Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet - General Discussion

[LittleIggy]

Thought she deserved a forum! 
The porcupette (real name for a baby porcupine) was adorable! It loved that apple sauce!

Poor Tic-tac. 😢 I figured his parents had waited too long. I had a male cat with a blockage. When I googled the symptoms, it said emergency so I took Sami to the emergency vet clinic (it was the middle of the night). Their new cat was a cutie.

I like that Dr. Oakley’s daughters are involved in the practice. 

[Bastet]

22 minutes ago, LittleIggy said:

Poor Tic-tac. 😢 I figured his parents had waited too long. I had a male cat with a blockage. When I googled the symptoms, it said emergency so I took Sami to the emergency vet clinic (it was the middle of the night).

I didn't see that from the beginning; how long was he having trouble peeing before they brought him in? 

It frustrates me how many cat owners, especially those with male cats, don't know the signs of a potential blockage and/or understand a blockage is life threatening.  The condition of that poor cat's bladder was horrifying, so while I applaud the owners getting on the next plane to get him treatment once they knew how serious the situation was (and thank my lucky stars I live someplace where specialized care is a short drive, not a plane/ferry ride, away), I also question how the hell it got to that point.  So I'm curious about the part I missed -- I came in as Dr. Oakley did the ultrasound and extracted a copious amount of bloody pee (by which I mean blood with a bit of urine in it, damn).

I feared Tic Tac would not make it through surgery, and kept half an ear out - I had the show on in the other room while I worked in the kitchen - to come back in and unfortunately confirm I was right.  Preventable deaths are especially sad.

[LittleIggy]

IIRC, Tic-Tac was having trouble at least a couple of days.

[LittleIggy]

Tic-Tac’s parents were back with their dog. Why did they let his ear problems go on for 2-3 months. Poor things ears were so red! Loved the lady taking time out on her wedding day to bring her dog in. Hope Dr. Oakley got all the cancer. 

[LittleIggy]

That poor cat Duelly! Can’t imagine what it would feel like to have the skin slough off your tongue. Loved how he put his head on his mom’s shoulder as she carried him out. Big ol’ sweetie! 
Those bears ended up in a cool place. They were having a blast in that water.

[LittleIggy]

The vet’s pug is overweight! 😆 I wish there had been an update on the Llama. I thought he was gorgeous. 
BTW, anyone watching Dr. T’s show? Is she still baby talking?

[LittleIggy]

It was hard to watch Archer the severely burned dog being treated. What a trooper. He would even wag his tail! I had heard about the fish skins being used on human burn victims. Neat to see it used on non-humans. It was thrilling to see Archer running around at the end of the show.

[pasdetrois]

I wonder how Archer is doing now. Will he have to wear sunscreen?

I wish we'd been given a warning about what we were about to see; had a young visitor who was distressed by the visuals.

The thing I love so much about Dr. Oakley is her kindness, which appears to be genuine and available 24 x 7. She's that rare reality TV personality who isn't a narcissist (Dr. Jeff is another one).

On my bucket list: being chased by a baby muskox in beauteous Alaska. When they are tiny they are so stinkin' cute (and stinkers too).

Edited November 10, 2019 by pasdetrois

[LittleIggy]

6 hours ago, pasdetrois said:

I wonder how Archer is doing now. Will he have to wear sunscreen?

I wish we'd been given a warning about what we were about to see; had a young visitor who was distressed by the visuals.

The thing I love so much about Dr. Oakley is her kindness, which appears to be genuine and available 24 x 7. She's that rare reality TV personality who isn't a narcissist (Dr. Jeff is another one).

On my bucket list: being chased by a baby muskox in beauteous Alaska. When they are tiny they are so stinkin' cute (and stinkers too).

There was a warning actually about the graphic nature of scenes that might disturb young viewers. It was at the very beginning and, I believe, again midway through the episode.

[pasdetrois]

My DVR must have cut off the warning. Thanks.

[iluvobx]

On 11/10/2019 at 7:45 AM, pasdetrois said:

I wonder how Archer is doing now. Will he have to wear sunscreen?

I wish we'd been given a warning about what we were about to see; had a young visitor who was distressed by the visuals.

The thing I love so much about Dr. Oakley is her kindness, which appears to be genuine and available 24 x 7. She's that rare reality TV personality who isn't a narcissist (Dr. Jeff is another one).

On my bucket list: being chased by a baby muskox in beauteous Alaska. When they are tiny they are so stinkin' cute (and stinkers too).

Dr. Oakley posted a video on Facebook today with Archer.  He really looks great for what he has been through.

As for some of the owners not getting their animal to the vet sooner, I can give some a pass due to where they live.  Even Dr. Oakley has stated how hard it is for vets to get to some areas.  At least Tic Tac's parent took him to the specialist that Dr. Oakley sent them too.  You know that was not a cheap trip.

[LittleIggy]

I’m surprised that the Oakley pets aren’t spayed. There was an episode in which one of her daughter’s dog was knocked up by a neighborhood Romeo. Now we found out that Daisy Mae has had two litters sired by the Boston Terrier that was on tonight.

I hope the poor dog with the autoimmune issue got better.

[smittykins]

Me too, @LittleIggy.  You would think a veterinarian would have her own pets spayed/neutered.

[pasdetrois]

I'm shocked that Daisy Mae isn't spayed.

[Bastet]

Wow, that's rather appalling.  Not only because of the litters, but also because she's putting her dog at risk of later developing mammary cancer -- that part is particularly egregious for a vet. 

[smittykins]

Or pyometra(I almost lost one of my cats to that).

[LittleIggy]

10 hours ago, Bastet said:

Wow, that's rather appalling.  Not only because of the litters, but also because she's putting her dog at risk of later developing mammary cancer -- that part is particularly egregious for a vet. 

And she acted quite cavalier about it. 

[walnutqueen]

Yeah, Dr. O lost major points with me when that came out.

[Rammchick]

Two articles on Archer:

https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/fish-skin-dog-burn/?utm_source=ars-arsfan&utm_medium=social-fb&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fish-skin-dog-burn&utm_term=6367508&fbclid=IwAR3wSxoOkroUiWYT3E5d6E1lJjaEZ1JJuAKw60l67I7TBPYZVJ13-j6sJCQ

https://people.com/pets/burned-dog-heals-dr-oakley-fish-skins/

Edited November 18, 2019 by Rammchick

[LittleIggy]

Thanks for the links, Rammchick! Kudos to the people of Haines for helping out. I wondered how on earth Archer’s family could pay for all that treatment. Nice of Dr. Oakley to provide no cost care (she still needs to get Daisy Mae spayed!).

[walnutqueen]

Oh, wow, that goat story was heartbreaking, and horrifying.  I couldn't get a sense of how it happened.  First Dr. O said she sees coyotes in her yard several times a week, and the goat(s) should never be left out without someone watching them.  But then later she whispered to Kate the goat that she was so sorry Kate "got out".  If the goat somehow escaped from the safety of the barn, then it was just a tragic accident.  But if they left the goat  out and untended with the knowledge that coyotes frequent their yard, then it was negligence.  I really hope not, but these folks don't spay their dogs and leave them untended long enough to get impregnated, so ...

[pasdetrois]

I heard that comment. I got the feeling, perhaps incorrectly, that Willow left the goat outside. Young children make so many innocent mistakes when it comes to animals. On a lighter note, I always know when my adult neighbors are gone, because the children let the dog out (fenced yard) and the dog barks nonstop at every little thing. Squirrels. Birds. People. Blowing leaves. Someone walking down the street one block over.

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and leave them untended long enough to get impregnated, so ...

Twice, by the same dog i believe.

Whenever I see horrific injuries on these animal shows - as the vets scramble to diagnose, ask questions, take X-rays - my mind is screaming WHERE ARE THE PAIN MEDS? I'm not saying that vets don't administer them, just that it's all I can think about.

Edited November 27, 2019 by pasdetrois

[Rammchick]

3 hours ago, pasdetrois said:

I heard that comment. I got the feeling, perhaps incorrectly, that Willow left the goat outside. Young children make so many innocent mistakes when it comes to animals.

I don't think that Willow is all that young anymore.  The last time we saw her, which was earlier in the season, she looked about 16.

[smittykins]

I believe she’s 14(according to the episode where Bindi is pregnant).  Definitely old enough to take better care of her animals.

[iluvobx]

1 hour ago, smittykins said:

I believe she’s 14(according to the episode where Bindi is pregnant).  Definitely old enough to take better care of her animals.

The episode about Kate the goat occurred about 3-4 years ago.  I believe when it happened, Willow was around 8.    It was all old cases that were put together to create a "new" show.  They only added a little "never before seen" footage from the original airing to make the "new" show.

[pasdetrois]

She's back! One of my favorites and just when we need her cheerful nature.

Looks like she has at least one vet, possibly two, in her daughters' futures.

That poor baby musk ox. Are these the same folks who will be in the upcoming Alaska wildlife sanctuary show?

[SRTouch]

15 hours ago, pasdetrois said:

She's back! One of my favorites and just when we need her cheerful nature.

Looks like she has at least one vet, possibly two, in her daughters' futures.

One of my favorites as well..... and, oh my hasn't Willow grown? 

15 hours ago, pasdetrois said:

That poor baby musk ox. Are these the same folks who will be in the upcoming Alaska wildlife sanctuary show?

😢😢 I had already read this post before I watched, so I knew it was coming. Dang, even though we kept hearing how strong and dangerous the babies could be, it was still a surprise when the baby delivered that head butt.

[LittleIggy]

Poor baby fox. ☹️At least it didn’t have to suffer on the side of the road until it died.

That little horse was so adorable. I hope he survived. Letting the horses out to fend for themselves over the winter seems risky.

[Rammchick]

On 4/11/2020 at 9:43 PM, LittleIggy said:

That little horse was so adorable. I hope he survived. Letting the horses out to fend for themselves over the winter seems risky.

There are wild horses all over the American Southwest.  They're doing so well, in fact, that they have to be culled periodically to keep them from decimating all the resources.  Of course, as you point out, it probably has some degree of risk to put horses out in a Yukon winter, which is much harsher than the winters in the SW.  I guess it works for them or they would have stopped doing it, I guess.

[LittleIggy]

Was it really necessary to spend so much time on that poor horse being gelded? 
Don’t tell me they made a four hour round trip just to do an exam on a peacock? I’d like to see the bill for that house call!

Edited April 19, 2020 by LittleIggy

[Rammchick]

On 4/18/2020 at 9:48 PM, LittleIggy said:

Don’t tell me they made a four hour round trip just to do an exam on a peacock? I’d like to see the bill for that house call!

I had the same response, but with all those creatures running around, I expect (I hope!) that they saw to others while they were there.  We just didn't see it.

Edited April 20, 2020 by Rammchick

[LittleIggy]

8 hours ago, Rammchick said:

I had the same response, but with all those creatures running around, I expect (I hope!) that they saw to others while they were there.  We just didn't see it.

They could have cut some of the horse castration footage to show her looking at the other animals. 🙄

[nokat]

5 hours ago, LittleIggy said:

They could have cut some of the horse castration footage to show her looking at the other animals. 🙄

What would vet shows be without castrations or arms up a butt? I do like seeing the preservation of animals. 
 

[LittleIggy]

I’m disappointed they didn’t get one of those cute polydactyl kittens. Dr. Oakley referring to her husband as “the boss” was annoying.

So happy Blue the bull got better. He had a Ferdinand quality about him. 😊

[nitrofishblue]

The show last night was great. The work being done to save the Australian wild life was fantastic. The scene showing the reunion of mommy and baby kangaroo made my eyes water. Saving those animals is the right thing to do. Seeing Harold jumping off into freedom was another year inducing scene.

[RealityCheck]

For those who are interested, a new season of Dr Oakley premieres tonight at 9PM.

[LittleIggy]

Another dog who doesn’t have the sense to stay away from porcupines! 😏

[LittleIggy]

The reindeer’s stomach overflow 🤢 made me avert my eyes as did the dental surgery on the fox 🦊. I can watch surgeries but not stuff like that.

I was so happy little Fern got better! She was adorbs. I love Chuckles! Whenever I see those massive antlers, I’m like “It’s Chuckles!” 💕

[BookWitch]

Episode for 4/24. I get that Chuckles is one of the "top" bulls in the herd but I think it would help  him a lot if they took some of the antlers off. 

Poor horse with the colic. Too bad they couldn't find out what was really going on. The pit bull that needed food. The rescuer just wasn't feeding him enough. 

[Rammchick]

Interesting that her own dog was not spayed.

[LittleIggy]

9 hours ago, Rammchick said:

Interesting that her own dog was not spayed.

You mean Dr. Oakley? I’ve noted that before. I haven’t been very captivated by this season. I’m tired of seeing her shoot tranquilizer darts at animals at that wildlife center.

[Rammchick]

12 hours ago, LittleIggy said:

You mean Dr. Oakley? I’ve noted that before. I haven’t been very captivated by this season. I’m tired of seeing her shoot tranquilizer darts at animals at that wildlife center.

Yep, Dr. Oakley.  I will say, though, that they made a point to say a couple of times that all the puppies were already spoken for and had forever homes to go to.  

[Bastet]

4 hours ago, Rammchick said:

I will say, though, that they made a point to say a couple of times that all the puppies were already spoken for and had forever homes to go to.  

Oh, big woo (to her, not to you).  Those people could have adopted from a shelter instead of rewarding a breeder for irresponsible behavior.  Beyond bringing more dogs into the world, she is putting her dog's health at risk; if a vet's dog gets pyometra or mammary cancer, that's just shamefully avoidable.

[Rammchick]

30 minutes ago, Bastet said:

Oh, big woo (to her, not to you).  Those people could have adopted from a shelter instead of rewarding a breeder for irresponsible behavior.  Beyond bringing more dogs into the world, she is putting her dog's health at risk; if a vet's dog gets pyometra or mammary cancer, that's just shamefully avoidable.

Yes and yes, which is why I noted it in the first place.  This wasn't even the case of wanting one litter before spaying -- Bindi was "knocked up" by a friendly golden retriever who they clearly had no plans to mate her with.  Particularly for a vet, and one with a lot of visibility, the optics could have been better here.  

[Bastet]

From other posts calling out this grossly irresponsible behavior, I see this has happened multiple times with multiple dogs in the family.  So she just lets them all run around unfixed?  This has always been a show I only watch if I'm going around the dial and nothing else is on, so I don't know much about her, but based on this I'm highly unimpressed by her care of her own pets.

[LittleIggy]

Poor man losing his best friend. 😢

Why did the woman wait four years to get that lump on her horse checked out?

[BradandJanet]

I like this show, although Dr. Oakley's unfixed dog situation bothered me. Maybe she'll get around to taking care of it now.

I'm impressed by all the knowledge these country vets have to have to treat such a wide variety of animals. Also, people are connected to pets emotionally but to livestock in more practical terms, so the treatment decisions are different. 

[deirdra]

On 4/26/2021 at 10:39 AM, Rammchick said:

Interesting that her own dog was not spayed.

It made me stop watching.  It is the height of irresponsibility in someone who should be a role model in an area where excess dogs are shot like vermin.

Edited May 3, 2021 by deirdra

[LittleIggy]

Why isn’t getting smacked and quilled once enough to stop dogs from messing with porcupines? I can’t count how many times on vet shows that it is noted that it wasn’t the dog’s first encounter with a porcupine. Porcupines do make the cutest vocalizations. I remember on the late, sorely missed site Cute Overload they would feature videos of a zoo porcupine who talked. He was adorbs.

[BookWitch]

Out in the woods with weird guy again. Minks this time. Odd that the male mink kept sneezing. I'd be crabby all the time too if it was interrupting sex and other things. 

Poor lovebird. What's the point of getting a bird if you're going to close them up somewhere. I think she should have brought her in sooner for the egg laying stuff.

Aren't moose hunted in Alaska? All those calves are out there now.