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The Doggy Pod with Dr Rob Zammit

The Surgery Episode

Season 8, Ep. 15

This week on THE DOGGY POD, Dr Rob talks about the scariest surgery he ever had to perform, it was a cold and rainy night and Dr Rob received a phone call, find out what happened next. He also talks about the surgeries that always send a shiver up his spine. Plus the story of a dog with lead poisoning, from swallowing lead sinkers from his owners fishing gear. Also, an emergency with a dog ears. Enjoy.

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