Ep 5. Heartland Shellebration
- TV-NR
- February 27, 2021
- 44 min
In Heartland Docs, DVM season 3 episode 5 titled "Heartland Shellebration," we see the veterinarians, Ben and Erin Schroeder, and their team at Heartland Animal Hospital celebrate various animals that play vital roles in our lives. They treat all kinds of animals, from reptiles to birds.
One of the cases involves Hank, a turtle that was found wandering in the middle of the road. He has a damaged shell, and the team needs to repair it so that Hank can get back to the water where he belongs. The doctors take Hank's measurements and use a 3D printer to make a custom-fit shell for him. They also work on Hank's diet to ensure that he gets all the nutrients he needs to heal properly.
The show also features a horse named Stetson, who is having trouble with his eyes. The doctors diagnose him with cysts on his eyelids. To treat the cysts, the team administers a local anesthetic and uses a small scalpel to remove them. They also use a laser to prevent any bleeding and reduce the risk of infection. They make sure Stetson is comfortable throughout the procedure, even giving him plenty of scratches once it's finished.
Another patient is a hen named Tilly, whose owners brought her in because she wasn't laying eggs. The veterinarians give Tilly a comprehensive physical exam, and they discover that she has mites and worms. They treat her with medication and give her daily baths to help her recover. Tilly's owners are overjoyed to see their beloved hen start laying eggs again.
In addition to the animal cases, Heartland Docs, DVM season 3 episode 5 highlights the incredible bond between people and their pets. The team at Heartland Animal Hospital works hard to not only care for the animals but also to treat every owner with compassion and respect.
Overall, "Heartland Shellebration" is an emotional and heartwarming episode that celebrates animals and the people who love them. Through their care and expertise, the veterinarians at Heartland Animal Hospital make a difference in the lives of their animal patients and their owners.
