Ep 2. A Brave Little Dog
- TVPG
- May 25, 2019
- 41 min
In the sixth season of the popular show Dr. Jeff Rocky Mountain Vet, episode 2 titled "A Brave Little Dog" follows the daily lives of Dr. Jeff and his staff at the Planned Pethood Plus veterinary clinic. The episode depicts the heartwarming and touching stories of the pets of the Rocky Mountains.
The episode begins with a call to the clinic from a concerned pet owner named Alexandria, who brings in her dog, Carbon, after noticing a lump on her leg. Dr. Jeff quickly diagnoses the lump as a tumor that needs to be removed. The surgery is complicated and difficult, but the team puts their best effort to save the little dog. However, during the surgery, it is found that Carbon has an even bigger problem with cancerous cells that have spread throughout her body. Despite the grim diagnosis, Dr. Jeff does everything possible to prolong Carbon's life and keep her comfortable.
The episode then takes a dramatic turn as two men come into the clinic with a stray dog who has been hit by a car. The dog is in severe condition and needs immediate attention. Dr. Jeff and his team quickly assess the little pooch and discover that she has multiple injuries, including a broken pelvis and a dislocated hip. The dog needs to undergo an emergency surgery to fix these injuries, but the procedure is risky and might have a negative outcome.
The dog, who has been named by the staff as Brave, successfully undergoes surgery, but the road to her recovery is challenging. She needs to remain perfectly still to avoid any further damage, which proves to be very difficult. However, the team never gives up on Brave, and they work tirelessly to keep her calm and comfortable. After months of hard work, Brave's condition remarkably improves, and she is ready to find her forever home.
The final story of the episode features a family with a blind dog named Duke. Duke, who has been blind since birth, is brought to the clinic after experiencing seizures. Dr. Jeff and his team perform several tests and discover that Duke has epilepsy. The team works hard to find the cause of his seizures and adjust his medication accordingly. In the meantime, the dog's owner, Daphne, shares that Duke's blindness has been quite challenging. But despite all the issues, Duke is a happy and loving dog who deserves the best care.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Jeff and his team once again showcase their dedication to their profession and their love for animals. They tirelessly work to improve the lives of the pets under their care and provide comfort and care to those who need it most. Through adversity, they show that they will never give up on an animal in need. The episode serves as a reminder of the beauty and love that come with having a pet and the remarkable work that veterinarians do every day.