Does the dog die?
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The Incredible Dr. Pol
TV Show • 2011 • Documentary
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Set in Central Michigan's farm country, this reality series follows the work done at Pol Veterinary Services. Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and even an occasional reindeer. The program also features Dr. Brenda Grettenberger, who has worked with Dr. Pol since 1992.
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There are some cases where a dog has to be humanely euthanized.
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Is there excessive gore?
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Lots of medical procedures, some blood and gore, but it's not excessive (imo).
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Does it have a sad ending?
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ChibiProwl
Some episodes can end on a sad note with a beloved pet being euthanized.
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Is there domestic violence?
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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Animals are shown being given prescribed medications by the veterinarians on the show.
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Dogs will come into the clinic because they were fighting.
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Does a horse die?
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Yes. Horses have died because of disease.
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Are there bugs?
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Mites, lice, bot flies
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Are there snakes?
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Occasionally Dr. Pol will see a pet snake.
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Does a cat die?
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A cat will die occasionally because of cancer or disease.
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Cows will sometimes die because of disease or a ruptured uterus because they push it inside out.
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Are animals abused?
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The abuse is not shown happening.
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Is there a dead animal?
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ChibiProwl
Yes. Cows, dogs, and other animals do die on screen.
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Assault
Is someone restrained?
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Animals are, but people are not.
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Bodily Harm
Is there eye mutilation?
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There may be some cases where an animals eye might be out of the socket or the eye has been injured in some way.
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Is there finger/toe mutilation?
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Sometimes a cat or dog will have a rather nasty paw injury, or a toenail/fingernail torn off.
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Are any teeth damaged?
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Yes. Some dogs and cats will need to have teeth removed because they’re rotten and/or injured. Horses will have their teeth filed because of age.
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Is there shaving/cutting?
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Animals are shaved for surgeries
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Does someone break a bone?
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Animals routinely come into the clinic with broken bones.
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Does someone have a seizure?
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A dog does suffer a seizure in one episode.
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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Dogs and other animals are seen struggling to breathe due to pneumonia, other diseases, or rarely injuries.
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Is there amputation?
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Yes. Cats and dogs will have a limb amputation due to injuries.
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Is there genital trauma/mutilation?
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There are cases where the veterinarians will castrate/fix/spay animals.
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Children
Does a kid die?
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Goat kids will sometimes die.
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Family
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Does a parent die?
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A calf’s parent will die to a protruding uterus.
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Gross
Does someone vomit?
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Yes. Dogs are shown puking.
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Does someone wet/soil themselves?
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One of the Pol’s dogs poops itself during a surgery.
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Does someone spit?
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There is an instance where one of the veterinarians spits out a gross substance.
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Is there audio gore?
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ChibiProwl
You will sometimes hear an animal puke without seeing it.
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Law Enforcement
Is there copaganda?
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There is at least one sheriff shown in a positive light; not sure if that qualifies. It's minor.
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Medical
Are needles/syringes used?
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Cats, dogs, and numerous other animals get needles for sedation and euthanasia if they’re really sick.
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Does someone have cancer?
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Dogs and cats will be diagnosed with cancer from time to time.
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Is there a hospital scene?
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One of the vets visits the hospital to give birth.
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Mental Health
Does someone die by suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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Is there shakey cam?
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Occasionally the camera will shake in response to something happening during an emergency call. Ex: The camera man has to jump out of the way of a raging cow and accidentally drops the camera or moves the camera erratically.
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Pregnancy
Does someone miscarry?
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ChibiProwl
A cow will miscarry due to a malformed baby.
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Is there childbirth?
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There are several instances of animals giving birth which typically is not censored.
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Are there abortions?
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Pigs and cows will spontaneously abort due to disease most of the time.
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Prejudice
Are there fat jokes?
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No.
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Vehicular
Does a car crash?
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A car does crash into an Amish buggy, injuring a horse.
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Is someone hit by a car?
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Violence
Is there blood/gore?
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ChibiProwl
Dogs and other animals will sometimes bleed due to childbirth, cancer or other diseases.
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Is there gun violence?
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Yes. Dogs and cats are sometimes shot by guns or arrows.
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