FIRST Reaction to Pentatonix - Please Santa Please | Veterinarian Reacts!

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Welcome one and all! This week is a mental health break and Dr. Em reacts to the new song called Please Santa Please, by Pentatonix!
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[@johnpatricklarson8188]

This was written by Kirsten and Kevin. They also released a mashup of, "Pure Imagination/ Christmas time is here" is another one you might enjoy. Nice reaction.

[@VetMedCorner]

Oh wow! They are so talented!!! Thank you for the recommendation, that mashup sounds great. I will absolutely add it to my list!

[@judithb4202]

Thank you for commenting about the puppies. Animals of all ages deserve to be listened to ❤

[@VetMedCorner]

They absolutely do. Thank you for watching!

[@imtherapycat]

You are so right that I appreciate your love of PtX and their beautiful cover, but thank you so much for taking the time to insert this PSA. You are so right that animals don't deserve the outcome that so often occurs in that situation. Animals aren't gifts. They're family members for the duration of their lives. Thank you!

[@VetMedCorner]

I have dealt with the fallout far too often. It's awful 😞

[@LifeByKpop]

Hi, from another Pentaholic. I'd love to see you react to my personal favorite, The Prayer. I feel it's the best performance by PTX ever. Stunning video. We see them in concert IN 5 DAYS!!!!!! WoooHoooo!

[@VetMedCorner]

It's one of my dreams to be able to see them in person some day!!! Thank you so much for the recommendation, I look forward to The Prayer! 🙏

[@tersommers]

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! This keeps popping up today so it must be the day! Thank you for all that you do to ensure animals are taken care of! This song is so festive! It's perfect for a brain break! There is a behind the scenes video that they put out, as well. That is where we learn that Kirstie was sick on the day of filming the video. That is why they went with Kirstie being the Christmas fairy making lovely things happen for the boys! They could film her separately when she felt better. I love everything about this video! The real sincerity for each other, Kirstie's amazing presence and the puppies! I absolutely LOVE your passion on the animal gift giving aspect of the video! I agree! As far as I know, Scott, Kirstie and Mitch are all animal lovers so I find comfort in knowing that. I do understand how this looks to someone seeing this and coming up with a gift idea that they may not have had before though. Sorry for this long winded comment, but if you make it this far, I wanted to make you aware that Scott Hoying released his own solo album which is fabulous! One song on it is quite sad and makes me cry every time. I'm sure your goal on these brain breaks is not to feel sadness but if you get the opportunity, Scott lost his dog Bubba to a very aggressive disease and he loved him with like a child. He wrote a song called Bubs that he put on his solo album. It totally encompasses the heartbreaking emotions with losing a beloved family member, human or not. I would wonder what your thoughts would be on that particular song as a animal lover and as a veterinarian. I know that I could totally relate to the song. Thank you for putting these wonderful, passionate videos out there to share with us! Take care and happy holidays!

[@VetMedCorner]

I really appreciate all the information, thank you ☺️ I have heard a couple of Scott's songs, but didn't know there was a whole album!! That's so exciting as I love his voice!!! I've definitely added your recommendation to my list! 🙌

[@davephillips7209]

So very happy!!!! Kirstie and Kevin wrote this one. It is soooo Iconic holiday sounding.

[@VetMedCorner]

It is!! And I love that they wrote it together 🥰

[@melissacoviello2886]

I love this song , it’s an instant classic! I hope you also check out Kiss from a rose! Kirstie is the Christmas fairy. There is a behind the scenes video for this. She was sick and couldn’t be there day of so she went in after to do her part.

[@VetMedCorner]

Ooooo - that makes sense! I was a bit confused by how that played into the lyrics of the song so thank you for explaining. I will absolutely add Kiss from a Rose to my list. Thank you 🙌

[@melissacoviello2886]

@@VetMedCorner although to be fair the BTS shows a lot of the puppies. I wish handlers would explain some of the signs for when animals aren’t happy or when they’re stressed. I know the trio is obsessed with animals. Scott has a dog, Kirstie has many dogs and Mitch has two cats, I believe.

[@VetMedCorner]

It always strikes me how few people can recognize signs of significant stress, even in the species of animals that those same people care for/live with. 😥

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@VetMedCornerMake sure it’s the live rendition from VEVO.

[@1yankeesrule]

She was sick while the boys were at the shoot. So all her stuff is by herself. There’s a behind the scenes for this video.

[@VetMedCorner]

Oh! I'll have to go find that - thank you!

[@9012505]

If you read the description, there is information about adoption and where you can find these dogs and a lot more like them looking for homes.

[@VetMedCorner]

Adoption can be a great way to bring in a new addition to the family!

[@janhankins911]

@@VetMedCorner Yes, it can! But be prepared! Most rescue groups (and some shelters) will be very choosy about the homes their dogs go to. When we took a dog into our rescue group, we were committed to that dog for his or her lifetime and if the adoption didn't work out, we took the dog back. We required an application, a home visit, and a vet reference (and thank you to all the vets who told us about how great the folks were and vets who also told us they they wouldn't adopt to the folks). We turned people down. We often didn't give people they dog they "wanted" (we had a family wanting to adopt a particular dog from us, but we said "no" to that particular dog--the family had two cats and this particular dog ate cats for breakfast and we wouldn't let them have that particular dog--they got a dog that would cuddle with the cats, not kill them). And, yes, there is an adoption fee. From a rescue perspective, not asking an adoption fee is financial suicide. We often took in dogs in need of thousands of dollars of veterinary care (dogs with heartworms, dogs that had been hit by cars and had broken bones, dogs with collars grown into their neck needing surgery to remove it, etc.). No, we didn't get free veterinary care (vets have bills to pay, too). Yes, most vets gave us a nice discount, but we still had sometimes thousands of dollars in vet bills to pay. Our fee was "standard" (everyone paid the same fee, regardless of how much that dog "cost us" in terms of care). Some dogs we spent very little on, others we spent thousands on. So don't gripe about the fee. And if you can't afford the fee, you probably can't afford the dog. We charged $350 for younger adult pure-bred Danes and Wolfhounds. If you can't afford that adoption fee, you can't afford to take your dog to the vet for even routine care--a vet charge of $350 for a giant breed dog is nothing.

[@vickiberryhill6343]

The gavel that Matt got was a nod to his wife just graduating from law school

[@VetMedCorner]

Ooooooo - I had no idea! So cool!

[@dazzie6272]

Subbed for more PTX reactions

[@VetMedCorner]

Welcome to VMC ☺️ Just as a warning, a good number of the videos are more of an educational style regarding vet med topics. So if you decide that's not for you, I fully understand!!

[@The4whoare1]

Kristy was sick day of filming . So they got her in the video by making her the Christmas fairy. Kevin and Kirstie wrote the song.

[@VetMedCorner]

I was trying to figure out how it fit with the lyrics and it just wasn't making sense to me - thank you for filling me in!

[@The4whoare1]

Your welcome.

[@pjb3583]

Kirstie (and the guys, too) would be heartbroken to think she contributed to any potential stress for these puppies or any others out in the world. She’s a doggie mama through and through. I think it’s lovely that you made this a moment for education, though. As someone else noted, you can flip to the Yule log version of the video in the future so you can avoid the outdated notion that it’s proper to gift an animal to an unsuspecting recipient. And yes, try Pure Imagination x Christmastime is Here for something more soothing. I always love your reactions. Peace and happiness …

[@VetMedCorner]

I hope that they learn about body language that indicates stress and that they handle dogs safely/appropriately in the future! Thank you so much for the recommendation! I really appreciate it 😊

[@alfredh3071]

Take a look at the Yule log visualization, just shows a fireplace. This way you can unclench. Otherwise, great reaction as always Merry PTX-mas!

[@VetMedCorner]

If I play this song in the future, that's exactly what I'll need to do! Thank you!!!

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

I agree, pets are a commitment for THEIR lives! Not gifts! And definitely NOT a surprise gift... unless the family understands that commitment. I've had cats (cat show siamese) since I was 4 til I was 12... 50+ years ago. My job was feeding, affection... and the parents made $$$ from my care of them. As i got older... whether it was a feline or canine... they ate better than me... they always came first! Still do. So in the behind the scenes the guys really love animals. Perhaps watching might make you feel better... Scott said to the pup... "I'd die for you..." I honestly don't think they had much time in the studio... But I whole heartedly agree... I just watched a European gent react to this song and he mentioned theres a saying over there "Pets are not for Christmas, they're fro life!" A slogan I'd like to see adopted here in the ignorant States.

[@VetMedCorner]

I really hope that if they do love animals that they would also learn how to interact with them safely and in a way that the animal isn't incredibly stressed by. I like the saying you shared - it's absolutely true! Thank you for sharing it 😊

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

Traditional American Christmas dinner features turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. Other types of poultry, roast beef, or ham, are also used. Also, goose, duck or quail or any of these combinations.

[@VetMedCorner]

That's more what I expected, although goose/duck/quail weren't on my radar!

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

@@VetMedCorner P.S. Ring-necked Pheasant is also a staple fare for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years dinners. Especially if you live in a midwestern state...

[@buddasquirrel]

Thank you for speaking about NOT giving pets as presents. It's just not fair to anyone in that situation. Especially the pet!!! We work with animal rescue and the suffering these animals go through is heartbreaking. Thank you. 🐕

[@janhankins911]

I worked with a rescue group in the past. We made it a policy to never adopt a dog to a home at any holiday time without the knowledge/consent of all family members (so no surprise "gifts"). We did a home visit and required all family members that lived in the home to be present at the visit (so we could see how all family members interacted with the animal; if we didn't like what we saw, they didn't get the dog--one little boy got out his father's golf club and swing it at the dog--and the parents sat there like "isn't that cute?" The meeting went to hell in a handcart when I spoke up and told the kid that was not an appropriate thing to do to a dog, the parents said how dare I say that to their child, etc. Needless to say, the dog came back with me--no way was I leaving a dog there which angered this people even further, but oh well, I was much more concerned about the dog than I was about their feelings). We were pretty lucky as we didn't see a huge influx of unwanted dogs after Christmas, but I dealt with Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds. When we started in rescue, I was surprised by how few Irish Wolfhounds entered rescue (except the 30-pound "Irish Wolfhound mixes" we kept getting calls about--you got a 30 pound "Irish Wolfhound mix", you don't have an Irish Wolfhound mix; maybe a 130 pound dog would qualify!) and how many Great Danes ended up in shelters and other less than ideal situations.

[@VetMedCorner]

I'm so glad there are people out there who carefully assess homes. It's so important!

[@VetMedCorner]

You're absolutely correct, it's not fair to anyone!

[@lisab4109]

Not sure if it helps but on their behind the scenes video, they showed the owner (?)/ maybe animal rights folks (?) introducing each dog to the PTX member and watched them with the dogs before filming. Just didn’t want you to think they randomly put dogs in a box for the video. 🥺

[@VetMedCorner]

I wish that all the people handling these dogs would know how to handle them safely/properly and would know enough about dog body language to change it so that the dogs would be comfortable ie not so stressed during handling/filming 😫

[@janhankins911]

Normally, I totally agree with you about do not giving live animals as pets. I do have to admit that the best birthday present I ever got was my little poodle mix girl. We lost our two dogs within 3 weeks of one another (both were quite elderly) and we were dogless. My husband surprised me with a puppy--best gift ever! But I agree with you--don't give animals as gifts and I'll not watch this video again.

[@alicegibson685]

First if you rewatch the video, you never see the lid on the box with the puppies, so please do not assume. There is noone that loves dogs more than Scott, Kirsten and Mitch. Also, you realize that it is just a video, they were not getting the puppies as a gift in real life...

[@VetMedCorner]

Unfortunately, people watching will emulate what they see people who they admire doing. Also, 'loving dogs' should mean that you learn their body language so you interact with them safely plus you should also learn how to hold/carry them safely/properly.

[@biblio253]

I do agree with you that animals should never be given as surprise gifts.

[@VetMedCorner]

I wish everyone knew that!! Thank you for watching 😊

[@patbrewer4205]

How can you look at the boys faces especially Scott’s and think bad thoughts, negative Nelly the entire group love animals 😢😢

[@VetMedCorner]

If they did love animals, I would definitely hope they would take the time to learn how to interact with them safely, and in a way that doesn't cause immense stress to those animals...

[@Russ_Keith]

Good for you for that important message. I had the same thought when I first saw the video. Shelters are overflowing with abandoned or surrendered pets and many are euthanised as a result. I'm a regular watcher of the Asher House videos which show the effects of stress and trauma on animals in shelters and how different they are once rescued and shown some love. The message is simple - Adopt don't shop. I'm also a Pentaholic to the core but the video made me cringe. It was a rare misstep.

[@VetMedCorner]

I also absolutely adore the group, so was quite surprised to see this. I'm very much looking forward to watching their next video, because as you say, their work truly tends to be excellent!

[@Nunyabizness_]

This is just a video lol.

[@VetMedCorner]

Which is why stressing dogs out by interacting with them in an inappropriate and unsafe manner is so completely unnecessary.

[@sean1849]

No offense to you or any other Vets but damn why you so expensive. My cat almost cost me as much as a used car. Full disclosure my cat isn't the brightest cat in the world. I really know why it's so expensive but I still want to cry about it.

[@chrispavlich9656]

Just as with ANY medical Dr. you are paying for their expertise. It’s not chump change to attend medical school.

[@sean1849]

@@chrispavlich9656 I know that's why I said I understand why it's so expensive at the end of my comment.

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@sean1849 Sean?????…..? Where you been?

[@sean1849]

@chrispavlich9656 What's good my old friend...How have you been?

[@chrispavlich9656]

@@sean1849 Not too bad. How about yourself?

[@karenrobinson2962]

I’ll never watch your reactions again!

[@VetMedCorner]

Because I don't support putting young dogs in unsafe situations that are scary for them???!??!?

[@gordon9995]

You ruined it for me.

[@VetMedCorner]

My apologies, I debated not putting this video up after seeing the unsafe handling and the incredibly stressed puppies. I ended up choosing to post my reaction because so many people desperately need to learn what a stressed dog looks like, and they just have absolutely no idea. The song has been ruined for me as well 😭

[@ravenindulgedfurries4263]

It's disappointing when a song (or book, or movie) has something that makes you cringe and taints the entire experience. Sure they're all talented vocalists, but neither the song nor the video did anything for me, especially since the video has nothing to do with the lyrics and the puppies were completely unnecessary. It's unfortunate that the puppies were clearly stressed. When watching pet videos I always think of Mikel Delgado's (PhD. Cat Behavior Consultant) question of what benefit did the video have for the animal. Hopefully, all these puppies found great forever homes.

[@VetMedCorner]

I also struggled with the disconnect between the video and the lyrics... I really like Dr. Delgado - they are so wonderful and I like so much of their work with felines! That question is an excellent one, and I wish more people would keep it front of mind.

[@derrickcox7761]

Sounds woke...stop missing the context.