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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 15 Episode 5

Quick Summary

A two‑year‑old dachshund is rushed to Fitzpatricks after being run over by a driver, sustaining injuries that are described as life‑threatening. The dog’s owner’s friend, visibly distraught, brings the animal in urgently, hoping the clinic can intervene to provide critical care.

About This Program

The programme centres on a dramatic emergency that unfolds when a two‑year‑old dachshund is taken to the emergency department at Fitzpatricks. The episode opens with a frantic scene in which a friend of the dog’s owner arrives at the hospital, clearly upset and desperate for help. The focus is squarely on the animal’s critical condition and the urgent medical response that follows. In the core of the story, the small dachshund has been struck by a vehicle, an incident that leaves it with injuries that threaten its life. The driver’s impact is the catalyst for the emergency, and the dog’s condition is described as life‑threatening. The friend, visibly distraught, rushes the injured pet to Fitzpatricks, hoping that the hospital’s resources can stabilise the animal and prevent a fatal outcome. The narrative continues to highlight the frantic pace of the rescue, emphasizing the friend’s anxiety and the immediacy with which the dog is admitted. The episode concentrates on the medical team’s efforts to address the severe trauma, portraying the urgency of the situation without venturing beyond the facts presented. Throughout, the story remains grounded in the single, harrowing event – a young dachshund, a collision, and a desperate dash to the hospital for a chance at survival.

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The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick broadcasts on U&W +1 at 6:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins