Dr. Erin Schroeder and vet tech Val Sovereign look closely at all the dirt and bacteria on the swab Val used to clean Roger the cat's ears. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0016_f.jpg
Dr. Ben Schroeder looks at the goat on the table, as Aurora and Evan Urwiler hold him still. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0024_f.jpg
Evan Urwiler helps hold a goat still while Dr. Ben Schroeder checks to see if it's healthy. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0023_f.jpg
Aurora and Evan Urwiler hold one of their goats on the table, as Dr. Ben Schroeder gets his stethoscope ready. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0022_f.jpg
Evan and Aurora Urwiler listen carefully to Dr. Ben Schroeder as he gives their goat a checkup. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0021_f.jpg
Evan Urwiler attempts to distract two goats who are waiting for their turn to get a check up. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0020_f.jpg
Dr. Ben Schroeder discusses the goat's health with Aurora Urwiler as she is holding the goat still. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0019_f.jpg
Aurora Urwiler holds one of the goats still so Dr. Ben Schroeder can perform a check up. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0018_f.jpg
Vet Tech Val Sovereign carefully cleans Roger the cat's ears. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0017_f.jpg
Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder perform surgery on Franklin in an attempt to remove the small foam ball from his stomach. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0007_f.jpg
Vet Tech Val Sovereign cleans Roger the cat's ears, while Dr. Erin Schroeder cleans the brush she is using to groom Roger's matted fur. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0015_f.jpg
Vet tech Val Sovereign cleans out Roger the cat's ears as Dr. Erin Schroeder brushes his matted fur. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0014_f.jpg
Vet tech Val Sovereign completes a dental exam on Roger the cat. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0013_f.jpg
Dr. Erin Schroeder comforts Roger the cat who is enjoying the attention. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0012_f.jpg
Dr. Erin Schroeder comforts Roger the cat before the procedure. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0011_f.jpg
Both vet tech Val Sovereign and Dr. Erin Schroder examine Roger the cat in order to find out what all they need to do to get him healthy again. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0010_f.jpg
Vet tech Laurel Driver checks in to make sure the heated blanket is keeping Franklin warm enough to get his body temperature at a normal level after his surgery. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0009_f.jpg
Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder perform surgery on Franklin as vet tech Laurel Driver checks his vitals to make sure he's stable. (National Geographic)Episode: #403 "Bow Wow Ouchie"Air Date 12/23/2023403_BowWowOuchie_HeartlandDocsDVM_0008_f.jpg