Summary At 20 kilos, Little Mali is a pretty heavy lump. But the African spurred tortoise is far from fully grown. It still has more than 80 years of life ahead of it - and is still fighting for survival. Little Mali hasn't eaten anything for two weeks. Reptile expert Gerd Britsch tries to take blood from the African spurred tortoise. But it is very defensive. Three vets have to get involved. Then the diagnosis is clear: the young African spurred tortoise has severe kidney failure. Gerd Britsch can offer little hope and comes up with an unusual plan. Complications arise during the operation of Labrador dog Berta Labrador dog Berta is seven years old and loves to swim. Owner Birgit Humbert-Kalischer has felt a plum-sized lump on Berta's hind leg. She fears that it is a malignant tumor. After the examination, island vet Stephanie Petersen recommends surgery. Assistant doctor Julia Lohmann takes over. But the tumor's good blood flow leads to unexpected complications during the operation. The young doctor is given her baptism of fire. Treating 16-year-old cat Max is never problem-free 16-year-old cat Max is a regular patient of Schliersee veterinarian Regina Seemüller. Max has chronic kidney problems, needs a vaccination and his tartar needs to be removed. Treating the four-legged senior is never problem-free. Grandpa cat Max is showing his claws.

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