Wonderful character development!

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

I have found this program to be all around excellent!! I have my grandchildren hooked on it and we record and rewatch many of the shows. One of the parts of Dr. Oakley's show that I find vey helpful is that she takes the time to explain the various procedures she is performing and why. The children follow this and learn a lot from watching. Wish Michelle practiced in North Carolina!! Well, maybe one day one of the girls will! Keep up the great work Oakley Family!!

We LOVE this great program -- Dr. Michelle Oakley is truly a Vet to look up to -- she certainly has a varied practice, and she doesn't talk baby talk like another one of those female vets on a similar program, she calls them sweet names, sure, but she treats them all with great respect. Her medicine is up-to-date, very thorough, and she's a credit to her profession. I don't know how I can fill up 10 lines without saying things people watching already know, but I can say she has a great husband, she is teaching her daughters the profession, Sierra now helps her in the office and in the field, she treats all animals with great care, from birds, mammals, to rodents and reptiles, alike, with tender care and a great spirit. I love the beginning where it shows the Eagle she's releasing, her hair blows with the great bird's wind in taking off ruffles her hair. We think she's a beautiful person! Keep up the great work, doc!

I saw an episode on 5/20/14, not sure of the title or original air date. This review contains details of the episode such as diagnosis and Dr. Oakley's recommendations but not the decision on the horse's treatment, because I changed the channel after seeing her incompetence with this horse. A horse was in pain, had difficulty walking, and raw ulcers inside the mouth. It had previously fractured a leg a year or so earlier but was clearly healed as it was putting the same weight on that leg as the others.Dr. Oakley and the owner recognized the horse was in pain. Dr. Oakley diagnosed possible arthritis as the cause of the pain and systemic issues that might cause the ulcers in the mouth.Here's what she missed: the horse's pain walking was very obviously coming from the feet--not the joints. Judging by the major overgrowth of the hooves and too small SHOES STILL ON, the horse was sore because the owner hadn't trimmed and shod the horse in months. So the horse's shoes were pulling the hoof in at the bottom with every step, making him sore. TAKE THE SHOES OFF! Also---the horses teeth were an absolute MESS, probably hadn't ever been floated! Of course he had ulcers in the mouth! This is basic stuff people. Don't need a veterinary degree to see it.The scenery on the show is enjoyable but I won't watch anymore after this episode....too upsetting to watch her misinform viewers and give really bad advice to the owner.