Dr. Dee: Alaska VetWW

Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet

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Dog Begins to Wake Up in the Middle of Surgery

Terry Wighs and his assistant Nicole fly out on a volunteer mission to the town of McGrath to treat animals. Half-way through a spaying procedure, something goes wrong with the anesthetic.

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General "Huskaroo" was born with a deformity that limits the use of his front legs. Thanks to Dr. Dee and a special contraption, General is walking like a normal pup in no time.WWW

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In the remote town of Bettles, animal clinics are the only way the residents can get veterinary care for their pets. The small nature of the town also means that a neuter can happen anywhere - including a diner table.WWW

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Twelve-year-old Riley is near and dear to her owner's heart and also the staff at Animal House. When they discover a tumor around her heart, delivering the bad news is difficult.WWW

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It takes a team of three, some swift lasso-ing and a little ingenuity to castrate this calf, but if anyone can do it, it's Dr. Dee and her team.WWW

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After driving to a town two hours away, Dr. Dee and Tiffany must help a ram who has a horn growing dangerously close to his eye.WWW

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This gecko surgery is a first for Dr. Dee, so she must think of a creative way to anesthetize the tiny animal in order to remove a mass behind her eye.WWW

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After Surgery, This Tiny Gecko Nestles Up on a Tiny Waterbed

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Ducks are naturally sexually aggressive animals and for Quackers, overuse led to a prolapsed penis. Because it's infected, Dr. Dee has to give it a little trim to fix the issue, but he'll be back in action in no time.WWW

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Antler "warts" are somewhat common, but this is one of the most severe cases that Dr. Terry has ever seen. It will take some quick trimming to help bring back this reindeer's line of vision.WWW

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Reindeer With Severe Antler 'Warts' Needs Help

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Nemo, Ruby's stud, has come in for a neuter, but the simple procedure Dr. Dee had planned changes once she discovers that one of his 'balls' is inside his body.WWW

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Town Stud Has a Bit of a Complicated Neuter

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A whole team has gathered to aid in the castration of a baby cow, but its mom isn't having any of it and leads a charge attack on Dr. Dee.WWW

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Mama Cow Fiercely Protects Her Baby from Castration

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Sonia suffers from severe glaucoma and needs to have her eye removed. The surgery is tricky, so Dr. Dee must proceed with caution.WWW

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Nicole has a soft spot for all animals and these baby squirrels are no exception. They need some flea treatment, then they'll need a new home to live in since they've been around humans too long to be released back into the wild.WWW

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These Baby Squirrels are Cute, but They Need Flea Treatment

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Ringo the husky suffers from megesophagus and needs a special chair in order to eat safely. Dr. Dee and the rescue organization think they've found the perfect family for him.WWW

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Ringo the Special Needs Husky Finds His Perfect Home

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Dr. Dee dances with chummy cockatoo Bubba as she has a "spa day" to trim her wings and her beak.WWW

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Dr. Dee and her husband's dog, Laverne, appears to be having neurological issues. They're bringing her in for a special MRI to hopefully rule out a brain tumor.WWW

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For Laverne the Dog, a Special MRI Will Uncover Neurological Issues

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A good Samaritan brings in a stray dog with some serious wounds, a thin physique, and a strange skin condition. Dr. Dee must work with Animal Control to find his family and figure out if he comes from a good home.WWW

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