Clinically Wild Alaska (Animal Planet)
common sense media says
Animal ER tales may be too intense for some.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series is filmed in an emergency veterinary clinic and shows both wild and domesticated animals suffering from a range of injuries and illnesses. Blood is common, and some animals are in obvious pain, so young and very sensitive viewers may be upset by the emotional content. Death is mentioned in the context of patients' chances of survival, and occasionally an animal does die. If your kids tune in, be prepared to answer lots of questions about medical terms like "anesthesia" as well as to help explain the doctors' actions.
Violence:
Family pets and wild animals have a variety of injuries and illnesses, including lacerations, blunt trauma, dehydration, and wounds from hunters' darts. Blood is common, especially during surgical scenes. Animals are also shown under sedation, and in life-threatening situations, doctors often refer to a patient's chance of dying. At least one scene shows people shooting at targets.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Rare instances of "f--k" are bleeped.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Animals are shown receiving medication orally and intravenously.
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Meerdog
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
This is exceptional
This is A TON better than any other vet shows. It's rather humorous and the staff are nice to each other and love the animals. One guy mentioned God once, which I loved, and they save animals' lives a lot of the time. A great show for people who want to be a vet.
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