
Small Animal Hospital
2014 · Channel 4 · 20 min · 1 season
S01E15 · Callie the Collie
Sun, 7 Dec, 11:00 pm
A trip to the doggy dentist is a bit of a challenge for host John Barrowman. And the reason for Callie the Collie's anxious behaviour is a mystery.
About
John Barrowman guides us when veterinarians try to cure all sorts of sick animals in Glasgow. Informative and interesting program with a warm and charming pet lover as host.
Episodes
- E01
Shadow the Labrador and Dudley the Pig
Mon, 3 Nov· 20 minShadow, a black Labrador, has problems with his back legs that are causing great concern for his owners
- E02
Max, Lardy Labs and Rebellious Reptiles
Tue, 4 Nov· 20 minMax the spaniel has suspected meningitis; some lardy Labs go head to head in a weight loss competition; and John comes face to face with some rebellious reptiles
- E03
Nico the Japanese Akita and Oscar the Cat
Wed, 5 Nov· 20 minNico, a Japanese Akita, needs emergency treatment after colliding with his brother. And can John help fat cat Oscar shed some of his unwanted pounds?
- E04
Cara the Collie and Mischief the Cat
Thu, 6 Nov· 20 minCara the collie comes into the hospital suffering from breathing difficulties. And John meets Mischief the cat, whose thyroid problem requires a 'radioactive' solution.
- E05
Hooligan Jack and Milly the Collie
Fri, 7 Nov· 20 minThere's a horse called Hooligan Jack with hoof problems in the hospital. And can a dose of acupuncture relieve Molly the collie's stiffness?
- E06
A Westie and Angus the Sheepdog
Mon, 10 Nov· 20 minA westie with heart problems requires a high tech solution and John can't help but get emotionally attached to Angus the Shetland sheepdog
- E07
German Shepherd Puppies and Alfie
Tue, 11 Nov· 20 minAlfie the boisterous chocolate Lab is making life difficult for the vets and John Barrowman is in his element when a litter of German Shepherd puppies need help with being fed
- E08
Rocky the Rebel and Percy
Wed, 12 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman attends a puppy party where he attempts to help train Rocky the rebel. And a pony called Percy has his life turned upside down.
- E09
Toby the Poodle and a Snake
Thu, 13 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman meets Toby the poodle, whose funny walk has the vets stumped. And X-raying a snake is easier said than done.
- E10
Bailey the Boxer and Honey the Golden Retriever
Mon, 17 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman visits a veterinary dermatologist to meet Bailey the boxer, who can't stop scratching. And Honey the golden retriever is limping badly and may need surgery.
- E11
Molly the Collie and Cheeky Boy the Yorkshire Terrier
Tue, 18 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman witnesses an attempt through pioneering surgery to save Molly the collie's eye. He also helps out with Cheeky Boy the Yorkshire terrier's hydrotherapy session.
- E12
Kodi the Spaniel and Benson the Cat
Wed, 19 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman takes a special shine to a spaniel called Kodi, and it's a worrying time for the owner of Benson the cat
- E13
First Aid Training and Bailey the Beagle
Thu, 20 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman meets Bailey the beagle and gets some hands-on first aid training
- E14
Ellie the Horse and Cleo the Cat
Fri, 21 Nov· 20 minJohn Barrowman meets Ellie the horse, whose surgery threatens to go badly wrong, and Cleo the cat provides John with a trip down memory lane
- E15
Callie the Collie
Sun, 7 Dec· 20 minA trip to the doggy dentist is a bit of a challenge for host John Barrowman. And the reason for Callie the Collie's anxious behaviour is a mystery.
- E16
Emergency Animal Hospital
TBA· 20 minThis peak-time extended episode features a Labrador that's suffered a sudden collapse and a terrier with cancer in his jaw
- E17
Emergency Animal Hospital
TBA· 20 minThe team investigate a poodle's life-threatening joint condition, while Molly the collie faces make or break surgery to save her left eye
- E18
Emergency Animal Hospital
TBA· 20 minJohn and the team meet a young pug with a serious spinal problem and a collie that's frightened of flies
- E19
A Standard Poodle and Dudley the Greedy Pig
TBA· 20 minJohn meets a standard poodle with a non-standard gait and Dudley, a greedy pig
- E20
Rescued Rabbits and Labrador Ligaments
TBA· 20 minJohn visits a rescued rabbit centre. Back at the hospital he befriends a Labrador with damaged ligaments.
- E21
Horse Surgery and Max the Spaniel
TBA· 20 minJohn visits an equine centre where a young mare is undergoing complex surgery. Back at the hospital he meets Max, a spaniel who has been diagnosed with meningitis.
- E22
Cat with a Mouth Tumour and Zander the Corn Snake
TBA· 20 minJohn meets a brave cat who has developed a mouth tumour. Back at the hospital, Zander the corn snake has become triangular in shape because of weight loss
- E23
A Homesick Collie and Nico the Japanese Akita
TBA· 20 minJohn meets a homesick collie who has been admitted to receive treatment for an eye tumour, and Japanese Akita Nico, who has lost control of his back legs
- E24
Mischief the Cat and a Puppy Party
TBA· 20 minMischief the cat gets a radioactive injection for his weight loss. Mischief couldn't care less about this peculiar treatment, but the same can't be said for John, who finds comfort at a puppy party.
Cast

John Barrowman
Presenter