0:39:50 > 0:39:57.
0:40:02 > 0:40:05This show features highly-trained professionals working with
0:40:05 > 0:40:07dangerous and unpredictable animals.
0:40:07 > 0:40:09So don't try anything you are about to see yourselves, OK?
0:40:27 > 0:40:28Did you know that now,
0:40:28 > 0:40:31right now, there are people all around the UK who are working
0:40:31 > 0:40:35their socks off to help wounded wildlife and poorly pets?
0:40:35 > 0:40:39And we've managed to get VIP passes for willing helpers to get stuck in
0:40:39 > 0:40:44at the busiest vets, wildlife sanctuaries and rescue centres.
0:40:44 > 0:40:47It's tough and dirty work, but somebody's got to do it.
0:40:47 > 0:40:51On today's show, Clare and Mathew care for calves and help me
0:40:51 > 0:40:53get handy with a cow.
0:40:53 > 0:40:56- What does it feel like?- It's warm.
0:40:57 > 0:41:01Ewan and Ethan eye up an owl with a sore head.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05Can you see the owl there? He's watching you with big, bright eyes.
0:41:05 > 0:41:08And Dom is in at the deep end with sharks.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17This get up. Explain?
0:41:17 > 0:41:18Well, I was told to wear it.
0:41:18 > 0:41:22Apparently, I've got to be in a vest all day.
0:41:22 > 0:41:27No! It says you've got to spend all day "in a vets"!
0:41:27 > 0:41:29Oh!
0:41:29 > 0:41:32Make yourself decent, put some clothes on and get to work.
0:41:32 > 0:41:34- Perfect.- All right.
0:41:37 > 0:41:40I've come north of the border to a vets' practice in Scotland
0:41:40 > 0:41:43that offer 24 hour care to every kind of animal imaginable.
0:41:43 > 0:41:47They never know what's going to come through this door next, but I do.
0:41:47 > 0:41:48These two.
0:41:49 > 0:41:51Meet karate kids, Matthew...
0:41:51 > 0:41:53Hi-ya!
0:41:53 > 0:41:54..and Clare.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57Matthew loves his pet fish Speedo.
0:41:59 > 0:42:03But he ain't a big fan of huge horses.
0:42:03 > 0:42:05Little ponies.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08Big ones with...
0:42:08 > 0:42:11No, definitely, no go!
0:42:13 > 0:42:18Claire is crazy about her cats and dippy about dolphins.
0:42:18 > 0:42:21But like her brother, it's also a "neigh thank you"
0:42:21 > 0:42:24when it comes to ponies.
0:42:24 > 0:42:28One day we went up to feed a Shetland pony
0:42:28 > 0:42:31and the carrots were in my hand
0:42:31 > 0:42:35and the pony just wanted to bite it
0:42:35 > 0:42:39and my finger was, like, dangling off.
0:42:39 > 0:42:44So they might not be hot on trotting horses,
0:42:44 > 0:42:49but they're still up for jumping into action at a busy Scottish vets.
0:42:49 > 0:42:53Matthew, Claire, Claire, Matthew. Nice to meet you.
0:42:53 > 0:42:55- Nice to meet you. - Are you looking forward to the day?
0:42:55 > 0:42:57- Yes.- Yes.
0:42:57 > 0:42:59We're transforming you into top vet's assistants.
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- How does that sound?- Good.- Cool.
0:43:01 > 0:43:04Right, well, you put that on. You put that on.
0:43:04 > 0:43:06While they're getting changed we'll have a look at this.
0:43:06 > 0:43:10Inglis Veterinary Hospital in Dunfermline takes in poorly pets
0:43:10 > 0:43:1324 hours a day, 7 days a week,
0:43:13 > 0:43:16but they do more than just look after moggies and doggies here.
0:43:17 > 0:43:21They're also on call to the farms in the surrounding countryside
0:43:21 > 0:43:23and that's where our pair is heading first.
0:43:25 > 0:43:28They have joined up with vet Anne who is on a busy round
0:43:28 > 0:43:30of horse check-ups.
0:43:32 > 0:43:33This is Dylan.
0:43:33 > 0:43:36The owners of 14-year-old horse, Dylan are concerned
0:43:36 > 0:43:38he may have a troublesome tooth.
0:43:38 > 0:43:40Our team need to complete an inspection.
0:43:42 > 0:43:44How do you feel?
0:43:44 > 0:43:46- A little bit scared. - A little bit scared.
0:43:46 > 0:43:49You don't need to be scared of him.
0:43:49 > 0:43:51Do you want to come and say hello to him?
0:43:51 > 0:43:52- OK!- OK!
0:43:52 > 0:43:55This is a big moment for Matthew and Claire.
0:43:55 > 0:43:59They haven't had great experiences with horses in the past.
0:43:59 > 0:44:02A promising start though.
0:44:02 > 0:44:05Just put your hand very gently on his nose. Very gently.
0:44:05 > 0:44:09- How does that feel?- Rubbery.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12Before the team can investigate Dylan's gnashers,
0:44:12 > 0:44:15they need to pop a metal brace into his mouth to stop him getting bitey.
0:44:15 > 0:44:17It feels quite heavy.
0:44:17 > 0:44:19Don't worry. It doesn't hurt him.
0:44:19 > 0:44:23First, Dylan is given a small injection to keep him calm.
0:44:23 > 0:44:26Good boy, Dylan.
0:44:26 > 0:44:30While we wait for the sedative to kick in, our brave duo prepare
0:44:30 > 0:44:33themselves for their very first job as vet assistants.
0:44:33 > 0:44:38At the moment, I'm feeling nervous, excited and a little bit scared.
0:44:38 > 0:44:45Um...and just overall, quite curious to what's going to happen.
0:44:45 > 0:44:48And later, our pair is wide-eyed and Dylan is open-mouthed
0:44:48 > 0:44:51when dental duties get underway.
0:44:51 > 0:44:54- Can you see his big teeth?- Yeah.
0:44:54 > 0:44:57But first, Dom is nipping to Norfolk for a spot of pet
0:44:57 > 0:44:59and wildlife welfare.
0:44:59 > 0:45:02Today, I'm at packed animal sanctuary in Norfolk where
0:45:02 > 0:45:05I'm going to be helping out some of the 700 neglected, injured or
0:45:05 > 0:45:10abandoned animals that live here and helping me out today are these two.
0:45:12 > 0:45:14Meet Ewan and Ethan.
0:45:15 > 0:45:18Ethan's mad about meerkats and birds of prey.
0:45:18 > 0:45:21But his preferred pet of choice is...
0:45:21 > 0:45:23I really, really do want a dog.
0:45:25 > 0:45:28Pal Ewan isn't wowed by big wild animals.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32But like Ethan, he does dote on dogs.
0:45:32 > 0:45:36- Where is your pet pooch, then, Ewan?- No pets.
0:45:36 > 0:45:39My mother and father work full-time,
0:45:39 > 0:45:42so there is no-one to look after a pet.
0:45:42 > 0:45:44Ah, so what we have here is a pair of pet-less pals,
0:45:44 > 0:45:47scouting for animal encounters.
0:45:47 > 0:45:50Fear not, you're in luck today.
0:45:50 > 0:45:54Get yourself to a seriously busy animal sanctuary in Norfolk.
0:45:54 > 0:45:58Dib dib dib, dub dub dub, here I am, it's bob a job.
0:45:58 > 0:46:00Is that the Scouts' motto?
0:46:00 > 0:46:02- BOTH:- No, it's "Be prepared"!
0:46:02 > 0:46:06Ha-ha. The question is, my friends, are you prepared for today?
0:46:06 > 0:46:07- BOTH:- Yes!
0:46:07 > 0:46:10- Are you prepared for us to throw any kind of animal your way?- Yes!
0:46:10 > 0:46:15So, look, that's for you and that's for you, and go and get prepared.
0:46:15 > 0:46:17Wonderful!
0:46:17 > 0:46:19People For Animal Care Trust
0:46:19 > 0:46:24is packed with over 700 neglected, injured and abandoned animals
0:46:24 > 0:46:28from geese to goats and peacocks to ponies.
0:46:28 > 0:46:32This place is all about rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming.
0:46:32 > 0:46:34So all change, boys, for a busy working day.
0:46:36 > 0:46:37Lovely.
0:46:37 > 0:46:40Charlotte, there's clearly no shortage of animals here.
0:46:40 > 0:46:43You've got tons! What animal are we working with first?
0:46:43 > 0:46:46- Let's start with the animals we have the most of.- Which is?- Rabbits.
0:46:46 > 0:46:51Rabbits are the third most popular pet after cats and dogs.
0:46:51 > 0:46:55There are over 100 of the cuddly creatures holed up here.
0:46:55 > 0:46:58Sadly, many of them have been rescued from places
0:46:58 > 0:47:01where they've not been looked after properly.
0:47:01 > 0:47:05There was a case where you brought in a whole load of rabbits together.
0:47:05 > 0:47:07- Yes.- How many did you bring in?
0:47:07 > 0:47:10There was approximately 70 rabbits that we rescued
0:47:10 > 0:47:13from a shed in Norwich.
0:47:13 > 0:47:15- You have got pictures?- I have. - Have a look, lads.
0:47:15 > 0:47:19The bedding was so high that some of the rabbits couldn't stand up.
0:47:19 > 0:47:22The mess was so awful and had never been cleaned.
0:47:22 > 0:47:25There was no food or water in any of the cages.
0:47:25 > 0:47:26What was the smell like?
0:47:26 > 0:47:29It was so strong with rabbit urine and rabbit mess
0:47:29 > 0:47:34and rat urine that it made your eyes stream.
0:47:34 > 0:47:39It was one of the worst rabbit rescues I've ever been to.
0:47:39 > 0:47:42'The poor things. These rabbits have had a lucky escape,
0:47:42 > 0:47:44'but they are safe now.
0:47:44 > 0:47:47'They still need looking after though until new owners are found.
0:47:49 > 0:47:52'And that's where Ethan and Ewan come in.
0:47:52 > 0:47:54'These rescued rabbits need rounding up
0:47:54 > 0:47:57'so that our boys can clean all of the dirty droppings.
0:47:57 > 0:47:59'Get bunny herding, boys.'
0:48:03 > 0:48:06Job well done.
0:48:06 > 0:48:11Who knew that two rabbits could make all this mess?!
0:48:11 > 0:48:16In no time at all, our lucky bunnies have shiny new rooms
0:48:16 > 0:48:18all ready to get mucked up again.
0:48:18 > 0:48:20Cracking team work.
0:48:20 > 0:48:24And later, can Ethan and Ewan get Floppy
0:48:24 > 0:48:27through her medical inspection?
0:48:29 > 0:48:32Back in Dunfermline, Matthew and Claire are hoping to shine
0:48:32 > 0:48:33as vet dental assistants.
0:48:33 > 0:48:37- This isn't as scary as I thought. - He's not scary. He's lovely.
0:48:37 > 0:48:41They're about to do an important dental check-up on Dylan here.
0:48:41 > 0:48:44Now remember these two weren't keen on anything horsey
0:48:44 > 0:48:45at the start of the day.
0:48:47 > 0:48:53These are his incisors which are like our front teeth. See them?
0:48:55 > 0:48:57- See his big teeth at the back?- Yeah!
0:49:00 > 0:49:04Adult horses teeth never stop growing.
0:49:04 > 0:49:08When they get too long an expert is called to file them down.
0:49:08 > 0:49:11It's called rasping and isn't something to try yourselves.
0:49:11 > 0:49:14But with Ann supervising, our privileged pair
0:49:14 > 0:49:16are allowed to have a go at rasping.
0:49:16 > 0:49:20Just put the rasp in. Can you see?
0:49:20 > 0:49:23Like so.
0:49:23 > 0:49:26And then just very gently rasp it up and down.
0:49:28 > 0:49:31Matthew is turning into a right old rasper!
0:49:35 > 0:49:38A jumpy Dylan won't stop these two.
0:49:38 > 0:49:43Now sister Claire leaps in and continues filing Dylan's gnashers.
0:49:43 > 0:49:45How do you feel?
0:49:45 > 0:49:47A little bit scared.
0:49:47 > 0:49:51You're a natural at this. Well done.
0:49:51 > 0:49:52Crunch time now.
0:49:52 > 0:49:55It's time for Dylan to test the team's handiwork
0:49:55 > 0:49:58with a nice juicy carrot.
0:49:58 > 0:50:00Success!
0:50:00 > 0:50:04These hesitant horse helpers are starting to take it in their stride.
0:50:04 > 0:50:08It was really petrifying being close to a big horse.
0:50:08 > 0:50:14After I'd done that dental appointment, I wasn't scared of him.
0:50:14 > 0:50:18When we arrived, I still thought horses were a bit scary.
0:50:18 > 0:50:22But now I feel quite proud of myself and happy
0:50:22 > 0:50:24and I feel like I've achieved something.
0:50:26 > 0:50:30And later, hands up who wants to do a cow pregnancy test?
0:50:30 > 0:50:33You can change your mind and come and do it for me.
0:50:33 > 0:50:35- It's OK.- You sure?
0:50:35 > 0:50:39In Norfolk, Ethan and Ewan have been busy with a big bunny clean up.
0:50:39 > 0:50:42Now it's time to help with a medical examination
0:50:42 > 0:50:44of some recently rescued rabbits.
0:50:44 > 0:50:47This lot arrived here in a terrible state.
0:50:47 > 0:50:49They're recovering well, but many are still weak
0:50:49 > 0:50:52and the team need to look out for signs of illness and disease.
0:50:52 > 0:50:55Floppy is up first.
0:50:55 > 0:51:00OK, if you turn round we're looking for the rabbit's nice bright eyes.
0:51:00 > 0:51:04Rabbits often suffer from a nasty disease called Myxomatosis
0:51:04 > 0:51:06that can blind or even kill them.
0:51:06 > 0:51:09So first our team check for any signs of the disease.
0:51:09 > 0:51:13OK, nice clear eyes. No sleepers.
0:51:13 > 0:51:16No horrible bits in there.
0:51:16 > 0:51:19Lovely. Time to check Floppy's ears for parasites.
0:51:19 > 0:51:22They are nice and pink there.
0:51:22 > 0:51:24- Do they get fleas or anything? - They can pick up fleas.
0:51:24 > 0:51:28Rabbits tend to suffer more from mites which you treat as and when.
0:51:28 > 0:51:31Do you have to cut their claws or anything?
0:51:31 > 0:51:36You can clip the very ends of the claws as and when
0:51:36 > 0:51:38they need to be taken down.
0:51:38 > 0:51:42But usually, if you've got a combination of soft and hard ground,
0:51:42 > 0:51:44the nails should wear down themselves.
0:51:44 > 0:51:48The eyes and ears have been given the all clear, the nails look good
0:51:48 > 0:51:50and Charlotte is happy with Floppy's gnashers.
0:51:50 > 0:51:53This is a very young rabbit,
0:51:53 > 0:51:57so she's got slightly yellow colour on the teeth.
0:51:57 > 0:52:00Okay, that is to determine their age. Nice and short there.
0:52:00 > 0:52:04They meet in the middle. They've got nice pink gums.
0:52:04 > 0:52:07It's great news for this bunny. She passed her medical
0:52:07 > 0:52:10and is ready to be put up for adoption. Nice work, guys!
0:52:10 > 0:52:13Before I came in, I thought rabbits were really boring,
0:52:13 > 0:52:16but now I've held them and cleaned them out,
0:52:16 > 0:52:19I don't think they're boring any more.
0:52:19 > 0:52:22I had a very, very fun experience cleaning up the poo
0:52:22 > 0:52:27and I think it's changed my mind about how much I like rabbits.
0:52:30 > 0:52:33And later, our boys are called to a troubled tawny owl.
0:52:33 > 0:52:36If you look very closely, he's got two different-sized pupils.
0:52:36 > 0:52:39And that possibly indicates there is either some damage
0:52:39 > 0:52:41to the brain or some damage to the eye itself.
0:52:43 > 0:52:47But first, somebody is swimming with sharks and it isn't me.
0:52:48 > 0:52:49Look good.
0:52:49 > 0:52:52Feeling good. You like it, don't you?
0:52:52 > 0:52:56You do! What job do you think you are going to be doing today?
0:52:56 > 0:52:58Washing a dog?
0:52:58 > 0:53:01- Don't be stupid. You'll be cleaning this tank.- Boring, isn't it?
0:53:01 > 0:53:05Bit over the top. All of this for that.
0:53:05 > 0:53:08Not from the outside. You're going in there with the sharks and that.
0:53:08 > 0:53:11Uhhh!
0:53:11 > 0:53:15This shark tank contains over four and a half million litres of water.
0:53:15 > 0:53:19And it's home to some of the UK's most endangered toothy sharks.
0:53:19 > 0:53:23Oh, and seven big sand tiger sharks including one that's over
0:53:23 > 0:53:25twice the length of my old pal, Dom.
0:53:25 > 0:53:28- Are you ready?- Yeah, I am.
0:53:28 > 0:53:31How come I have to do this kind of thing and you don't?
0:53:31 > 0:53:33Because my dad won't let me. In you get.
0:53:33 > 0:53:36Don't worry, there's nothing dangerous. It's safe.
0:53:36 > 0:53:39And if anything does happen, I'll be down there filming it, all right?
0:53:45 > 0:53:48I can't believe I've convinced him to get in there.
0:53:48 > 0:53:50He's terrified of sharks!
0:53:50 > 0:53:53Now, do not ever attempt to get inside a giant shark tank
0:53:53 > 0:53:56with only a small sponge for protection.
0:54:00 > 0:54:03Time for a quick bite to settle my nerves.
0:54:13 > 0:54:15Sorry, what?
0:54:15 > 0:54:19I think he's saying that at least 21 different species of sharks
0:54:19 > 0:54:20live around the UK coast.
0:54:21 > 0:54:24Not sand tiger sharks though. They live in warmer waters
0:54:24 > 0:54:27and in this giant aquarium.
0:54:30 > 0:54:34Fear not, these bad boys don't eat people, not that he knows that.
0:54:34 > 0:54:36They'll do anything they can to avoid humans
0:54:36 > 0:54:40and have only ever been known to attack as a form of self defence.
0:54:46 > 0:54:48Don't look behind you?
0:54:49 > 0:54:52Doing really well, aren't I?
0:54:52 > 0:54:55I can't believe how calm you've been with the size of those things.
0:54:55 > 0:54:57You don't seem frightened at all.
0:54:57 > 0:55:01Hang on a minute. If you're here that can't be you there.
0:55:01 > 0:55:02Course it is.
0:55:02 > 0:55:05Look at me swimming around like a lovely black and red fish.
0:55:05 > 0:55:09Oh, yes. I didn't think you'd have it in you.
0:55:09 > 0:55:11Come on, I'll buy you an egg custard.
0:55:11 > 0:55:13You know what? I love sharks.
0:55:22 > 0:55:26Matthew and Claire are helping vet Ann complete a hectic round
0:55:26 > 0:55:29of farmyard health checks in Dunfermline.
0:55:29 > 0:55:32Next, the team have to catch up with a pair of two-month-old calves
0:55:32 > 0:55:34that need a medical examination.
0:55:34 > 0:55:36Go on, Matthew. Get it.
0:55:37 > 0:55:41Well done, Matthew. Now over to Claire.
0:55:41 > 0:55:44She's a dab hand with a stethoscope this girl.
0:55:44 > 0:55:46Let's hope for a healthy heartbeat.
0:55:46 > 0:55:50- Claire, what can you hear?- It's kind of like a beating of a drum.
0:55:50 > 0:55:54- Have you ever been that close to a calf before?- No, never ever.
0:55:56 > 0:56:00The calves are all healthy. Good team work, you two.
0:56:00 > 0:56:05Time to moo-ve onto something a bit bigger!
0:56:05 > 0:56:10This is Nell, a 1.7 metre, 750 kilo cow
0:56:10 > 0:56:12who needs a pregnancy test...
0:56:12 > 0:56:15and I've been asked to help out.
0:56:19 > 0:56:21You were very good with the calves.
0:56:21 > 0:56:26- Are you sure you don't want to go round the back and...- No chance.
0:56:26 > 0:56:28Right. I'll go and put the kettle on, shall I?
0:56:28 > 0:56:31- No.- Right. This is going to be TV gold.
0:56:34 > 0:56:38'If Nell is pregnant, I should be able to feel a bag full of fluid
0:56:38 > 0:56:40'in the area where the baby calf will form.
0:56:40 > 0:56:42'If not, it will feel like an empty sack.
0:56:42 > 0:56:46'This traditional method is often done on working farms.'
0:56:46 > 0:56:47- BOTH:- Good luck, Dick!
0:56:47 > 0:56:51There's still time left. You can change your mind and do it for me.
0:56:51 > 0:56:53- No, it's OK.- You sure?
0:56:53 > 0:56:57'Well, there's no backing out now.
0:56:57 > 0:57:01'It seems like I'm going to have to take the plunge.
0:57:01 > 0:57:04'Not really sure I need to say this, but please,
0:57:04 > 0:57:07'never try and anything like this yourselves.'
0:57:07 > 0:57:10- What does it feel like?- It's warm.
0:57:10 > 0:57:12Urgh!
0:57:12 > 0:57:13'After a good rummage around,
0:57:13 > 0:57:16'I haven't managed to find any signs of pregnancy.
0:57:16 > 0:57:18'Just to be sure,
0:57:18 > 0:57:21'I'll pass this job back to the expert for a second opinion.'
0:57:21 > 0:57:23Obviously, Ann, there is a serious side to this,
0:57:23 > 0:57:27because we were seeing whether the cow was pregnant and it's not.
0:57:27 > 0:57:30- So what happens now? Is it all OK? - Yes, everything's fine.
0:57:30 > 0:57:33She can go back into the field with all the rest
0:57:33 > 0:57:38and we know she's not pregnant and you've done an excellent job.
0:57:38 > 0:57:40Hmm. Thanks, I think(!)
0:57:40 > 0:57:44Now over to Matthew and Claire to finish things off.
0:57:44 > 0:57:45HE LAUGHS
0:57:45 > 0:57:47Perfect, home and hosed.
0:57:47 > 0:57:49Having just seen that...
0:57:49 > 0:57:53No, I wouldn't like to be a vet. Definitely not.
0:57:53 > 0:57:56If they have to do that, uh-uh.
0:57:56 > 0:57:59Watching Dick do the test was, like, hilarious
0:57:59 > 0:58:02and it was like one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
0:58:02 > 0:58:06And erm, I am really glad it wasn't me doing it.
0:58:08 > 0:58:11The super siblings get their hands on a surgeon's laser later.
0:58:11 > 0:58:14I'll just show you what it can actually do.
0:58:14 > 0:58:16Don't set fire to the dog.
0:58:16 > 0:58:18No, I've not set fire to the dog.
0:58:19 > 0:58:22Back in Norfolk and Ethan and Ewan are striding out
0:58:22 > 0:58:25as top animal helpers at a busy sanctuary.
0:58:27 > 0:58:30And next in need of the boys' help is a battered up bird of prey.
0:58:30 > 0:58:32Can you see the owl at the top?
0:58:32 > 0:58:36It's watching you with big, bright eyes, isn't it?
0:58:36 > 0:58:39This tawny owl was found injured on a road side three weeks ago.
0:58:39 > 0:58:41He had probably been hit by a car.
0:58:41 > 0:58:44There are more tawny owls in the UK than any other owl species.
0:58:44 > 0:58:47But they're only active at night and rarely seen.
0:58:47 > 0:58:51I'm quite surprised how it's not flying around all over the place
0:58:51 > 0:58:53trying to escape.
0:58:53 > 0:58:56Usually, if you are quite quiet and quite quick at catching them
0:58:56 > 0:58:58they tend not to be as stressed.
0:58:58 > 0:59:02Shall we pop it in the box and take it down to the vet to look at?
0:59:03 > 0:59:05Gents, how are you doing?
0:59:05 > 0:59:08- Now, listen, have you got an owl in that box?- Yes.
0:59:08 > 0:59:10Good, because I've got a vet in this shed.
0:59:10 > 0:59:13- Shall we go and get the owl sorted out?- Yes.- Good!
0:59:13 > 0:59:16Vet Rob is on the case today and I doesn't take him long
0:59:16 > 0:59:19to spot something that gives him cause for concern.
0:59:19 > 0:59:23If we look very closely, he's got two different sized pupils.
0:59:23 > 0:59:26- Is the one on the right bigger? - It is, yes.
0:59:26 > 0:59:29That possibly indicates that there is damage to the brain
0:59:29 > 0:59:34or damage to the eye itself which we could expect after a car accident.
0:59:34 > 0:59:37The only way for us to find out how badly he's been hurt
0:59:37 > 0:59:42is to shine a bright light into his eyes and then for the team
0:59:42 > 0:59:44to look for a reaction in his pupils.
0:59:44 > 0:59:45What we spot isn't good.
0:59:45 > 0:59:49As you can see, there is very little change in that pupil.
0:59:49 > 0:59:52That means that there is some damage to the sight in this eye.
0:59:52 > 0:59:55We'll have to decide how we are going to treat it.
0:59:55 > 0:59:58Vet Rob decides the eye injury should heal itself
0:59:58 > 1:00:01after a few weeks of rest and recuperation.
1:00:01 > 1:00:03It's back to the safety of his cage for our young hooter.
1:00:03 > 1:00:06He'll have the space to recover here and fingers crossed
1:00:06 > 1:00:09should be stalking the night skies within weeks.
1:00:09 > 1:00:13Getting so close to an owl like that was so extraordinary.
1:00:13 > 1:00:15I will probably never be able to do that again.
1:00:15 > 1:00:19When I heard that he wasn't going to be released I was disappointed.
1:00:19 > 1:00:23But then he is staying here and he can have loads of food
1:00:23 > 1:00:25and a comfy cage.
1:00:25 > 1:00:27So he will be really happy.
1:00:27 > 1:00:32The boys help Holly the Lhasa Apso get ready for her new home later.
1:00:32 > 1:00:35We're going to get you nice and clean for your new owners.
1:00:35 > 1:00:40But first, Dick is confused by hooved things.
1:00:44 > 1:00:47These are goats.
1:00:47 > 1:00:51I know that. I have been learning something while doing all this.
1:00:51 > 1:00:54They can actually jump over one and a half metres.
1:00:54 > 1:00:55Everyone knows that.
1:00:55 > 1:00:59The young ones are kids and the dads...
1:00:59 > 1:01:02Like reading books to the kids. It's easy.
1:01:02 > 1:01:06- The dads are bucks.- They like to look after the kids, it's obvious.
1:01:06 > 1:01:08- No, no.- That's a nanny's job.
1:01:08 > 1:01:12- Goats have nannies?- Yes. The nanny is the female.
1:01:12 > 1:01:15So the mummy lets the nanny read books to the kids
1:01:15 > 1:01:16while the dad practices jumping.
1:01:18 > 1:01:21- Who'd think goats could be so confusing!- True.
1:01:27 > 1:01:31In Norfolk, Ethan and Ewan are busy working behind the scenes
1:01:31 > 1:01:32at an animal sanctuary.
1:01:34 > 1:01:38This place is home to all kinds of injured and abandoned animals.
1:01:38 > 1:01:40Next up for our dog-loving dudes is a homeless hound
1:01:40 > 1:01:42in need of their help.
1:01:42 > 1:01:47Holly is a nine-month-old Lhasa Apso cross who was brought here
1:01:47 > 1:01:50because her original owners couldn't afford to keep her.
1:01:50 > 1:01:53The great news is, a new home has hopefully been found.
1:01:53 > 1:01:57So, Holly needs a bit of a brush up to impress her potential new owners.
1:01:57 > 1:01:59I know just the boys for the job.
1:01:59 > 1:02:02Give it a good shake.
1:02:02 > 1:02:05Shake, shake, shake.
1:02:05 > 1:02:07Rub, rub, rub.
1:02:07 > 1:02:09Underneath as well.
1:02:09 > 1:02:12Is this like the shampoo we use in the shower?
1:02:12 > 1:02:15It's slightly different. It's not got so many chemicals in.
1:02:16 > 1:02:17Lhasa Apso's were,
1:02:17 > 1:02:22believe it or not, used as guard dogs by Tibetan monks centuries ago.
1:02:22 > 1:02:24They were thought to be sacred.
1:02:24 > 1:02:27We are going to get you nice and clean for your new owners.
1:02:27 > 1:02:30Holly isn't sacred. She's just soaking through.
1:02:30 > 1:02:31So get the towels, chaps.
1:02:35 > 1:02:40How come she's shivering when she's got fur to keep her warm?
1:02:40 > 1:02:42Because we've just washed her,
1:02:42 > 1:02:44a lot of the oils have come out of her coat.
1:02:44 > 1:02:47It just makes her a little bit chilly.
1:02:47 > 1:02:51Gentlemen, I was walking down the road and I could smell this
1:02:51 > 1:02:54amazing smell and I bet it's Holly's coat, is that right?
1:02:54 > 1:02:58- Yes.- Can I have a whiff? Holly, come here. Let me have a whiff.
1:03:02 > 1:03:05Ah, smells gorgeous. You look really happy about that, Holly!
1:03:05 > 1:03:08Both our boys are desperate to have a pet of their own.
1:03:08 > 1:03:11Holly here is helping them prove they would be top pet carers
1:03:11 > 1:03:13given half a chance.
1:03:13 > 1:03:15Time to say goodbye though, because it's brilliant news,
1:03:15 > 1:03:18Holly's new owner has arrived to take her to a lovely new home.
1:03:18 > 1:03:21This is Heather who has come to take Holly away.
1:03:21 > 1:03:22- Hi, Heather.- Hi.
1:03:22 > 1:03:25The boys have been super troopers and given Holly a really good walk
1:03:25 > 1:03:30and even given her a bath and a shower, so she smells great.
1:03:30 > 1:03:32Hand her over. Are you sad to let her go?
1:03:32 > 1:03:35Yes, but the good news is that she's going to a good home.
1:03:35 > 1:03:37- Have you enjoyed today?- Yes.
1:03:37 > 1:03:39- Best bit?- Owls.
1:03:39 > 1:03:42Owls, OK. Hopefully, Mr Owl is now going to be rehabilitated here
1:03:42 > 1:03:44and be very fat and happy. And what about you?
1:03:44 > 1:03:48- Rabbits.- You like rabbits. Would you like to take one home?
1:03:48 > 1:03:51- Yes.- You might have to have a word with your mum about that first.
1:03:51 > 1:03:54I know you are going to miss Holly, a lovely dog.
1:03:54 > 1:03:57I had a word with Holly and Holly has got a lovely present
1:03:57 > 1:04:00for you to take home to remember her by.
1:04:00 > 1:04:04So that's yours. Put it somewhere you will see it every day,
1:04:04 > 1:04:08on the shelf or the mantelpiece. All right. See you later.
1:04:08 > 1:04:09- BOTH:- Bye!
1:04:13 > 1:04:17Matthew and Claire have returned from their farmyard vet call outs
1:04:17 > 1:04:20and are busy lending a hand at the animal hospital in Dunfermline.
1:04:20 > 1:04:22Inglis Veterinary Centre.
1:04:22 > 1:04:24Time for them to scrub up and prepare for surgery,
1:04:24 > 1:04:28because their next patient is ready and waiting.
1:04:28 > 1:04:32This little chap is Jamie and he's visiting the vets today,
1:04:32 > 1:04:36because he's got a painful problem in a sensitive area of his body.
1:04:38 > 1:04:42He's an eight-year-old West Highland terrier and he's got a tumour
1:04:42 > 1:04:45on his bottom, so we'll remove it today with the laser
1:04:45 > 1:04:49and it will reduce the pain because it will seal off the nerve endings.
1:04:49 > 1:04:52It may not be a life-threatening tumour,
1:04:52 > 1:04:55but it's a very uncomfortable lump for the wee terrier.
1:04:55 > 1:04:58After an anaesthetic jab, he's out for the count
1:04:58 > 1:05:00and ready for the operation.
1:05:00 > 1:05:02Matthew helps with shaving his fur.
1:05:02 > 1:05:03Can Jamie feel this?
1:05:03 > 1:05:09No. He's completely asleep so he's no idea what's going on.
1:05:09 > 1:05:12And then Claire steps in to vac up the hairy cuttings.
1:05:14 > 1:05:19And with Jamie prepped, it's time to get on with the tumour removal.
1:05:19 > 1:05:20First, Jamie is neutered.
1:05:20 > 1:05:23This is a small op that will reduce the chances of the tumour returning
1:05:23 > 1:05:28and stop him becoming a dad to unwanted puppies in the future.
1:05:30 > 1:05:33Now it's time for Matthew to switch on the laser
1:05:33 > 1:05:37they are going to use to cut away Jamie's lump.
1:05:37 > 1:05:41That's the guiding light from the laser. That's not the laser beam.
1:05:41 > 1:05:44Obviously, the same as with a laser, the further away you pull it,
1:05:44 > 1:05:47the less strength the laser will have.
1:05:47 > 1:05:50I'll show you what it can actually do.
1:05:50 > 1:05:51Don't set fire to the dog.
1:05:51 > 1:05:54No. I'll not set fire to the dog.
1:05:54 > 1:05:58That's me quite far back from it and I'm giving it a very brief touch.
1:05:58 > 1:06:02This high tech laser allows vet Ken to accurately burn away
1:06:02 > 1:06:06the troublesome tumour and avoid damage to healthy tissue.
1:06:06 > 1:06:09So normally, if you were cutting this with a scalpel,
1:06:09 > 1:06:11there would be a lot of bleeding.
1:06:11 > 1:06:16You can see just how little bleeding there is.
1:06:16 > 1:06:18Almost there.
1:06:19 > 1:06:22All done. The lump is zapped.
1:06:24 > 1:06:26When will Jamie wake up from his anaesthetic?
1:06:26 > 1:06:30Probably be pretty much awake even in ten minutes.
1:06:30 > 1:06:34In an hour from now he'll look as if he's never had an anaesthetic.
1:06:34 > 1:06:37Now time to get Jamie back into his kennel.
1:06:37 > 1:06:38Nice work, guys.
1:06:41 > 1:06:43So this is Jamie. Was it good?
1:06:43 > 1:06:44Was it interesting?
1:06:44 > 1:06:48- Yeah.- Do you want to put him into his pen there,
1:06:48 > 1:06:53because he's got to have some rest. In you go, Jamie. Gently does it.
1:06:53 > 1:06:56Jamie will be up and running in no time.
1:06:56 > 1:06:59Meanwhile, how have Matthew and Claire enjoyed their working day?
1:06:59 > 1:07:02You conquered your fear of horses. Done!
1:07:02 > 1:07:04You helped out with the calves.
1:07:04 > 1:07:07Done! And you performed laser surgery on a dog.
1:07:07 > 1:07:09Done. All in all, a fantastic days work.
1:07:09 > 1:07:11What's been your best bit?
1:07:11 > 1:07:15Probably seeing you stick your hand up a cow's bum.
1:07:15 > 1:07:19- Thanks. Lovely(!)- My best bit was probably the operation.
1:07:19 > 1:07:23- When you're older, do you still want to be a doctor?- Kind of.
1:07:23 > 1:07:26- And you want to be a dentist? - I've changed my mind.
1:07:26 > 1:07:28- I would like to be a vet now. - Correct answer!
1:07:32 > 1:07:35I can't believe you thought I was in there.
1:07:35 > 1:07:36No, you didn't!
1:07:39 > 1:07:42How are you doing that with the signs?
1:07:43 > 1:07:45Oh, clever, right, OK.
1:07:45 > 1:07:49In that case, what is the biggest fish in the sea?
1:07:49 > 1:07:52Ha-ha, it's actually the whale shark. Clever.
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