Parents need to know that this series -- which is set in a veterinary emergency room -- includes plenty of blood, vomit, and close-up views of animals in distress from injury or illness. Doctors detail their patients' conditions and are honest about the animals' chances at survival. Surgery and attempts to resuscitate a dying animal can be difficult to watch, as can emotional scenes of owners grieving a pet's death or facing a decision over euthanizing an animal. While this show definitely isn't for little kids -- or anyone with a weak stomach for blood -- viewers may learn some things about animal health and behavior and modern medicine.
Positive messages:The medical staff shows expertise, poise, teamwork, and determination in their work to save animals, and the focus is always on educating the interns.
Violence:Animals' injuries and surgical scenes can be bloody and graphic. Animal euthanization is sometimes shown on screen.