Super Vets

Episode 6

Rico the dog

Rico, a one year old Bull Mastiff has a severe heart defect. After the failure of a previous procedure his owners have to decide whether to risk open heart surgery or have Rico put to sleep when his condition deteriorates again.

Harry the horse

Harry is an Arab horse with severe abdominal pain. He has not been responding to treatment and so is referred to the Sefton Equine Hospital to determine the cause.

Raika the tiger

Raika, one of the Zoological Society of London's tigers is due for an ultrasound examination. The keepers and vets want to know - is she pregnant?

Episode 6 of Supervets was originally broadcast on BBC1
at 8.30pm on Thursday 9 February 2006


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