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The Dog Doc

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A veterinarian holistically treats animals after other vets have given up on them.

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Critics Consensus

More than just a must-watch for pooch people, The Dog Doc offers a thought-provoking look at alternatives for the healthcare industry's approach to medicine.

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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 04/30/2020
3/5
A must-watch for animal lovers with a strong stomach (there is some pretty graphic surgical footage) and a stronger heart (because no one likes to see an animal suffering), The Dog Doc isn't always going to convince everyone. Go to Full Review Claudia Puig FilmWeek (LAist) 03/21/2020
It's very rich with information. It's compelling -- he's very empathetic. Go to Full Review Courtney Howard Variety 03/20/2020
It's the cinematic preservation of a hope-filled legacy begat by a rebel who sought to give humanity the gift of extra time with their furry, four-legged joy factories. Go to Full Review Phil Guie Film-Forward.com 01/01/2021
1.5/5
The film seems intent on painting vaccines as a major bugbear, returning to the topic over and over in order to blame vaccinations for animals' suffering. Go to Full Review Karen Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 10/19/2020
Described by some as a miracle worker and by others as a quack, Dr. Goldstein is known as a pioneer of integrative veterinary medicine. This focused, detailed, and artfully assembled documentary makes an earnest effort to tell us why. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 07/11/2020
The movie is a testament that dogs and other pets are treated like members of a family. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/23/2020 It is about time for the "strictly traditional" veterinarians to give up their professional arrogance and for the "strictly alternative" folks to realize that you can't do without traditional medicine. This movie is about a vet who combines both worlds - that's why this is called the "integrative" approach. A must-see documentary for dog and cat guardians who want to do better for their pets' health - as well as for their own. See more 03/15/2020 Given that the veterinarian in the movie makes terrible medical decisions and puts animals' health on the line, this movie is disgusting. A veterinarian cringes at this movie the same way a car expert cringes at a car crusher. See more Read all reviews
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Cindy Meehl

Director

Alice Henty

Producer

Nelson Hume

Cinematographer

Steve Heffner

Film Editing

Todd Griffin

Original Music

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The Dog Doc

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Movie Info

Synopsis A veterinarian holistically treats animals after other vets have given up on them.
Director
Cindy Meehl
Producer
Alice Henty
Production Co
Cedar Creek Productions, Maylo Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 13, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 19, 2020
Runtime
1h 41m
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