Scottish Vets Down Under

Scottish vets Dr. Chris and Dr. Mike swap Scotland for Bendigo, Australia, caring for animals big and small. In this episode, Chris treats a grounded wedge-tailed eagle while Mike operates on a foal with a fractured skull. Dr. Clare removes a painful grass seed from an elderly dog's ear. The foal recovers well, and the eagle is released back to the wild-two patients given a second chance.

Spring in Bendigo brings venomous snakes and high-stakes rescues. Dr. Chris treats a wounded Red-bellied Black Snake and battles to save two cats bitten by deadly serpents-only one survives. Dr. Mike splints, then casts a lame foal's leg, giving it hope for a racing future. The vets also relocate a dangerous bee colony. While the snake doesn't make it, the foal runs free once more.

Dr. Chris operates on 13-year-old Bella, finding unexpected fluid with her tumour. Dr. Mike treats Sally the therapy pony for possible laminitis, easing her discomfort with hoof care and arthritis meds. Emu chicks get DNA-tested for breeding, and a surprise saltwater crocodile visit excites Dr. Chris. The episode ends with gold prospecting in Bendigo's historic bushland.

Dr. Chris checks two pet Blue Tongue Lizards, one with breathing trouble. At the equine hospital, Dr. Mike and his team rush to treat a brood mare suffering from colic-a life-threatening condition. Meanwhile, Dr. Chris examines a recovering Ringtail Possum and its companion, and performs dental work on a guinea pig who's travelled over 500km for care. The stakes are high for all involved.

It's a busy Saturday at the animal hospital as Dr. Chris treats Molly, a hard-working sheepdog with a skin injury. At the equine hospital, Dr. Mike performs delicate hernia surgery on a newborn foal. A rescued wombat joey undergoes a health check, and a ferret named Star gets eye-saving surgery. The vets also pay a special visit to a wildlife sanctuary for some unforgettable animal encounters.

It's foal season at the equine hospital, and a newborn colt arrives needing urgent care after a difficult birth. Dr. Chris deals with the seasonal spike in grass seed injuries-Dexter the dog and Kelpie pup Finn are both suffering. A trio of reptiles comes in for their annual check, including a feisty python. And the young foal's journey continues with careful treatment and close monitoring.

In the midst of Australia's devastating bushfire season, Dr. Chris treats wildlife impacted by the heat and smoke. A baby kangaroo arrives cold, scratched, and dehydrated. Later, a koala with a serious injury needs urgent care. At the equine hospital, Dr. Mike tends to a newborn foal with colic. As conditions ease, the team visits a local wildlife park for a well-earned change of pace.

At the equine hospital, Dr. Mike scans brood mares and witnesses a rare natural birth in the paddock. Later, the newborn foal returns with a bent leg needing early intervention. At the animal hospital, a cat named Shadow survives a close call with a deadly snake, while a bearded dragon presents with signs of bone disease. The team works tirelessly to help both large and small patients thrive.

Dr. Chris treats a 3-metre-long pregnant carpet python unable to lay her full clutch of eggs, requiring delicate surgery. At the equine hospital, Dr. Mike assesses a limping racehorse while Dr. Sarah tackles a more serious fracture needing immediate repair. An ibis chick with a suspected wing injury is brought in, and later the vets head to the Bendigo Cup for a true Aussie racing experience.

At Bendigo Equine Hospital, Lloyd the horse is treated for a knee injury caused by a fence wire. A newborn foal arrives in critical condition, needing urgent blood transfusions. At the animal hospital, Dr. Chris checks on a possum with a stubborn wound and visits a local shelter during kitten season. Playful whippet pups return for vaccinations-another busy day for the Scottish vets down under.

At the equine hospital, a newborn foal is unable to stand or feed, prompting urgent care from Dr. Sarah and Dr. Mike. Splinting and fluids offer hope. At the animal hospital, Dr. Chris operates on Mr. O, a Staffy with a large abdominal lump. He also checks on Nidel, an elderly python with an infection, and hosts puppy school with some unruly attendees.

In the finale, Dr. Chris operates on a cat with an eye condition, using microsurgery and plasma drops to aid recovery. At the equine hospital, Dr. Mike and farrier Nathan treat a cracked hoof, while Dr. Sarah oversees laparoscopic surgery on a mare with an ovarian tumour. Later, the vets take a break from the clinics for a scorching outback adventure-one last challenge for the Scots down under.