The Highland Vet

The otter is rushed into surgery, apparently suffering from dehydration, and is being treated urgently. At the same time, a duck is struggling to stay upright, and a ewe is finding it hard to feed her two newborn lambs.

The broadcast is a single episode of a programme that centres on urgent animal care. It presents a series of emergency situations, each involving a different species that requires immediate attention. The format follows the unfolding of each case, giving viewers a clear view of the challenges faced by the animals and the responders. In the first segment an otter is hurried into an operating theatre, apparently because it is severely dehydrated. The animal’s condition necessitates swift medical intervention to restore its fluid balance and stabilise its health. The urgency of the procedure underscores how quickly a seemingly minor issue can become life‑threatening. The next story follows a duck that is struggling to keep its footing. The bird appears unable to stand upright, suggesting a problem that could impede its ability to move, feed and avoid predators. The focus is on the attempts to support the duck until it can regain its normal posture. The final case involves a ewe that is finding it difficult to nurse her two newborn lambs. The mother’s difficulty in feeding the lambs highlights the delicate balance required for successful lamb rearing. Throughout the episode, each animal’s plight is presented plainly, allowing the audience to understand the immediate needs without any embellishment.