Gypsy, a cow with recurring rumen bloat, stands in a cattle chute, waiting to be examined. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0015_f.jpg
A wild baby squirrel enjoys a slice of cucumber. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0029_f.jpg
A wild baby squirrel takes a drink of water from a syringe. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0028_f.jpg
A wild baby squirrel rehydrates with a drink of water from a syringe, in between bites of carrot. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0027_f.jpg
Dr. Erin Schroeder sits with owners Tina Bodlak and Trista McLaughlin as they learn to feed their St. Bernard, Nellie, through her feeding tube. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0026_f.jpg
Drs. Erin and Ben Schroeder and vet tech Laurel Driver work to treat Nellie the St. Bernard for her swollen tongue. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0025_f.jpg
Drs. Erin and Ben Schroeder and vet tech Laurel Driver work to treat Nellie the St. Bernard for her swollen and infected tongue. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0024_f.jpg
Dr. Erin Schroeder works on Nellie the St. Bernard, to treat her swollen and infected tongue. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0023_f.jpg
Nellie the St. Bernard needs to be treated for a badly infected, swollen tongue. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0022_f.jpg
Vet tech Laurel Driver stands with the St. Bernard, Nellie, who is being treated for her severely infected, swollen tongue. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0021_f.jpg
Vet tech Laurel Driver assists Dr. Ben Schroeder with Gypsy the cow's rumenotomy, while owner Jim Pearson holds her still. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0020_f.jpg
Dr. Ben Schroeder performs a rumenotomy on Gypsy the cow, while Jim Pearson holds her still. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0019_f.jpg
Owner Kathy Pearson and vet tech Laurel Driver watch as Dr. Ben Schroeder performs a rumenotomy on Gypsy the cow, while owner Jim Pearson holds her. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0018_f.jpg
Vet tech Laurel Driver assists Dr. Ben Schroeder, as he prepares to do a rumenotomy surgery on Gypsy the cow. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0017_f.jpg
Gypsy, a cow with recurring rumen bloat, stands in a cattle chute, waiting to be examined. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0016_f.jpg
Owners Fred and LaVonne Lorenzen pose with Charlie the pygmy goat who has a broken horn. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0001_f.jpg
Vet tech Val Sovereign and Dr. Erin Schroeder check a urine sample from Kiyoni the cat. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0014_f.jpg
Dr. Erin Schroeder examines Kiyoni the cat. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0013_f.jpg
Vet tech Val Sovereign and Dr. Erin Schroeder treat Kiyoni the cat for a blocked urethra. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0012_f.jpg
Dale Owens' steer stands in his trailer, ready to go home. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0011_f.jpg
Dr. Ben Schroeder, vet tech Laurel Driver, and owner Dale Smith watch as Dale's granddaughter, Bre Millard, attempts to pull a reluctant steer back to his trailer. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0010_f.jpg
Owner Dale Smith, his granddaughter Bre Millard, and vet tech Laurel Driver look on as Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder finish up surgery. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0009_f.jpg
Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder work together to suture a hernia closed on Dale Owens' steer. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0008_f.jpg
After getting a steer under anesthesia, vet tech Laurel Driver, the owner's granddaughter Bre Millard, and Dr. Ben Schroeder work together to prepare him for hernia surgery, as owner Dale Smith looks on. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0007_f.jpg
Dale Smith's steer stands in a cattle chute, waiting for his exam. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0006_f.jpg
Owner Dale Smith's granddaughter Bre Millard (not shown) holds the steer's tail up while Dr. Ben Schroeder talks to Dale about what might be wrong with the steer. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0005_f.jpg
A steer waits inside the transport hauler. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0004_f.jpg
Owner LaVonne Lorenzen holds Charlie the pygmy goat close after an injury broke his horn. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0003_f.jpg
Owner LaVonne Lorenzen holds Charlie the pygmy goat close after an injury broke his horn. (National Geographic)Episode: #404 "Tongue Not in Cheek"Air Date 10/14/2023404_TongueNotInCheek_HeartlandDocsDVM_0002_f.jpg
