Nat Geo: Show Acceptable Practices on 'The Incredible Dr. Pol'

The Issue

This National Geographic show hurts animals and their owners by promoting substandard medicine. The state board has judged three of the four veterinarians in the featured practice guilty of incompetence and negligence. Continuing to air the show promotes substandard medicine to the public. This will result in harm to more animals and their owners because people will think this substandard care is acceptable. This is below the standards we expect from National Geographic and tarnishes the brand.

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Eden MyersPetition Starter
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The Issue

This National Geographic show hurts animals and their owners by promoting substandard medicine. The state board has judged three of the four veterinarians in the featured practice guilty of incompetence and negligence. Continuing to air the show promotes substandard medicine to the public. This will result in harm to more animals and their owners because people will think this substandard care is acceptable. This is below the standards we expect from National Geographic and tarnishes the brand.

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Eden MyersPetition Starter
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Nat Geo WILD
Nat Geo WILD
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“Dr. Pol has been practicing with a common sense approach to veterinary medicine for more than 40 years, saving thousands of sick and injured animals. It is unfortunate select individuals have rushed to judgment without truly understanding the work he has done over the years within his economically depressed community, or ever watching an entire episode of the series. Dr. Pol is not only a great caregiver locally, but he is a hero to many people and animals needing his services. Local farmers rely on Dr. Pol for their livelihood and success of their businesses. Nat Geo WILD will continue to support Dr. Pol, as he is as passionate about animals as we are.”
Joel I Ferguson
Joel I Ferguson
Chair, Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Dr. Mike Cavanaugh
Dr. Mike Cavanaugh
AAHA
Dean Chris Brown
Dean Chris Brown
MSU CVM Dean's office
Chad Sandhas
Chad Sandhas
National Geographic

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Petition created on October 7, 2012