The Incredible Dr. Pol
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.
Type: tv
Season: 24
Episode: N/A
Duration: 44 minutes
Release: 2011-10-29
Rating: 8.5
Season 1 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2011-10-29
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.
2011-11-29
2012-04-12
It’s another unpredictable, busy week for Dr. Pol as he does pregnancy checks on 60 feisty heifers, treats an injured alpaca and tries to save a sheep with a prolapsed uterus.
2012-04-13
Got Your Goat-Dr. Pol tackles a variety of cases, include a sick pup from a puppy mill, a baby goat who was kicked in the head by a horse, and a French bulldog who arrives at the clinic in critical condition after being hit by a car.
Season 2 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2012-08-25
2012-09-01
A pregnant cow has a fever, causing her to go into premature labor; Dr. Brenda removes an abscess from a puppy's head; Dr. Pol trims down a horse's teeth so it can comfortably chew.
2012-09-08
A veterinary student shadows Dr. Pol for a day as he treats a downed cow at a nearby farm and visits a local breeder and trainer of racehorses to ensure that the animals are in good health for breeding.
2012-09-15
2012-09-22
2012-09-29
2012-12-25
Pol and Charles reflect back on some of the most exciting experiences in the clinic and out on farm calls over the past year.
2013-01-05
2013-01-12
2013-01-19
2013-01-26
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.
2013-02-02
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.
2013-02-09
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 into a bidding war over a sheep at the fair, it's anybody's guess as to who will come out on top.
2013-02-16
Dr. Pol and his son set out to solve a mystery — 10 Angus steers have suddenly gone lame and are struggling to stand. Back at the clinic, a recent widow is willing to pay whatever it costs to save her late husband's dog after the pet ingested a rock. The summer heat isn't the only thing causing Dr. Pol to sweat; he's preparing for a family reunion. Extra company makes the clinic feel jam-packed, but a few more hands provides needed relief.
2013-02-23
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.
2013-03-02
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?
2013-03-09
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.
Season 3 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2013-08-17
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.
2013-08-24
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.
2013-08-31
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.
2013-09-07
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!
2013-09-14
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.
2013-09-21
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.
Season 4 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2014-01-04
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.
2014-01-11
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.
2014-01-18
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.
2014-01-25
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.
2014-02-01
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.
2014-03-01
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?
2014-03-08
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?
2014-03-14
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?
2014-03-29
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.
2014-03-22
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.
2014-04-05
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.
2014-04-12
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.
Season 5 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2014-08-23
Dr. Brenda tries to save a calf with a dislocated hip. Dr. Pol helps a hedgehog and a retired stallion and then judges a chili-cook off.
2014-08-30
Dr. Brenda's 21-years working at the clinic is taken a look at. A horse receives help with weight management whilst a dog with a stomach wound is helped.
2014-09-06
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.
2014-09-13
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?
2014-09-20
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.
2014-09-27
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.
2014-10-04
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.
2014-10-11
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.
2014-10-18
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.
2014-10-25
Halloween-themed episode in which Dr. Pol tends to the needs of a variety of animals. Included: cows; sugar gliders; horses.
Season 6 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2015-01-10
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.
2015-01-17
Vets, calves and cats are all having a hard time after getting the cold shoulder from Jack Frost this winter. Farmers, livestock and pets work to adapt while Dr. Pol stays warm the only way he knows how — by keeping busy.
2015-01-24
The Pol Clinic vets are up to their coverall collars in clients and the new vet, Dr. Emily, can’t start soon enough as Dr. Pol juggles cases that send him out to help a horse combating colic, a rabbit that can’t hop to it, and a working dog named Stitches, with possible head trauma.
2015-01-31
The animals of Isabella County are getting antsy after such a long winter and they’re up to more trouble than usual.
2015-02-07
Dr. Pol certainly has a lot on his plate when a pit-bull is in for emergency surgery, a pair of pups run into a prickly porcupine, and Smoke the pet pig, is attacked; but Charles may have bitten off more than he can chew when he decides to enter the annual pancake eating contest.
2015-02-14
Popeye the therapy rabbit comes into Pol Clinic with overgrown teeth but leaves with a couple of dates when his owner, Jodi, of nearby Hopewell Therapeutic Ranch persuades Dr. Pol to donate dinner with himself and Diane for her organization’s auction fundraiser!
2015-02-21
A pup with eye problems, a bird with a busted beak, and a trio of possibly pregnant alpacas start the day, but emergency after emergency keeps the entire clinic hopping well into the night on one frantic Friday.
2015-02-28
While the Pol clinic is packed to the gills with a mini-pig, giant bunny, pregnant dog, and a busted hen; the Pol’s own family of animals is about to add one more pooch to the pack.
2015-03-07
It’s all dogs, all day this week at Pol Veterinary Services! Dogs are an incredibly important part of the Pols’ lives, as both personal pets and clients. From unclaimed strays to nosy farm dogs, there’s no pup Dr. Pol and crew won’t treat.
2015-03-14
A swift kick from a horse forces Charles to sit out farm calls, so it’s up to Diane to fill his coveralls.
Season 7 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2015-07-25
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!
2015-08-01
It's no secret that Dr. Pol has a need for speed; in his stable of unique cars, the stainless steel DMC DeLorean is one of his all-time favorites, but much like his patients this week – a prolapsed 4-H pig, a duck with a mangled web, and a cow with udder issues – this iconic car needs some TLC.
2015-08-08
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.
2015-08-15
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!
2015-08-22
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!
2015-08-29
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.
2015-09-05
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.
2015-09-12
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?
2015-09-19
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!
2015-09-26
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.
Season 8 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2016-01-09
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!
2016-01-16
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?
2016-01-23
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.
2016-01-30
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!
2016-02-06
After working hard throughout her pregnancy, it’s just about time for Dr. Emily’s maternity leave – but not before Dr. Pol and crew treat a slew of young animals.
2016-02-13
After working hard throughout her pregnancy, it's just about time for Dr. Emily's maternity leave, but not before Dr. Pol and crew treat a slew of young animals.
2016-02-20
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.
2015-09-11
2016-03-05
The clinic gets cases of sick and injured pups, from constipated puppies to deadly diseases and nasty dogfights, but with Dr. Pol's help, these dogs will be back to chasing their tails in no time!
2016-03-12
Early springtime in Michigan means mothers, including Diane Pol, are being celebrated across the state! From a cow’s dangerous breech birth to a very pregnant mare who escapes, the clinic will rest at nothing to nurture moms and their youngsters during this magical time of year.
2016-03-19
2016-03-26
2016-02-27
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.
Season 9 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2016-07-16
Spring is on the horizon in central Michigan, and with it comes new life. Calves and puppies are being born, and the Pols go all out to boost their peafowl flock!
2016-07-23
Bill calls on Dr. Pol because his 1,800-pound bull has been limping around. After a quick and very careful investigation, Doc realizes this burly bull simply needs a mani-pedi!
2016-07-30
Hailing from Georgia, Dr. Elizabeth Grammer is the latest addition to Team Pol, and she's arrived not a moment too soon. Her first weeks bring big surprises and helpful lessons as she learns the ropes at Pol Clinic.
2016-08-06
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.
2016-08-13
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.
2016-08-20
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.
2016-08-27
Dr. Pol hits the road to House Farms to handle an emergency calving, where a bone has cracked and fallen into the pelvis of the cow, blocking the calf's way out.
2016-09-03
Before the Pols can relax and go work on their lake house, Dr. Pol must treat a wide array of clients including a camel, a bull, and hedgehog.
2016-09-10
Dr. Emily remedies a Frankenstein puppy, Dr. Elizabeth does her first solo farm call, and spooky circumstances bring in a cat riddled with bb pellets.
2016-09-17
As Thanksgiving draws near, Charles plans to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the staff at the clinic.
2016-09-24
The Pols have had Great Danes as pets for decades. Frija, the oldest of the Pol's Danes, sunbathes at the family lake house. At almost 10 years old, Frija is the "old girl" of the house. Unfortunately, Dr. Pol diagnosed her with bone cancer and has a tough decision to make.
2016-03-19
Reliving the most bizarre moments in Dr. Pol history means scale invasions, creepy crawly maggots, and the lumpiest bumps and nastiest stenches.
Season 10 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2017-01-07
Ho, oh, no! It is the holiday season in Michigan and Dr. Pol and his team make their patient list, check it twice, and treat those who are naughty, spotty, snotty, and nice!
2017-01-14
2017-01-21
2017-02-04
The Pol team deals with spontaneous blizzards and chill temperatures.
2017-02-11
The clinic goes to the dogs as the vets have their hands full with a motley crew of pups.
2017-02-18
The team at Pol Veterinary Services deal with animal attacks, breakaway bovines and slick sheep.
2017-03-11
The Pol Clinic veterans take a new vet, Dr. Erin, under their wing, as they flip cows, clamp calves, tube horses and treat a rescue rooster with an injured foot.
2017-03-18
Dr. Pol and his team have a strange week as they treat some of the most bizarre patients they've ever seen.
2017-03-25
The Pol team receives a call about a rescued Saint Bernard in a life-threatening situation.
2017-07-01
Season 11 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2017-07-01
2017-07-15
Pol Veterinary Services deals with a busy week as a potbelly pig, hurt horses and injured cats need help.
2017-07-22
A full moon, Halloween and a freak fall snow storm keep Dr. Pol and the vets busy.
2017-07-29
Vet assistant Katie shadows Dr. Pol in hopes of getting into veterinary school.
2017-08-05
2017-08-19
Dogs of all breeds come into the clinic after getting into mischief and intense emergency situations.
2017-09-02
It’s wintertime, and the clinic staff needs to get to work. From a grumpy cat to after-hours emergencies, there is no rest for these cold and weary vets.
2017-09-09
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.
2017-09-16
Some of the most intriguing and intense cases seen at Pol Veterinary Services.
Season 12 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2018-01-06
In this very special episode, it's all furry felines --- the second most common animal to visit Pol Vet --- and that makes for a jam-packed hour of purrfect patients! From the gripping to the gross, tears of pain and joy, Doc and his team help cat lovers get the right care for their favorite fur balls. Whether it's a fishhook in the mouth, a seriously damaged eye, or an infected wound so gnarly it makes your skin crawl, Dr. Pol's cat clients get into all sorts of trouble – meow-ch!
2018-01-13
As the weather begins to warm up, the staff members receive frantic telephone calls from clients needing their help.
2018-01-20
This week, Dr. Pol helps with a basket of newborn puppies, and Dr. Brenda treats a thrashing horse with an injured leg..
2018-01-27
From wrangling wild alpacas to rolling stubborn heifers, the veterinarians have a busy week.
2018-02-03
Spring is in full swing in central Michigan, and the veterinarians are busy with babies.
2018-02-10
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!
2018-03-03
While Dr. Emily welcomes her baby into the world, the clinic sees a few chaotic cases, such as a turkey with some mysterious lumps, a heifer struggling to give birth, and a family dog experiencing a problematic labor.
2018-03-10
When a massive flood strikes Michigan, humans and animals alike are reeling from the devastating effects, making it a wet-and-wild week for the vets.
2018-03-17
From lightning strikes to cat fights, the clinic is seeing a slew of interesting cases.
2018-03-18
2018-03-24
2018-03-31
2018-04-07
Season 13 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2018-07-07
From cows that kick to bloodhounds that bite, the team of doctors has to shake off the pain to finish the job.
2018-07-14
A piglet named Winston is rushed into the clinic after his owners become worried about his sudden decline in health.
2018-07-21
The clinic encounters constipated cats, gassy horses and even a surprise proposal.
2018-07-28
Dr. Pol comes to the rescue when a baby reindeer emergency turns into a three-day dilemma.
2018-08-04
Poisoned pups, sassy cats and some new feline neighbors keep the clinic busy.
2018-08-11
Summer may be ending, but that does not stop Dr. Pol's clients from rushing in.
2018-08-18
n this pooch-packed episode, cut tails, close calls, quill pulling and knee popping keep the docs at Pol Veterinary Services paws-itively busy.
2018-08-25
Emergencies don’t follow regular business hours at Pol Vet. It’s 911 from head to tail in a race to save lives this week on The Incredible Dr. Pol.
2018-09-01
The holidays are here again with lights, decorations and a snowstorm! Despite the weather, the staff are determined to keep their spirits high.
2018-09-08
On this week’s episode, the docs are bombarded with four dogs that have been attacked.
2018-09-15
Dr. Michele shadows the regulars for a crash course in farm calls, Dr. Pol-style.
2018-09-22
Looks like chills are multiplying this week on The Incredible Dr. Pol! A nasty bug has hit the clinic causing multiple staffers to call out sick.
2018-09-29
The vets go over the hills and through the woods of central Michigan from one emergency call to the next.
Season 14 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2019-01-12
The vets have their hands full doing what they do best: saving animals in distress.
2019-01-19
Winter is making a slow exit, but the animals are coming in fast at PVS and Dr. Pol's son marries his childhood sweetheart!
2019-01-26
Dr. Pol finds himself giving around-the-clock care with two emergency foalings.
2019-02-02
There is no shortage of mama drama as the docs handle cases with new moms.
2019-02-09
It’s a baby bonanza at Pol Veterinary Services, where the docs have their hands full with some beautiful babies...and some angry mamas.
2019-02-16
Not even a kick to the head keeps Dr. Pol from coming to the rescue of his clients.
2019-02-23
New doc Nicole Arcy learns from the pros at Pol Veterinary Services and treats all kinds of animals.
2019-03-02
Charles and Beth show off a new flock of peachicks and a little chicklet to Doc and Diane!
2019-03-09
Three young children and their animals prepare to compete at the 2018 Isabella County Fair.
2019-03-16
Summer is in full swing and Pol Veterinary Services is abuzz with ducks, pups and all sorts of emergencies.
2019-03-23
From broken legs to stalled labor, summertime doesn't mean vacation time on this sizzling episode of the Incredible Dr. Pol.
2019-03-30
This time on The Incredible Dr. Pol, it’s Dr. Pol’s turn to be a patient! Decades of rough riding as a legendary country vet have left Doc with severe arthritis in his right ankle.
Season 15 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2019-07-13
Dr. Pol glides into the clinic and sports a newly replaced ankle and a new set of wheels.
2019-07-20
'Tis the season for mysterious cases, wild chases and a little Christmas magic.
2019-07-27
From first-time mama dramas to a goat as sweet as honey and a trusty police horse choking, it’s all a balancing act that keeps the vets on their toes!
2019-08-03
Intestinal parasites, a tail amputation and a hitchhiking kitten create the whirlwind of patients at PVS this week.
2019-08-10
This week on The Incredible Dr. Pol, Michigan is blasted with a blizzard, but not even snow and ice can slow the team down when animals are in need!
2019-08-17
This week on The Incredible Dr. Pol, a bona fide bevy of bovine awaits Drs. Pol and Nicole as they roll out to Clay Knob for herd health checks.
2019-08-24
The patients of PVS find their way into trouble, including a goat that gets tangled up in a fence that causes a life-threatening injury.
2019-08-31
Dr. Pol sees thousands of patients every year, and yet only one pint-sized pony has managed to capture his unbridled love--Charlie the Mini-Horse!
2019-09-07
This week on The Incredible Dr. Pol, winter is on its way out but not before one last ice storm causes PVS to close early!
2019-09-21
Season 16 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2020-01-25
It's spring in Michigan, and the baby farm animals are keeping the Pol team on its toes.
2020-02-01
Between a baby bonanza and barnyard emergencies, it's a nonstop week for the docs at PVS.
2020-02-15
The docs have their hands full with 4-H clients preparing for the Isabella County Fair.
2020-02-22
At Pol Veterinary Services, the doctors treat an emu with a fractured leg.
2020-02-29
After five years at Pol Veterinary Services, the doctors face Dr. Emily's departure.
2020-03-14
2020-03-21
2020-03-28
2020-04-11
Season 17 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2020-07-11
2020-07-18
2020-07-25
A full moon has been known to make the animals of central Michigan act a little crazy, and this month is no exception. Things are even weirder since it's also Friday the 13th! From unique animals to strange situations, it's a freaky Friday on this episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol.
2020-08-01
In the midst of cows taking over the parking lot, Dr. Pol rushes to the scene of an emergency to pick up a dog that was hit by a car. After an extensive search, the owners were identified, and Dr. Pol and the staff help the poor pup onto the road to recovery.
2020-08-08
2020-08-15
2020-08-22
2020-08-29
2020-09-05
Winter weather doesn’t deter Pol Vet’s dedicated docs as they treat animal eye infections, accidental overdoses and scaly skin conditions.
2020-09-12
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!
Season 18 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2021-01-02
Dr. Pol performs health checks and gives vaccinations to puppies and foster kittens.
2021-01-09
2021-01-16
2021-01-23
2021-01-30
2021-02-06
2021-02-13
2021-02-20
2021-02-27
2021-03-06
Season 19 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2021-07-24
The vets at Pol Veterinary Services tackle a wide range of summer ailments.
2021-07-31
The PVS team tackles cases from a mangled mutt to a severely bloated steer.
2021-08-07
The PVS vets treat a herniated horse, a mischievous mouse, and a kangaroo.
2021-08-28
From fights and falls to geckos and goats, Doc and the vets save the day; pigs, puppies and an adorable vet-to-be keep things interesting at the clinic.
2021-09-04
Puppies have overrun the clinic; six litters of playful pups need checkups.
2021-09-11
PVS is busy, from birthing mega pups to welcoming a new Pol bundle of joy.
Season 20 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2022-01-01
It's the dog days of winter for PVS as they treat limps, lumps and injured pups.
2022-01-15
From lumps and bumps to geckos and goats, Dr. Pol and the vets save the day.
2022-01-22
Dr. Pol races to save a cow battling tremors and assists a difficult birth.
2022-02-05
Dr. Jan Pol along with his wife, Diane, runs a veterinary clinic in central Michigan's farm country.
2022-02-12
Dr. Jan Pol along with his wife, Diane, runs a veterinary clinic in central Michigan's farm country.
2022-02-19
Dr. Pol helps 4-H kids get their farm animals ready at the County Fair.
2022-03-05
The vets work their magic on baby beagles, weeping wounds and broken bones.
2022-03-19
Dr. Pol treats a sow who is too ill to care for her 15 piglets, a German shepherd that collided with a golf cart, a wobbly colt and plenty of puppies.
Season 21 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2022-07-16
No matter the heat, the vets keep cool during multiple intense emergencies.
2022-07-23
PVS is busy with a sick Shih Tzu, boisterous camels, and a hungry iguana.
2022-08-20
PVS helps a laboring Lab, a wounded big pig, and a kitten needing a home.
2022-09-03
The vets swing into action mending paws, jaws, and a down on his luck duck.
2022-09-10
Limps, lumps and camel thumps; Dr. Nicole tends to her old beloved beagle.
2022-09-17
Clinic house cat, Tater, falls ill and the team bands together to save him.
Season 22 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2023-01-14
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.
2023-01-21
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.
2023-01-28
The pets of Central Michigan are in a jam, and it's up to PVS to get them unstuck. Dr. Pol plucks porcupine quills from a Mastiff's nose. Dr. Nicole pulls three feet of string from a cat, and Dr. Lisa unhooks a dog from a fishhook. An emergency case sends Dr. Pol out on a farm call to treat a horse with choke, while Dr. Brenda has her hands full with pregnancy checks on a herd of rowdy cows.
2023-02-04
There's no time to waste when the emergency calls come in. Dr. Pol is called out to two calvings, Dr. Lisa skillfully stitches a Chihuahua after a dog fight, Dr. Brenda gives special attention to a calf needing extra nutrients, and Dr. Nicole gives a duck a pedicure. With one call right after the other, the team's day is just as wild as the Michigan weather.
2023-02-11
The Pol's welcome to a new foal to the family as the warmer spring temperatures turn up the heat on animal emergencies. Dr. Brenda's knee snaps while saving the life of a mare. Dr. Pol is called out to treat five calves that are struggling to grow. Dr. Nicole plucks quills from a curious Chihuahua, and Dr. Lisa treats a cat with a blocked bladder.
2023-02-18
Merling the macaw lands at the clinic for a beak trim and ruffles a few feathers. Dr. Pol responds to an emergency call for an ailing alpaca, and Dr. Lisa pulls porcupine quills from a feisty cow. Dr. Brenda performs and emergency C-section on a Pit bull, and Dr. Nicole is called out to aid a stalled farrowing. Charles hopes that he has a solution for seat-stealing Tater.
2023-03-04
2023-03-11
2023-03-25
2023-04-01
2023-07-01
2023-07-08
Season 23 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2023-07-21
Dr. Pol performs emergency surgery on a dog that swallowed a rope toy. Dr. Nicole examines a tiny kitten with a big eye problem, and Dr. Lisa helps a horse suffering from heaves. A fungal infection glows on a Pomeranian while a lump grows on a Pitbull. The Pols celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with cake decorated by grandkids, Silas and Abigail.
2023-07-28
The country fair is in full swing. Preparations for the event have taken a lot of time, as the animals have to be presented in top form. And of course there are always minor and major emergencies during the fair, so the vets have to be on alert practically around the clock. Among other things, Dr. Pol treats a goat with a damaged ear, while Dr. Lisa examines a limping cow in detail. Meanwhile, at the clinic, Dr. Nicole is working tirelessly to save a dog's life.
2023-08-04
Dr. Pol treats bovines and a rabbit before a trip to the Netherlands for his 80th birthday. With the Doc away, a vocal pig needs hernia surgery, a blocked cat requires relief, and a puppy feels ill from eating something inedible.
2023-08-11
Dr. Pol helps a choking horse. Vets Lisa and Brenda treat cats Mushi and a fussy feline. Doc meets steer Dr. Strange. Charles worries for dog Athena and seeks dad's guidance.
2023-08-18
A small-town vet clinic faces a busy summer. Vets struggle healing an injured cat, wounded farm dog, and wobbly mini horse. Ferret and chicken pairs also need care. The vets' new puppy stirs happy chaos.
2023-08-24
Pregnant pup, goose, bunny occupy Pol Vet staff. Dr. Pol builds calf's cast. Blocked reindeer gets sudden relief. Vets treat injured pets after staffer intake. Lisa chases loose goats, altering plans.
2023-09-02
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As PVS decks the halls, a reindeer’s hurt hoof threatens his Christmas Eve take-off. Dr. Pol treats an abandoned puppy discovered on a cold silent night. Dr. Nicole rushes to a cow that isn’t acting right while Dr. Lisa assists a young cat struggling to breathe.
2023-09-09
It’s starting to look like winter in Michigan. The cold weather doesn’t stop Dr. Brenda from responding to an afterhours farm call to treat a down cow. Dr. Pol helps a German Shepherd that is in pain after eating cooked bones. Dr. Lisa uses a portable ultrasound to pregnancy check a highland cow, and Dr. Nicole staples a wound hidden under an Aussiedoodle’s thick fur. During breaks in the cases, Dr. Lisa leaves the clinic to go cross country skiing, and the Pol family gathers to go sledding.
2023-09-15
Everything feels connected as the vets see patterns emerge in their cases. Treating back-to-back Australian Shepherds, waves of animals suffering respiratory ailments, and a rush of lumps and bumps keeps the team hustling. Although the symptoms, breeds, and names can feel alike, no two cases are really the same.
2023-09-22
Surprises come in all scrapes and sizes. A cockatiel has a tweaked beak and Dr. Lisa ponders a barn cat’s bladder leak. When a Chihuahua arrives after hours with an eye emergency, Doc remains focused. A serious blemish surfaces on a show dog and a hoarse horse struggles to breathe. Everyone comes together to make Diane’s birthday extra special.
Season 24 - The Incredible Dr. Pol
2024-01-20
The clinic braces for a snowstorm as Doc races to an emergency farm call.
2024-02-03
Spring brings a baby boom of goats, reindeer, and puppies to the clinic.
2024-02-17
A challenging farm call turns into an emergency for one of the team.
2024-03-09
A family tradition for the generations, it's time for an incredible fair.
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