I understand that you are upset about it but ... come on. It was funny.
If he would have said dog I would have laughed the same.
I don't think it was aimed at promoting animal cruelty.
It's the character he plays: annoying doctor you'd want to smack with a wooden spoon!
Every show is offensive to one person or another. Thank goodness there are such diverse TV shows.
We should be more tolerant, in my opinion.
You should see what is on TV in Europe. It would be enough to make any seasoned street walker blush!
I really think TV in the States is very lame and prudish compared to what is broadcasted anywhere else in the world..... but that's just me. Sorry you were offended.