The veterinarian also stated that a cesarean or induction was warranted based on Mocha’s brownish-green mucus discharge, temperature and failure to deliver by April 5, 2010. The veterinarian estimated the puppies had been dead at least three or four days. A cesarean section found 10 deceased puppies. A veterinarian performed another ultrasound and concluded there was no movement inside Mocha. The same day, the client took Mocha to Animal Health Associates in Mount Pleasant, Mich., for a second opinion. The client was told to take Mocha home but to call with any further questions. Pol concluded that the due date had been wrong and that he did see movement in the ultrasound. At that time an ultrasound was performed by a facility veterinarian who informed the client she did not see any movement in Mocha’s uterus. On April 12 the client took Mocha back to the facility increasingly concerned that the dog had not given birth. The client was again told to let nature take its course and that Mocha would probably deliver later that day. The next day, the client called the facility to inform the veterinarian that Mocha’s belly looked “skinny” and was hanging low. The veterinarian informed the client that Mocha should have her puppies within the next couple days. That evening Mocha was examined by a facility veterinarian who advised that the dog was not dilated and sent her home without conducting any further tests or an ultrasound. The client was instructed to bring Mocha in. indicating the dog had still not given birth. The client called the facility at 4:30 p.m. By phone, the client was instructed by facility staff to keep the dog in a quiet place and that it sounded like she might be starting to go into labor. A facility veterinarian told the client to call back April 9 if Mocha still had not given birth.īy April 9 Mocha had still not given birth and was producing a brownish-green mucus discharge. The couple was advised by phone to “let nature take its course” and that there was no need to bring the dog to the facility. The administrative complaint document states that a couple with a German shorthair named Mocha, who was bred and expected to deliver around April 3, 2010, called Pol Veterinary Services in Weidman, Mich., three times between April 3 and April 8, 2010, concerned about the dog’s condition because she had not delivered her puppies. Lori Donlan of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said in an e-mail to DVM Newsmagazine that Pol paid his fine July 13, but remains on probation-instituted May 26-as he has not submitted any of his required continuing education. According to documents provided by the state of Michigan, Pol failed to accurately read a canine ultrasound, appropriately treat the patient and to maintain and ensure that his staff kept adequate documentation of telephone calls, treatment records and recommendations to record an appropriate treatment history. Pol" as touted in the title of his National Geographic Wild show, was ordered to pay a $500 fine and complete continuing education in the areas of documentation and record keeping, small animal reproduction, and ultrasound techniques and interpretation. Longtime veterinarian and reality television star Jan Pol, DVM, is serving probation from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for negligence and incompetence related to an April 2010 incident.
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