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Kids Say the Darndest Things

When a sick dog can barely walk, the PVS vets are on the case.

Pol on Patrol

A documentary-style look into the personal lives of the country vets.

A DOCumentary

A challenging farm call turns into an emergency for one of the team.

It's Charles, He's Hurt!

No matter the heat, the vets keep cool during multiple intense emergencies.

Chutes and Bladders

Donkeys, ducks, and dogs-from quirky to jaw dropping, Pol Vets see it all!

Pup Friction

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.

Dr. Pol-Ar Express

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.

Here's Looking at Moo

A new addition, Doc and Dianne welcome a Friesian filly to the family.

At Fowl Throttle

The vets swing into action mending paws, jaws, and a down on his luck duck.

Brrr, It's Friesian!

Limps, lumps and camel thumps; Dr. Nicole tends to her old beloved beagle.

Litter-ally Puppies

Clinic house cat, Tater, falls ill and the team bands together to save him.

Trouble With Tater

A Chihuahuas labor stalls, and a curious cat gets hooked.

Pups and Downs

A family tradition for the generations, it's time for an incredible fair.

Once Upon a Fair

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.

The Amazing Dr. Brenda

A three-legged feline hangs around the clinic.

Hooked on a Feline

From cows that kick to bloodhounds that bite, the team of doctors has to shake off the pain to finish the job.

Whack-A-Pol

The holidays are here again with lights, decorations and a snowstorm! Despite the weather, the staff are determined to keep their spirits high.

Meow-y Christmas

Dr. Pol welcomes a new vet to the clinic, Dr. Olivia.

I've Never Met Herbivore

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.

Cat in the H.A.T.S

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.

Dog Dazed Afternoon

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.

Puppy Love

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.

Un-Bee-Lievable

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.

Dr. Franken-Pol

As Thanksgiving draws near, Charles plans to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the staff at the clinic.

Albert Ein-swine

It's All Dutch to Me

From wrangling wild alpacas to rolling stubborn heifers, the veterinarians have a busy week.

Pop! Goes the Beagle

Spring is in full swing in central Michigan, and the veterinarians are busy with babies.

Three Vets and a Baby

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.

Storm's a-Mooin'

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.

More Than a Feline

Dr. Pol and team work on cases from a tiny reptile to an injured horse.

The Magic Touch

PVS is busy with a sick Shih Tzu, boisterous camels, and a hungry iguana.

A Hard Day's Bite

Glove Will Find a Way

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.

Athena the Great

Dr. Pol and Charles cook up a special treat for Mother's Day.

A Mom Like No Udder

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.

A Fair to Remember

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?

The Incredible Mr. Quackerson

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?

Apocalypse Cow

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!

Dr. StrangeGlove

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?

Dairy Queens

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.

Frostbitten in the Mitten

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.

Flip 'N Stitch

The Pols' Friesian horse, Anneke, gives birth to a small colt.

Foaly Moses!

Dogs of all breeds come into the clinic after getting into mischief and intense emergency situations.

K-9 to 5

Poisoned pups, sassy cats and some new feline neighbors keep the clinic busy.

New Cats on the Block

Summer may be ending, but that does not stop Dr. Pol's clients from rushing in.

Hook. Line & Lemur

Dr. Pol finds himself giving around-the-clock care with two emergency foalings.

The Foal Monty

Dr. Pol glides into the clinic and sports a newly replaced ankle and a new set of wheels.

Boot-Scootin' Boogie

Intestinal parasites, a tail amputation and a hitchhiking kitten create the whirlwind of patients at PVS this week.

The Quest for Camel-ot

The vets take on a pregnant pooch, a choking mare and a wobbly steer.

Dramatic Paws

The PVS team tackles cases from a mangled mutt to a severely bloated steer.

Fresh Off the Bloat

The PVS vets treat a herniated horse, a mischievous mouse, and a kangaroo.

Poodles & Company

It's a feline frenzy as Dr. Pol tackles a multitude of cat-titudes.

Mission Impawssible

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.

Oh, You Paw Thing

A muskrat attack sends a dog to the vet; Dr. Nicole has exciting news.

A Ruff Patch

Whoa Mama!

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.

What’s Up, Doc?

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.

Charles in Charge

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!

Pigs in a Blanket

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.

New Dog, Pol Tricks

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.

Spring Fever

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?

Wonder Horse

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.

Piggin' Out

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.

Ruff Day at the Office

A swift kick from a horse forces Charles to sit out farm calls, so it’s up to Diane to fill his coveralls.

Black and White and Pol All Over

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!

Cowhide and Seek

Knights of the Round Stable

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.

Mommy Reindeerest

Show Me the Bunny

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.

Don't Turkey, Be Happy

A piglet named Winston is rushed into the clinic after his owners become worried about his sudden decline in health.

Grub-a-Dub-Dub

The clinic encounters constipated cats, gassy horses and even a surprise proposal.

May the Horse Be With You

On this week’s episode, the docs are bombarded with four dogs that have been attacked.

Kung Fu Biting

Dr. Michele shadows the regulars for a crash course in farm calls, Dr. Pol-style.

You Can't Handle the Tooth

Winter is making a slow exit, but the animals are coming in fast at PVS and Dr. Pol's son marries his childhood sweetheart!

Something Pol, Something New

Not even a kick to the head keeps Dr. Pol from coming to the rescue of his clients.

Another One Fights The Doc

From broken legs to stalled labor, summertime doesn't mean vacation time on this sizzling episode of the Incredible Dr. Pol.

Meow & Forever

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.

Frankly My Deer...

Three Little Piglets

Puppies have overrun the clinic; six litters of playful pups need checkups.

Twenty, Twenty, Twenty Four Puppies to Go!

PVS helps a laboring Lab, a wounded big pig, and a kitten needing a home.

Happy Meowloween

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.

Mini Mayhem

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.

A New Pup In Town

Polnado Warning

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.

Noah's Bark

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.

The Bull Pen

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.

How Now Smelly Cow

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.

Slop, Drop and Pol

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.

Piggin' in the Rain

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!

PUP-PUP-HOORAY!

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!

Peacock-a-doodle-do

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.

Mow, Mow, Mow Your Goat

The team at Pol Veterinary Services deal with animal attacks, breakaway bovines and slick sheep.

Sheep-a-Dee-Doo-Dah

A dog is shot; a mauled dog needs care; an unexpected rodeo.

Itchin' for a Stichin'

Pe-Pol's Choice

As the weather begins to warm up, the staff members receive frantic telephone calls from clients needing their help.

Rock-a-Baa Baby

One Pol Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Dr. Pol comes to the rescue when a baby reindeer emergency turns into a three-day dilemma.

Doc Got Run Over by a Reindeer

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.

A Twitch in Time

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.

All Episodes of The Incredible Dr. Pol

Season 1

How Now Downed Cow?

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2011

Up Sheep's Creek

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/2012

Got Your Goat

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/13/2012

Vet and Wild

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2011