Thankful for Veterinarians

ANOTHER THING TO BE THANKFUL FOR... OUR VETERINARIANS!

Three of my boys with our biggest baby of all, Grizzly Bear. He is a rescue pup that is a Lab/Great Dane. He is the sweetest boy and definitely a gentle giant with our boys. We are so thankful for him!

NAT GEO WILD IS GIVING THANKS TO OUR VETERINARIANS WITH A SUPER-SIZED SERVING OF VETSGIVING STARTING TODAY NOVEMBER 22nd.

As a pet lover myself and having past experiences where Veterinarians have taken such good care of my fur babies, this series is important. We get an inside look into all the work Veterinarians do and the special ways they help the furry members of our families. As a kid, one of the things I wanted to be was a Veterinarian. So when I was invited to a special screening of the new series, I was so excited. We watched the episode "Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya" and after watching that episode, I realized how it definitely takes a special kind of person to be able to do what these Veterinarians do. The episode was very interesting and educational, and not for the faint hearted. Learning about different methods they use like a scope and a lazer to diagnose and remove masses, tumors and cysts. It gives you an inside look at the every day scenarios that Veterinarians experience.

 

This Thanksgiving, Nat Geo WILD recognizes the professionals who work to keep our animal friends healthy. The network’s annual VETSGIVING celebration returns with an expanded lineup of programming from Monday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 28.

 

Here is a look at the Vetsgiving lineup that starts today at 8/7c:

 

Monday, Nov. 22:

CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS

Lifelong friends Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson are back for another wildly extraordinary new season of their hit series CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS. The docs, who own and operate Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospitals, located 100 miles south of Atlanta, work around the clock with their loving staff to bring heart, soul and a lot of humor to their treatment and care of more than 20,000 patients a year. Between emergency visits to the office and farm calls throughout rural Georgia, this special team constantly encounters unique cases. For the Critter Fixer team, there is no such thing as “normal.”

Tuesday, Nov. 23:

HEARTLAND DOCS, DVM

In Hartington, Nebraska, Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder put thousands upon thousands of miles on their truck as they crisscross America’s Heartland, employing their expertise to treat all creatures great and small. From furry pets at the clinic to herds of cattle by the hundreds, few vets have the skill and heart to take on the unique challenges that come their way every day. Whether they are up against intense summer heat, bitter cold, white-out blizzards or impassable roads, the Schroeders will do whatever is necessary to treat animals in distress, including opening their clinic on the weekends with the help of their sons Chase and Charlie or making farm calls in the middle of the frigid night. The Schroeders’ dedication to their hometown, and the animals that are a part of it, is what makes them invaluable members of their local community.

Wednesday, Nov. 24:

HATCHER FAMILY DAIRY

The Hatcher Family Dairy is an animal-packed docu-series that follows the wildly unpredictable, often funny, and always charming lives of the Hatchers. With a six-generation dairy farm, a menagerie of animals, a creamery and a vet clinic, this family is always on the go! The Hatchers are a rare gem in today’s society: a family that lives together, works together and still wants to spend their free time together. It’s farm, animals and family, creating pure feel-good entertainment.

Thursday, Nov. 25:

THE INCREDIBLE DR. POL

In this season of THE INCREDIBLE DR. POL, it’s piggies, ponies and puppies; heifers, horses and hounds; goats, geckos and geese; whether it’s a dose of TLC, urgent critical care or after-hours emergencies, Doc Pol and his team are on call … all day, every day. Doc hustles to a nearby farm in a bid to save a cow in labor struggling to deliver her twins! Daisy the Labrador suffered a painful injury in an accident, but in Doc’s care, she’ll be good as new. It’s another season where heroics are on display every day as this dedicated team answers the call for help. We laugh, we cry, and we raise a glass to Doc as he celebrates 50 years of veterinary service to animals small and large in central Michigan.

POP GOES THE VET WITH DR. JOYA

Series Sneak Peek at 11/10c and Saturday, Nov. 27, at 10/9c

Pus, gunk and goo! Leading veterinary dermatologist Dr. Joya and her protégé Dr. Jeff see it all in their Kentucky-based animal dermatology clinic. From impacted earwax to oozing cysts to massive hair loss, there’s no case too mysterious or bizarre. They put on their detective hats and investigate the largest organ in an animal’s body—the skin—to get our four-legged friends back to living their best lives.

Friday, Nov. 26, and Sat, Nov 27:

DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET

Making house calls in the far reaches of the Great North is a daunting task in the least, considering hundreds of miles may separate the houses. That challenge doesn’t stop Dr. Michelle Oakley from performing her many duties as a veterinarian in one of the most rugged environments on Earth. In addition to running an animal clinic in Haines, Alaska, she makes house calls, sometimes driving for long stretches through desolate wilderness to check on a patient. This series documents how Dr. Oakley juggles being a full-time vet, wife and mom with a sense of humor and devotion.

Sunday, Nov. 28:

VETS ON THE BEACH

No day is ordinary for these dynamic vets across the Australian coast as they tackle cases like no other. Adorable pets face major problems – from a dog with a fishhook caught in his tongue to acupuncture for a spine injury. But pets aren’t the only patients on the docket. Aging elephants, orphaned kangaroos and sick wallabies need these superstar vets’ attention too.

Leave a comment with what episode you are looking forward to watching most and I hope you enjoy this series.