New Nat Geo TV program - The Incredible Dr. Pol

scsmith42 · November 15, 2011, 04:36:40 PM

Dr. Pol is a Veterinarian located in central Michigan (his staff and customer's accents remind me of Jeff and Tammy), and the show follows him as he makes farm calls as well as providing treatment in his clinic.

He is somewhat of a modern day Dr. James Herriot (author of the book and TV series All Creatures Great and Small).

My wife and I watched our first episode last night (recorded last weekend) and really enjoyed it. It was somewhat reminiscent of what Laureen encounters in some of her more rural counties. It was both interesting and entertaining, and worth the watch if you have the time.

Jeff · November 15, 2011, 06:19:13 PM

I read this out in the blind on my phone and was thinking Scott said Doctor Pol had an accent like Tammy and I and I was thinking, that ain't right. Doctor Pol has what I think is a very Dutch Accent.

My Brother-In-Law Jan Altman, who we call Pete, that many of you know, worked with Dr. Pol for over 23 years while he was the animal control officer for Isabella county and has always been his and my Sister Lynda's family vet. Dr. Pol was the Vet for the county and still is. I met Dr. Pol many years ago while volunteering to help at a Rabies clinic with Pete. Afterwards we went to his home for a Pizza Party. I still remember that well due to one particular member of Doctor Pol's Menagerie. I had just sat down on his couch with a plate of Pizza and heard this skidding of toenails sound coming around the corner and across the room from me on the hardwood floor. Then appeared what I initially thought was a giraffe running full tilt in my direction as it has hit a big area rug and gained traction and speed. It was Doctor Pol's huge Harlequin Great Dane. He lit beside me on the couch, and he, the couch and I, slid about 3 feet back in the room. He turned and look down at me, and I mean way down. I ate my pizza just out of the reach of his drool. My sister's crazy dog Sophie was just in his office last week. Doc had told Pete some stuff about the camera crews being around. I'll have to get Tammy to record the shows so we can watch them and see if we know anybody.

Taylortractornut · November 15, 2011, 07:27:23 PM

I ve seen one episode and he reminds me of my Vet. I couldnt think of losing our family vet. Dr Pol seems to really care for the animals. I have used another vet but they seemed to not care for the animals.

WDH · November 15, 2011, 09:15:10 PM

Scott,

I just went and looked for it but could not find it. Do you know when it airs? I would like to tape it for my daughter who started Vet School at UGA this Fall.

Jeff · November 15, 2011, 09:17:09 PM

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/wild/shows-incredible-dr-pol/

New Episodes Saturdays 10P et/pt

WDH · November 15, 2011, 09:24:36 PM

Most excellent.

thecfarm · November 16, 2011, 06:42:37 AM

I'll be taping it too at that time of night.

scsmith42 · November 16, 2011, 09:21:55 AM

Quote from: Jeff on November 15, 2011, 06:19:13 PM
I read this out in the blind on my phone and was thinking Scott said Doctor Pol had an accent like Tammy and I and I was thinking, that ain't right. Doctor Pol has what I think is a very Dutch Accent.

Well, admittedly it was his clients accents that reminded me of y'all, but what the heck?!

Jeff, your family connection to Dr. Pol is very cool!

sandhills · November 16, 2011, 09:38:36 AM

I hadn't heard of it, I'll have to check it out. When you grow up in a rural area, good vets are just as revered as good doctors (maybe more) and the bad ones don't seem to last very long, heck I know people that will call the vet before they'll call a doctor when things aren't quite right. :D

thecfarm · February 13, 2012, 10:08:01 AM

Just ran across it at 7 last night. I was going to ask about his accent,but I see Jeff all ready said something. A nice program, for a change. Saw the program where some guy brings in a dog that got into a porcupine,next day he's back with the same dog with more quills than the day before. :'(

Jeff · February 13, 2012, 12:30:05 PM

I've still not been able to catch or find that program! :-\

DouginUtah · February 13, 2012, 03:12:14 PM

Quote from: Jeff on February 13, 2012, 12:30:05 PM
I've still not been able to catch or find that program! :-\

At first I thought you had not found the Dr. Pol program on TV, but now, after reading your post above, I guess you are talking about the porcupine/dog episode.

National Geographic Wild, DirectTV channel 283 Thursday at 2:00-3:00 PM--"How Now Downed Cow?"

thecfarm · February 13, 2012, 03:21:19 PM

There was a few videos on the NGEO web site. Might be able to find it there. I've pulled quills out of my dog more than once. The last 2 years have been almost quill free. He'll just bark steady until I get there. My step son and his girlfriend was here from DC. She went to CIA in Poughkeepsie NY. She said out in the boonies. :

We was up late one night and I just opened the door and let my dog in. The girl friend had a fit when she saw the dog. Little points sticking out of his nose. I think about 50. This was at just about mid night. Got the pliers out and pulled them out. Country living at it's best. She did not know what to think.Welcome to the family,by the way. ;D

Jeff · February 13, 2012, 03:53:21 PM

Quote from: DouginUtah on February 13, 2012, 03:12:14 PM
Quote from: Jeff on February 13, 2012, 12:30:05 PM
I've still not been able to catch or find that program! :-\

At first I thought you had not found the Dr. Pol program on TV, but now, after reading your post above, I guess you are talking about the porcupine/dog episode.

National Geographic Wild, DirectTV channel 283 Thursday at 2:00-3:00 PM--"How Now Downed Cow?"

I was talking about the show, and we don't have that channel or that network. :-\

thecfarm · February 13, 2012, 04:05:59 PM

I've been stuck in the house due to temps that I don't want to be outside. Too bad you don't have that channel. Lots of nature on there. That Dog Whisperer guy can do wonders in just about 10 minutes. I had a boss like him,great with animals,but worth nothing when it came to people or a boss.

WDH · February 13, 2012, 09:30:56 PM

My daughter (who is a Vet student) and I watched all four episodes over the Holidays and enjoyed them thoroughly.

Jeff · February 13, 2012, 10:41:32 PM

Maybe this summer, I'll just go grab my brother-in-law and we'll go hangout with Dr. Pohl for a day instead.

Paul_H · October 07, 2013, 12:00:38 AM

My wife and daughters are real fans of Dr Pol and I have enjoyed him too.I just finished watching the one where they trap and neuter some ferral cats and a heart jerker where they had to put down a 36 year old Horse named Henry.

A good show and a caring bunch,all of them.

LeeB · October 07, 2013, 01:06:26 AM

The show has been on for a good while. It's in it's second or third season. Good show.

Chuck White · October 07, 2013, 07:20:03 AM

We watch it regularly, on Dish Network, can't remember the channel, but it's in between channels 180-189.

It's a very interesting show, I like the fact that he "tells it like it is".