Episode 3

This week on The Dog Hospital, sixteen-month-old Doberman Nova has a deadly congenital condition which is a ticking time bomb. Owners Mikela and Jimmy have discovered their beloved companion has a hole in her heart and requires a lifesaving operation. Graeme meets Cardiology Specialist Simon Swift to find out about the essential procedure and the risks involved. During surgery the cardiology team discover an unexpected complication. Will they be able to save Nova's life?

Graeme meets a 13-month-old Golden Spaniel who has a debilitating condition. For six months, Charlie has become increasingly unsteady on his feet and has been in a lot of pain. He has hip dysplasia and needs a total hip replacement. Newlywed owners Michaela and Lucy have put their lives on hold and hope their precious pup recovers from life-changing surgery.

Six-month-old Jack Russell Pug cross Roxy has been very poorly for most of her life. Days after coming to her new home, owners Sally and Percy feared something was wrong with their bundle of joy. Having visited the hospital, they discover Roxy has an ectopic ureter – one of the urinal pipes from her kidneys is by-passing her bladder which is causing worrying complications and a severe risk of infection. Graeme meets Soft Tissue Specialist Will Robinson who explains this is high risk surgery with a 50/50 chance of success. Will Roxy pull through her operation to survive into adulthood?