Mutant Fleas

A strange illness spreads all over the Gumboyle neighborhood. People don't walk any more- they leap! As if they had fixed springs to their soles. The mayor appeals to Dr. Dog and begs him to look into the matter. Dr. Dog's investigation leads him to a drycleaner's shop, where he discovers a breed of mutant fleas, boosted by an extra-powerful washing powder. As the fleas infest the neighbors' clothes, they cause the mysterious "leaping epidemic." Dr. Dog sets about finding a way to get rid of the pesky bugs.

Proving that laughter is the best medicine, Dr. Dog comes to television in a series combining irreverent humor, quirky characters, action and adventure. Dr. Dog is a dedicated doctor who will do anything to help those in need - even if it means getting himself into some absurd or even perilous situations. When he's not seeing patients, or doing rounds at St. Bernard's Hospital, he's taping his popular TV talk show, "Ask Dr. Dog," lecturing at international conferences, or conducting important medical research. At the same time, as the Gumboyle family's pet, he's a loyal dog. It's a challenge leading this double life, but Dr. Dog is ready to handle anything.

Adapted from Babette Cole's world best-seller.

This series also includes 52 one-minute educational fillers.