The Dog Doc

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The Dog Doc

2020

1h 41m

Documentary

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83%

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

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

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.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 30, 2020

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's very rich with information. It's compelling -- he's very empathetic.

Mar 21, 2020

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Courtney Howard

Variety

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.

Mar 20, 2020

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Phil Guie

Film-Forward.com

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.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jan 1, 2021

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Karen Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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.

Oct 19, 2020

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

The movie is a testament that dogs and other pets are treated like members of a family.

Jul 11, 2020

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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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.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Cindy Meehl

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Alice Henty

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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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