spaying and neutering animals.
The winter snow has turned into torrential rain, bringing a flood of farm calls to Pol Veterinary Services. In the pouring rain, Dr. Pol rushes out to Pohl Dairy to check on a normally docile dairy cow that is acting out of its mind. Meanwhile, Jacob the goat and Nellie the pig come in with their concerned owner, who's worried they are sharing a skin infection. And Pickles the chameleon has a cyst that needs Dr. Pol's astute eye to check it over.
Spring is beginning to bloom as the animals begin to run wild. First on the doctor's list is mini-horse, Mateo, whose hormones have kicked in, making him go wild for the mares. The solution is to castrate Mateo to lessen the testosterone, but this turns out to be no ordinary castration. Then, Jezebel the cow is in distress and unable to birth her calf. Dr. Pol and Charles discover that she has milk fever and if not treated quickly enough, could slip into a coma, causing her and her calf to die.
Dr. Pol and Charles start their day by heading out to see a sick ox who has lost weight and is having trouble breathing. After an examination, Dr. Pol finds that the ox's lungs are in bad shape; most likely he's contracted pneumonia and it's so advanced, Dr. Pol is unsure if the animal will make it. Back at the clinic, Dr. Brenda sees Remington, a dog that has accidentally ripped the skin off the top of his back. Meanwhile, Dr. Pol and Charles head off to a farm to fix a castration gone wrong.
The first signs of summer are gradually creeping across central Michigan and Pol Veterinary Services is in full swing. Dr. Pol and Charles head to Gross Dairy Farm for an emergency call to help a feisty cow with a twisted stomach and a foul stench. Back at the clinic, Dr. Pol examines Ginger the goat and suspects it might have polio. Dr. Brenda receives an emergency farm call of her own -- a new heifer at Delbert Garrett's farm has a prolapsed uterus and is still straining post-labor.
The summer season is in high gear at the clinic as life-and-death situations stream in. Dr. Pol and Charles visit Stough Farms and Farmer Bill is one happy camper when he finds out that two-thirds of his cows are pregnant! At the clinic, Dr. Sandra examines a goat that gave birth the previous night. Its concerned owners suspect there may still be another baby inside. Meanwhile, Dr. Pol is across town at the Mogg's, tending to a pig that is suffering violent seizures.
Father's Day is around the corner and Charles is busy scheduling a unique father-son camping trip. Dr. Pol and Dr. Brenda see a mountain of cases at the clinic. First is a wild cow with an injured hoof. The team works to find the cause of the pain and heal the frantic cow without landing themselves with an injury of their own. Next to be seen is poor Chubbs, a playful black lab suffering a mystery illness. Can Dr. Pol solve this puzzling case so Chubbs can go back to his old, happy self?
Babies are everywhere as Dr. Pol, his son Charles and Dr. Brenda try to keep up with an onslaught puppies, kittens and calves, oh my! Amidst the birthing chaos, Dr. Pol and Charles must wrestle two 1,600-pound cows to the ground in order to operate on their twisted stomachs, a potentially fatal condition. Then, Charles's Great Dane puppy Athena has come of age and is in for a fix. But will a routine procedure present Dr. Pol with more than he can handle?
Dr. Pol and Charles rush to save a mother mare and foal, but will it be enough? Next, the father-son duo race over to Marshall Farms for a few pregnancy checks. The farmers want to thank their favorite vet by giving him a chance to drive a victory lap in their brand-new racecar. But right as race time finally comes, duty calls and Dr. Pol has to make a pit stop when a dog with a badly slit neck comes into the clinic. Will Dr. Pol make it on time or will his racecar dreams be left in the dust?
The county fair has come to town, and as the unofficial vet for the entire event, Dr. Pol is a busy man. At the clinic, Timmy the goat has come to see Dr. Brenda. She thinks he's got something blocking his esophagus and must rush to get it out or Timmy will die. The emergency cases keep piling in as Cooter the hound dog arrives at the clinic after battling it out with another dog.
Dr. Pol loves keeping it old school, but his son Charles is determined to teach this old vet new tricks by upgrading the computer system at the Pol Veterinary Services. However, Dr. Pol can't be bothered with motherboards when he's got a mare and her sick foal to deal with. Add escaping cattle, a wobbly dog that won't stop walking in circles and an alligator with an attitude to the mix, and you've got a perfect storm of Pol-manageable madness.
This fall, love is in the air at Pol Clinic as Charles plans a surprise anniversary getaway for his parents. But the Pols aren't giving just their marriage some TLC; there are sick animals across central Michigan that need Dr. Pol before he can get out of town and celebrate 46 years of marriage with Diane. First up is a bellowing, bloated calf with a problem much worse than a bellyache. Meanwhile at the clinic, Dr. Brenda is dealing with a snarly dog that has a gnarly hot spot on his cheek. Still, every so often a client comes in that stops everyone in their tracks. Today it's a beloved family cat suffering from a severe gunshot wound. From dachshunds to Rottweilers, sore husky pups, and to an abandoned pit bull.
This week, the Pols go Dutch when a special visitor comes to town - Charles' uncle Jan is visiting from the Netherlands! Uncle Jan doesn't speak English and Charles is on a mission to learn enough Dutch to finally have a conversation with his uncle. Dr. Pol helps when he can, but he's got to stay focused on the job while dodging a feisty cow with a stinky foot problem and helping a down-cow taking a treatment that could kill it. Brooks, a puppy with a protruding hernia and Buddy, a Shih Tzu with a bulging eye who's seen better days, keep the clinic hopping until Uncle Jan is in Michigan. Will the conversation be lively or Charles find his attempts fall flat on Dutch ears?
Dr. Pol may be from the Netherlands, but there's no question his home is Michigan - as a vet or a church member, or a high school football fan, Dr. Pol and his family are very much a part of the Isabella County community. In honor of his dedication, Dr. Pol is surprised with an award in recognition of his work with 4H. But he has little time to celebrate before he's off to help Marshall Farms' castrate some of the newest members of their cattle herd while also working to curb a potentially disastrous pink eye outbreak at Finnerty Farms.
The Pol Clinic is bursting at the seams with two-legged and four-legged traffic, and Dr. Pol and Diane are ready to expand. Cement mixers and cranes have the Pol clinic buzzing with anticipation for this latest addition. But on the road it's business as usual for the crew as Dr. Pol, Charles and Dr. Brenda tackle the problems of a feisty alpaca, a troubled twosome of dairy cows and a miniature donkey with a fungus problem on its feet.
This Thanksgiving the birds are calling the shots at Pol Veterinary Services when Charles adopts three turkeys that are on the run. Then when Gail and Lynn Wernette find a pair of wandering Great Danes near their home, they bring them to the clinic. Thin and in poor health, these dogs are in need of some serious TLC, but Dr. Pol and Diane have a full house. The hunt is on for homes for these gentle giants. Later, it's all hands on deck when Capone, a horse with a nasty cut on its hoof, arrives in the clinic parking lot. It's an uphill battle as Dr. Pol wrestles with Capone, and calls for help from his owners to get the horse treated. It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a meal shared with family and friends and everyone from the clinic gather for a traditional Amish Thanksgiving meal, taking a break from the business of work to enjoy one another's company.
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the farms, Dr. Pol is still working inside the red barns! It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Michigan as Dr. Pol heads to John Jourdain's for his first farm call of the day. Without a head chute, the set-up for these castrations is less than ideal - but nothing Doc Pol can't handle. It's clear these calves aren't willing to surrender without a fight. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenda races out to Rooftop Landing, where a reindeer named Ole is aching for a chance to pull Santa's sleigh. December tis also the season when reindeers breed, leaving this buck cruising for a mate, and on his feet almost all day long. This wouldn't be a problem if he didn't have a massive hoof abscess growing on his back right hoof. Will Dr. Brenda be able to get Ole's hoof healed up in time to join the reindeer games? The end of the week finds the Pols in the mood for some holiday cheer. With Dr. Pol and Diane as Grand Marshalls of the Farwell Lights Parade and Charles volunteering as Santa's helper elf - the family can finally celebrate the Christmas season together.
It's a full day for the vets when Dr. Pol wrangles a foursome of gutsy cows that refuse their pregnancy checks and Dr. Brenda deals with an after-hours emergency when Sisco the horse is down with colic. The two vets are always ready for action, but with the clinic understaffed and Dr. Sandra preparing to leave the practice, life at the Pol Clinic somehow found a way to get crazier.
He's our favorite veterinarian, but now we are revealing what really makes him incredible. Dr. Jan Pol is letting us get even closer as he shares his most intimate and life changing moments.
Horses are driving Dr. Pol wild as he works to fix chunky runny noses, gruesome gashes and even penile problems. He’s always up to the challenge, but it’s a horse of a different color when Dr. Pol is asked to deliver a commencement address to the entire graduating class of Central Michigan University.
Dr. Pol is fielding farm calls all over Isabella County now that the spring birthing season is in full swing. Dr. Pol is ready to catch whatever curveball a cow throws his way, but when the local minor league baseball team asks him to throw the first pitch, it comes right out of left field. He may not be a baseball pro, but Dr. Pol knows how to play hardball, and after practicing with Charles, he’s going to show Michigan a first pitch to remember. But practice comes last when Dr. Pol still has so many farm calls to deal with first!
The Isabella County Fair is just around the corner – which means Dr. Pol, Dr. Emily and Dr. Brenda are busy treating fair animals, making sure they are in tiptop shape for competition. Dr. Pol and Charles start the day tending to a fair pig, whose future isn’t looking so fair after all. Will Dr. Pol be able to get this prolapsed show pig back in shape? Across town, Dr. Emily’s up to bat, with a cow named Toro – who’s abdominal hernia seems to be more than a hiccup on the road to winning the blue ribbon. Now it’s Dr. Brenda’s turn – there are two horn-y things on the heads of steers, Big Ron and Hannah, preventing them from getting fair-side.
The staff of Pol Vet Services has one head-scratcher after another, from the peculiar to the downright bizarre. With over 19,000 clients, it’s only a matter of time before the vets are presented with a unique case that they’ve never seen before. Dr. Pol leads the charge into uncharted territory. He devises a way to noninvasively remove penile carcinomas threatening a beloved horse, and advises a client on how to best treat her duck whose penis has prolapsed. Dr. Brenda also has her hands full with a herniated pig, and a beagle that has a brain-shaped vaginal polyp. Not to be outdone, Dr. Emily, the newest vet at PVS, completes her ‘first flip and stitch’ LDA treatment on a dairy cow, treats a tongue-twisted horse, and delivers a deformed calf with no anus. All in a days work at Pol Vet Services!
Runaways, adventurists, and escape artists—what’s gotten into these animals around town? First, Dr. Pol is called in to assess two runaway bulls who’ve shown up at Tom Knoll’s Farm. Across town, Dr. Emily is responding to a complicated emergency calving. It’s going to take some repositioning to get this calf out, and Dr. Emily has to hustle in order to save both the calf and mother. Later, at the clinic, Dr. Brenda is helping Miss Kitty who’s in with a problem that’s making her young owner squirm! Back at their home, Athena and Donar get together and finagle their way out of the house – is there any stopping them? Will Charles ever catch up to these great adventuring Danes? Between canine hijinks, bulls on the loose, and an attempted kitten getaway, the Pol’s sure have their hands full!
It’s another busy week for Dr. Pol both in the clinic and at home. Clients take matters into their own hands and our vets have a slew of do-it-yourself doctoring to repair. Dr. Brenda’s got her hands full devising a creative treatment plan for Cash, a hyperactive blue heeler puppy whose owners had no choice but to create a makeshift splint for his broken leg. Dr. Pol sees some crafty DIY treatment himself when a client uses super glue to mend a gashed lip after his pug, Buddy, got into a fight and lost. While Dr. Pol deals with Buddy, the stakes are high for a beloved hunting dog, Sadie, as Dr. Brenda corrects a homegrown suture procedure gone wrong. As if they’re not busy enough at the clinic, Dr. Pol, Diane and Charles embark on some ambitious home improvement projects at the lake house. There are no days off for the Pols … and that’s just the way Doc likes it.
From gimpy goats to belligerent bulls, families all around are relying on Pol Veterinary Service to take care of their animals this summer. The first patient of the day is a loveable family pup who got a little too close to some farming equipment. With a few stitches from Doc Pol, he'll be up to snuff and playing with his family in no time! Later, a young girl arrives with her dad and her cat, Princess. Curiosity got the best of this cat when she managed to get a fishhook stuck in her leg—will Doc be able to rescue this Princess in peril? Later in the week, it takes the whole team of doctors to help an injured goat named Willie. Willie seems to have twisted his neck but that may just be a sign of an even worse illness. All the while, Charles has been tending to his newest baby—a little peachick named Drogo. With the help of Dr. Pol, Charles is becoming more and more like his father, with a flock of his very own.
Celebrating Michigan's labor, form puppies to kittens piglets and calves; the most dramatic and heartwarming stories of bringing new life into the world.
It's another busy week for Pol Veterinary Services. Across town, there's a stalled labor at McConnell Farms, which gets doubly complicated after the team realizes the mother is birthing twins. Every minute is critical, especially with a twin calving, so Dr. Emily calls Dr. Pol for a little lesson on his way to handle it. Back at the clinic, Marshall the pig arrives with his new family. Marshall's feisty as can be, and with a squeal to match. His owner, Kassie, hopes Dr. Pol can figure out what's causing this piglet's tantrums. Over at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, Dr. Pol takes a look at the hooves of a limping horse named Maverick, a jousting giant scheduled to compete at that day's tournament. Will Dr. Pol be able to help this stoic steed in time for the show?
It's Dr. Pol's birthday—but before the celebrations can begin, there's a bevy of cases for the Pol Veterinary staff. From colorful parrots to a sick zebra, Dr. Pol's hands are full with this week's exciting cases! The first call of the day is from Gary Smith. He needs Dr. Pol to perform pregnancy checks on a whopping 86 cows at his farm! With the fighting and kicking, it takes hours to get all these cows accounted for. But with a lot of help from his right-hand man Charles, Doc gets the job done and is on to the next. Back at the clinic, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily are both looking after some troubled pups. Little Annie has a severely fractured bone in her leg. Dr. Brenda has to weigh all the options and determine what's best for this still-growing pup. Meanwhile, young Ayasha wants to be a doctor when she grows up. When she arrives at PVS with her new puppy for a checkup, she wastes no time in teaming up with Dr. Emily to give her best friend a clean bill of health. At the end of a long day, the Pol family surprises Doc with a birthday dinner. For a man whose plate is always full, the night provides some well-deserved relaxation and celebration!
The leaves have changed and the first hints of winter appear in central Michigan. Dr. Pol and the PVS crew are still hard at work servicing the farms and small animal owners of Isabella County and the surrounding areas. Spitting llamas, a surly Scottish highlander, and a red heeler who had a run-in with a car are just a few of the surprises in store for these dedicated vets. As they zip through the unforgiving Michigan countryside in their trusty trucks, every day brings a new set of challenges—vehicle troubles included.
The vets at Pol Clinic combat icy roads, hail storms and frigid temperatures to do what they do best...take care of their clients, one case at a time.
It’s the dead of winter in Michigan, but the arctic temperatures can’t stop clients from blowing into the Pol Veterinary Clinic — from Nugget the hedgehog who has a sticky situation, to Tiny the quarter horse who has a severely torn eyelid — and not snow, nor sleet, nor ice will slow down the Pol vet team when an animal’s in need!
The elements have never stopped the staff at Pol Veterinary Services from working their tails off — not even lots of snow and ice! They are in the midst of one of Michigan’s toughest winters, but the team won’t let the frigid temperatures slow them down. The clinic receives a call about an agitated cow at a nearby farm. The situation is not looking good for the cow, who recently birthed a calf. Will she even let Dr. Pol close enough to help her?
Central Michigan is in the throes of yet another brutal winter, but the staff of Pol Veterinary Services remain undeterred — no matter the conditions, there are sick animals that need care, and these are just the vets for the job. The deep freeze of late winter has everyone feeling uncomfortable — but Dr. Pol won’t let the temperatures stop him from taking on a new home improvement project.
Dr. Pol treats animals of all shapes and sizes. Yet there’s still one thing even the incredible Dr. Pol cannot do with precision — get his colors straight. He may be partially colorblind, but that doesn’t stop him from appreciating the finer details of life. So when Charles hears of a new technological breakthrough, he decides it’s time to give his dad the greatest gift of all — the gift of color. Things aren’t always as clear as black and white for this country vet!
The gloomy weather doesn’t stop the crew from taking on a range of unique cases, including testy bulls, coughing pigs and wobbly reindeer. Once their work is finished, Dr. Pol and Diane take a little trip to Holland, Michigan. Reminiscent of Dr. Pol’s home country where the two once lived together, Jan and Diane enjoy a day holding hands and laughing over the bright tulips.
Unplanned pregnancies, long labors, mystery symptoms and power outages — the vets at Pol Veterinary Services have their hands full! While it’s raining cats and dogs outside, the cats and dogs inside need help — even without lights and computers. With a little assistance from Dr. Pol and a lot of hard work from the staff, business carries on at the clinic.
A look at some of the show's incredible moments, remarkable cases and favorite memories.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10):
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): Whether its sunny or snowing, day or night, the vets at PVS work through it all. They won’t stop working until the job is done! On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, from fishhooks in lips to twisted stomachs and everything in between, the vets jump into action whenever there’s an animal in need. It’s just another day at the office for these experts!
Sometimes pets are rescued by their owners, and sometimes, it’s the owners who are rescued by their pets! After adopting a pet, the first stop is Pol Veterinary Services to ensure that the new companion is healthy. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, rescue animals are given a better life!
Man's best friend are curious and playful, but sometimes they smell trouble. This special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, is going to the dogs!
It’s time for the merriest and scariest cases at PVS! From a Christmas puppy, to a turkey in need, these cases are what country vet life is all about. Any day of the year, PVS opens its doors to animals in need. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it’s time to celebrate the holidays!
On this special episode Doc and Charles join up to help animals in need. Even off the clock the partnership between father and son continues.
On this special episode of Dr. Pol, get ready to meet the biggest and the littlest animals PVS has seen! From the tallest camel to the smallest rats.
On this special episode of Dr. Pol, get ready for abscesses and all things bursting! The vets may be used to the gross stuff, but the clients aren't!
A special spotlighting the second most common animal to visit Pol Vet with an hour full of furry, purring patients.
.As the weather begins to warm up, the staff members receive frantic telephone calls from clients needing their help.
Summer is in full swing and Pol Veterinary Services is abuzz with ducks, pups, and all sorts of emergencies! The vets find themselves treating a 17-year-old duck, a Chihuahua with a tickle in his snout, and a cat with a gunshot wound, to name a few! On top of it all, Diane is out for back surgery, so the PVS team is pulling double duty to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
This week on The Incredible Dr. Pol, Dr. Pol and Diane fall head-over-paws for a sweet Great Dane puppy looking for her fur-ever home.
It's spring in Michigan, and the baby farm animals are keeping the Pol team on its toes.
Between a baby bonanza and barnyard emergencies, it's a nonstop week for the docs at PVS.
At Pol Veterinary Services, the vets herd cats.
The docs have their hands full with 4-H clients preparing for the Isabella County Fair.
At Pol Veterinary Services, the doctors treat an emu with a fractured leg.
After five years at Pol Veterinary Services, the doctors face Dr. Emily's departure.
The docs all must work together to solve a series of medical mysteries.
Dr. Pol rushes to rescue a horse with a life-threatening infection.
There is no time to waste when a playful pup breaks his leg; a duck comes down with diarrhea; and a Chihuahua starts honking like a goose.
After 40 years in business with five vets in rotation, Pol Veterinary Services is a well-oiled machine. When three vets have the day off, it is up to the veteran vets to take the helm.
No one at the clinic will admit that they are superstitious, but curious cases and mysterious mishaps are abound today despite the skepticism.
In the midst of all of their usual cases, the staff of Pol Veterinary Services pull together to help a dog that was hit by a car.
A wide variety of animals make their way to Pol Vet every day, and in this episode, Drs. Nicole and Brenda face an influx of feline cases.
It’s fall in Michigan, and the Pols are ready for Halloween. The candy bowl is out; the leaves are turning; and clients are in costumes.
The docs battle freezing conditions - and an unseasonal Michigan snowstorm - to make sure their patients are healthy and safe.
Dr. Pol treats a range of animals in this episode, including guinea pigs and pit bulls, all while managing a dog’s recovery from a recent attack.
Winter weather doesn’t deter Pol Vet’s dedicated docs as they treat animal eye infections, accidental overdoses and scaly skin conditions.
It’s a busy week at Pol Vet, but with Christmas around the corner, spirits are high with the clinic halls decked for holiday cheer!
It’s a baby frenzy for the vets! Dr. Pol performs health checks and gives vaccinations to retriever puppies and foster kittens.
Clients are lining up before Doc even has his morning coffee. The vets deal with the overnight emergencies, while staff warms a hypothermic puppy.
The doctors are kept on their toes with obstetrical emergencies and sick puppies, but have much to celebrate with a Pol birthday.
Drs. Lisa and Pol are on hand to assist during a horse’s emergency delivery.
At the clinic, Dr. Pol saves a cat’s broken leg while Dr. Brenda treats a pet goat suffering from seizures.
Pol Veterinary Services adapts to the challenges of the COVID pandemic while continuing to provide quality care.
Drs. Brenda, Ray and Pol have a busy start to their day and have their hands full with a pig that isn’t gaining weight, a dog with back inflammation and a goat with stomach issues.
It’s summer in central Michigan, and high temps and humidity are taking a toll on everyone, especially the furry felines.
Dr. Pol is called to a pig rescue to help a 970-pound pig and its cracked hoof. Dr. Nicole vaccinates seven newborn puppies.
From tiny puppies and rabbits, large cows and horses, and creepy crawlies, on this episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it’s a fun mix of, “aww,” “wow,” and “yuck!”
Dr. Pol and the team are buzzing with cases ranging from a check-up with a speedy bearded dragon to an emergency with a horse’s leg.
The vets of PVS take on a Chihuahua with a broken leg, a choking mare, a pregnant pooch that looks ready to burst and a wobbly steer.
It’s the dog days of winter at PVS and Fido keeps filing into the clinic. Busted legs, bulbous cysts, and overgrown nails fill the docs’ doggy docket.
A wave of head-to-toe cases sweep Pol Veterinary Services. The vets bring their splints, glue, sutures, and expertise to treat their wide variety of patients.
From lumps and bumps to geckos and goats, Dr. Pol and the vets save the day.
The Isabella County Fair is back, where Dr. Pol serves as the Unofficial Fair Vet. The PVS team is busy with bellyaches, bee stings, and babies.
Puppies, a peahen and a miniature horse all get the Dr. Pol treatment.
Celebrating a remarkable 200 episodes of the "Incredible Dr. Pol."
The vets of PVS treat a sweet little dog with an injured eye, pets with creepy crawling critters, and a horse injured by a truck.
The PVS vets treat a shih tzu’s bizarre sores, tackle a choking horse, diagnose a starving iguana, and survey a menagerie of peculiar pets.
From a harrowing farrowing, to broken bones, the PVS vets pull off miracles. The Pol family also welcomes a new Friesian mare to the herd.
A cat’s wounded eye hides a surprise, a lame donkey needs help, and a prized goat breaks her leg. From quirky to jaw dropping, Pol Vets see it all!
While Animal Control shadows Dr. Pol around town, the PVS vets treat a cat’s creepy leg wound and a German Shepherd so sick she can barely walk.
PVS helps a laboring Lab, a wounded big pig, and a kitten needing a home.
Santa takes a leap and Doc goes flying
The vets swing into action mending paws, jaws, and a down on his luck duck.
Limps, lumps and camel thumps; Dr. Nicole tends to her old beloved beagle.
Clinic house cat, Tater, falls ill and the team bands together to save him.
From the dark of morning to the black of night, the vets are moooving. Dr. Pol wrestles to save a calf and mamma cow in a troubled labor. Dr. Nicole sutures her way through two ducks wounded from an attack, and a dog with a torn ear. Dr. Lisa investigates a rare paw problem, while a chihuahua's chest x-ray exposes a hidden issue. Every day is indeed... all it's quacked up to be.
An ice storm shuts down the clinic and newborn labs are melting hearts. When treacherous weather leaves injured animals in its wake, Dr. Pol and his team slide in to fix busted hips and toe tips. Dr. Lisa handles a demanding delivery while Dr. Brenda impresses by corralling cattle and wrangling racehorses
The Pols need to fix the sheep hut before winter arrives.
Everything feels connected as the vets see patterns emerge in their cases.
The clinic works together to create an extra special surprise for Diane
A documentary-style look into the personal lives of the country vets.
Dr. Pol welcomes a new vet to the clinic, Dr. Olivia.
The clinic braces for a snowstorm as Doc races to an emergency farm call.
A muskrat attack sends a dog to the vet; Dr. Nicole has exciting news.
Spring brings a baby boom of goats, reindeer, and puppies to the clinic.
Dr. Pol and Charles cook up a special treat for Mother's Day
A challenging farm call turns into an emergency for one of the team.
A Chihuahuas labor stalls, and a curious cat gets hooked.
A new addition; Doc and Diane welcome a Friesian filly to the family.
A family tradition for the generations, it's time for an incredible fair.
Dr. Brenda tackles a strange case when a lethargic and loopy dog comes into the clinic; Dr. Emily treats a mule that has swelling on her right rear leg.
Some of the most intriguing and intense cases seen at Pol Veterinary Services.
An exotic episode finds the doctors treating everything from alligators to zebras.
Dr Jan Pol along with his wife, Diane, runs a veterinary clinic in Central Michigan's farm country.
It's a best-of-the-kids compilation episode. The cute, the cuddly, the wild, the wooly, we have an entertaining cast of kids - who will do anything for their animals.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): A wild week awaits the docs at Pol Vet as they are crowded with cases! Animals don't keep a calendar, so being a vet requires being on call around the clock. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, we follow a week in the life of the team at Pol Clinic- from Monday through Sunday!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): For the clients at Pol Clinic, pets are more than just an animal; they're family. And when family gets sick, it's the PVS team to the rescue! From service dogs to therapy horses and all the precious critters in between, Dr. Pol is on call to help to help the beloved pets of Michigan. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol we get a glimpse of the special bond between people and pets.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): It's never a dull day in Weidman, Michigan. From difficult birthing's, to porcupine quills, to dog attacks, emergencies enter the PVS clinic every day. The docs at Pol Clinic are versatile, acting as EMTs, triage nurses and E.R. surgeons. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol: it's an emergency!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): Whether pouncing or purring, cats are beloved companions. From tiny stray kittens to fluffy full-grown cats, the PVS team is ready to treat our whiskered sidekicks. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it's all about furry felines!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): From the smallest puppies to the largest Great Danes, dogs are man's best friend. The devoted pet owners of Weidman, Michigan will do anything for their canine companions and so will the doctors at PVS. Whether it's a dog fight, flea infestation, or random accident, Dr. Pol and his team get these pups back on their paws. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it's all about perfect pooches!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): Whether assisting in a birth, checking in on a newborn or performing an emergency c-section, baby animals are frequent visitors to the Pol clinic. As spring approaches, the team gears up for newborn season. Luckily, these little creatures always bring a smile to the vets faces. Get ready for aww-dorable excitement! On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it's all about babies!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): No, it's not your eyes; the vets at PVS are seeing double, too! Busy days are normal for Dr. Pol and his team, but sometimes the pets outnumber the vets. From twin calvings, to trios of alpaca and dozens of puppies, it's multiple animal madness. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol: the vets are on double duty!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): Being a country vet means being mobile. Some days Doc barely has time to eat a meal in between all of the farm, barn, field, and house calls! No matter the weather or time of day, the animals can't wait. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, ride along with the vets as they suit up and hit the road!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): When it comes to Dr. Pol and Charles, "Dad always knows best." This father-son team not only works hard, they play hard. Whether stopping to get some ice cream on the road, or slipping in the mud while pulling a calf, the Pol men make a great team. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it's all about the incredible dynamic duo of Doc and Charles!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): Generation after generation, families rely on Dr. Pol to keep their animals healthy. For some, going to see Doc has become a tradition. From loyal clients to long time staff members, the Pol Clinic feels like home. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, everyone is family at PVS!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): From teaching clients how to care for their pets, to showing new vets the secrets to his success, Doc takes great joy in sharing the knowledge he has learned throughout the years. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, class is in session: it's the incredible Professor Pol!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): Two minds are better than one! Whether acting as a second set of hands, sharing ideas, or solving tricky cases, the team at Pol Vet works together to get things done. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol: teamwork makes the PVS dream work!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): This week, on The Incredible Dr. Pol, the vets at PVS slip on their kid gloves to care for fur-babies across the mitten, from a box-full of kittens to a goat kid feeling not-so-rosy. Not everything is a little bundle of joy, though! Dr. Nicole faces a bloodbath at House Dairy, Dr. Brenda swings by Rooftop Landing to examine a lame reindeer, and Dr. Pol treats a cat that survived by the skin of its teeth. Between the baby bonanza and barnyard emergencies, it's a nonstop week for the docs at Pol Veterinary Services!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): When they follow their noses, animals sniff out trouble. From curious canines, to fearless felines, and every animal in between; when adventures turn into accidents, the team at Pol Vet gets these rascally pets back on track. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol: animals are masters of mischief!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): This week at Pol Veterinary Services, the vets are herding cats? literally! From a barn cat with a cold, to a new mom with kittens, and a fired-up feral bent on redecorating the clinic, the feline frenzy is only the beginning of the crazy cases. The team also encounter a dog that's been eating golf balls, goat kids in distress, and a cow with milk fever. There's never a dull moment in Michigan, so catch all the action in this episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): In central Michigan, kids don't just grow up with cats and dogs; they grow up with cows, pigs, sheep, and more! From future farmers, to devoted pet owners, there's always a special place at Pol Vet for children and their animals. On this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol: the kids are taking over!
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 9): Get ready for the pee-wee pets! From hedgehogs, to sugar gliders, chicks and even mini horses, small animals make a large impact. This special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol is all about the little things!
Pol Veterinary Services will treat any animal that comes through the door, no matter how many scales, feathers or claws they might have.
At Pol Veterinary Services, Dr. Pol helps any bird that flies through the door.
Surprising cases take center stage on The Incredible Dr. Pol! On this episode, the team treats a mysteriously lactating goat and a kitten with herpes.
Central Michigan may freeze in the winter and sizzle in the summer, but the Pol vets know animals need help all year round!
The staffers at Pol Vet has a passion for treating animals, especially those that are close to their hearts.
When the sun goes down and emergencies come up, the vets at Pol Veterinary Services spring into action to help any animal in need.
The docs at Pol Vet treat all types of K9 cases, including a dog that tried to bite a chainsaw and another that was attacked by a bobcat.
Dr. Pol amputates a cat's injured tail, and Dr. Brenda treats a kitten that was hit by a car.
Baby animals have taken over the clinic. The docs treat a puppy that ate a sock and a six-month-old kitten with a fishhook in its mouth.
The docs work together to carefully remove the extra legs on a six-legged calf, and they also treat a goat with a wound on its leg that will not heal.
On Dr. Emily's first day, she works with Dr. Pol on an emergency call for a cow that has slipped.
Dr. Emily performs pregnancy checks on 37 cows in the freezing cold, and Dr. Brenda tends to a llama that's suffering from heat stroke.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): The team at Pol Veterinary Services knows how to handle life-threatening injuries, including a dog vomiting blood and a cow with a twisted uterus.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): The team at Pol Veterinary Services deals with animals with big personalities, including a dog that fought a raccoon and a pig with an attitude.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): From pregnancy to labor and recovery, Pol vets provide expert medical care and compassionate support during all stages of motherhood.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): Things get a little messy as Dr. Pol and Charles perform pregnancy exams on 33 cows, but it’s all worth it as 31 are pregnant.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): The vets at Pol Veterinary Services are there to help with any medical problems that arise as animals get ready for the Isabella County Fair.
The Incredible Dr. Pol Compilations (Season 10): A wide variety of animals make their way to Pol Vet every day. Helping our four-legged friends are what these vets do best! From a small ferret and Himalayan rabbits, to a wounded buck, expect the unexpected on this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol. Just like working in the clinic, you never know what’s coming next!
Join the Pols in central Michigan as they get into the holiday spirit. As the family pitches in to get the house ready for Christmas, Dr. Pol and Charles take the time to reflect on life in the clinic and out on farm calls over the past year. From twin calves to dogs that have had some close calls, and even a new veterinarian in the clinic, this year has been an eventful one, and one for which the Pols and clinic staff can be thankful.
From cows and pigs to goats and pugs, celebrate some of Dr. Pol's greatest moments caught on camera. For over thirty years Dr. Pol has played an integral part in the health and welfare of both the people and pets across Michigan. His skills and dedication warm the hearts and minds of those lucky enough to call him their vet.
It's the best of the seasons at the Pol clinic -- springtime! Some of our most memorable moments of Dr. Pol and his team caught in a tornado, flooding rains, and strange happenings because of the full moon. They weather the storm of non-stop emergency calls from stalled cow births to animals with unusual birth defects. The springtime fun continues with cute baby animals preparing for 4-H competition and a never seen before' case with Bill O'Reilly, the baby turkey.
Welcome to the first annual Polympic Games! Animals, take your mark, get set…go! Horses execute flawless floor routines, cows go in for the high jump, and the doctors band together to make up the ultimate veterinary team.
The cute, the cuddly, the wild, the wooly: we have an entertaining cast of kids, from tots to teens, who will do anything for their animals.
A look back at the most memorable emergencies captured in the series. Included: a baby reindeer clings to life; an emergency birthing in the dead of winter.
The old saying of “dogs are man’s best friend” couldn’t ring truer for the vets at Pol clinic! From pit bulls and beagles to spaniels and labs, this week is all dogs, all day as Dr. Pol, Dr. Emily and Dr. Brenda fetch solutions for Fido. It’s time to revisit the most beloved cases along with the most beloved pets—dogs!
As spring approaches, the team at Pol clinic gears up for a newborn season.
Focusing on the small pets.