Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs Will shipping noise nudge Africa’s only penguin toward extinction? Main Topic: Diets for Pet Frogs What should we feed pet frogs? How? How Much? How Often? Supplements? Listen in to find out the answers. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. Al...

News Where have all the Christmas beetles gone? Main Topic: Illegal exotic pets Why do people keep illegal exotic pets and how do they get them? What about veterinary care when they become unwell? So many questions…. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping...

News Long considered loners, many marsupials may have complex social lives Vets to debate how to engage Gen Z at London Vet Show Main Topic: Sugar Glider Care Sugar Gliders are popular pets worldwide. These native Australian marsupials sure are cute – but how should they be kept and do they make good pets? Find out the lowdown on this exotic pet from 2 local Aussies (Brendan and Mark). VetGu...

News Brendan rambles on about the Clarius wireless veterinary ultrasound machine . Main Topic: Pro and Prebiotic use in Rabbits It’s a controversial topic this week: the value and use of probiotics and prebiotics in rabbits. Strap in, listen in.. and send us an email with your thoughts and comments to VetGurus@gmail.com Definitions from Wikipedia: Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce...

News Toxoplasmosis cases declining in high-income countries Main Topic: Old age in Wildlife A common reason for presentation of wildlife to veterinary clinics is age related disease. Often the animal presented needs to be euthanased due to the poor outlook, yet some vets make the mistake of not realising that it is ‘time’ for the aged animal. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy...

News ‘A beacon of hope’: Frog-saving push spawns zoo’s $500k breeding centre Main Topic: Turtle mouth Abscesses It’s turtle time. How to deal with turtle mouth abscesses is this weeks main topic. Why do these occur and what is the bet approach – medical or surgical? VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded...

News Jaw-dropping study reveals how pythons can devour super-size prey Main Topic: Intestinal obstruction in Ferrets Ferrets are inquisitive creatures. As a result they are prone to ingesting inappropriate items. This week we cover the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in ferrets and walk through Mark and Brendan’s preferred surgical techniques for obstructed ferrets. VetGurus Merchandise...

News ‘Wonderful nets’ of blood vessels protect dolphin and whale brains during dives Main Topic: Hindlimb weakness in Rabbits – Part 2 It’s part 2 of our rabbit hindlimb lameness topic this week. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our pr...

News 2022 Finalists Comedy Photo awards Chief vets in UK declare Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain Main Topic: Hindlimb weakness in Rabbits – Part 1 Have you seen a lame rabbit with hindlimb weakness? You’re not alone: this is reasonable common. It’s part 1 of a 2-part episode on the in’s and outs of hindlimb issues in rabbits. Strap in and sit bac...

News The importance of enrichment for advancing amphibian welfare and conservation goals Virtual dog could help researchers tackle dog bites Main Topic: Reptile sex identification One of the first questions a new reptile owner asks is : is it a boy or a girl? This week we discuss the available methods of sex identification of reptiles, including insider tips on tricky species to determine the sex....

News ‘Deer are not good pets’: Coroner calls for register after man killed ‘No more extinctions’: Australia – Labor’s wildlife pledge raises funding questions Main Topic: Mammary tumour removal in rats and mice Mammary tumours in rodents are very common. Mark and Brendan discuss the approach to surgical removal of these masses. When is a mass too big to remove? What about preventing self tra...

News Lost 150-year-old platypus specimens that stunned the world discovered in UK museum Spider snooze: New study suggests spiders sleep and dream Main Topic: Thinning skin and hernias in birds and reptiles We try to tackle a question from subscriber Nick this week. Any help from our listeners appreciated! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range o...

News Camera attached to shark species shows how predators hunt Peter the penguin protector finishes up at Phillip Island Main Topic: Top Ten Turtle tips It’s rapid-fire this week as Brendan rips through 10 tips for the turtle (chelonian) consultation. Strap in and hang on. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive brande...

News Remote-control cyborg cockroaches to search radioactive zones High altitudes may be a climate refuge for some birds, but not these hummingbirds Main Topic: Wildlife as Pets We’ve all seen it.. the wild animal that is rescued by a well intentioned person and taken into care, to subsequently become ‘part of the family’. We have also seen the disasters reported in the media, of...

News Some Monkeys Use Stone Tools for Pleasure, Study Suggests Scientists turned dead spiders into robots Main Topic: Ethical breeding of exotic and unusual pets As with any sections of the pet industry, there are good breeders and bad breeders. Unusual and exotic pets are no different. This week we chat about aspects of breeding of unusual and exotic pets, with particular emphasis on the breeding...

News Dogs ‘cry happy tears’ when owners come home, study finds How 24 English rabbits took over Australia: DNA confirms invasion’s origins Review Brendan reviews an obscure book and topic this week: The Black Prince And The Sea Devils. It is a fascinating story of an Italian nobleman, Prince Junio Valerio Borghese, founder of the first modern naval commando squad. After the Italian capitulation in...

News Sad end for seal spotted in paddock with cows at Simpson dairy farm in south-west Victoria Plans submitted for new vet school in Lancashire Main Topic: Resurrection of extinct species Would you like to see a Thylacine ? How about a real Jurassic Park? We discuss the technicalities, pros and cons of resurrection of extinct species. Furry tail or fairytale? Thylacine de-extinction bid wins $10m...

Main Topic: Top 10 Haemostasis Tips It’s rapid fire results this week, with Brendan and Mark’s Top 10 Haemostasis Tips. Sit down, turn on, listen. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you...

News Freya the walrus: Norwegian official who ordered killing receives death threats Relocated beavers helped mitigate some effects of climate change How snake venom could save lives on the battlefield and the hospital bed Main Topic: 5 Environmental Enrichment options for Rodents I’m bored…. I’m bored. Does your rat, mouse, guinea pig appear to be telling you this? If so, listen...

News Rabbit-friendly vet awards return for 2022 Rude owners could prompt vets to rethink careers Main Topic: Ferret Desexing We cover the ins and outs of desexing of ferrets: When to desex, how to desex (including chemical v. surgical) and why consider desexing of this species. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded...

Main Topic: Euthanasia of Exotic and Unusual Pets It’s part 2 of our ‘on the road’ special, recorded in Darwin, Australia. We discuss the roundtable on euthanasia, presented at the 2022 UPAV conference. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping p...

Main Topic: The 2022 UPAV Conference We report on the successful 2022 Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians (UPAV) conference, held in Darwin, Australia. Brendan and Mark summarise the conference and delve into details of some of the presentations. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help suppo...

News Terrifying picture shows unidentified creature roaming through Texas zoo World’s heaviest freshwater fish, a 661-pound stingray, caught in Cambodia Main Topic: Social Media for Veterinary Clinics It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . The famous quote of Charles Dickens from The Tale of Two Cities could summarise the benefits and troubles of dealing with social media. This week...

News Here’s why pumpkin toadlets are such clumsy jumpers How to MRI your dragon: researchers develop first bearded dragon brain atlas Main Topic: What is Brendan and Mark’s story? For this 250th episode it’s all about Brendan and Mark. Specifically, what is their veterinary journey.. and where are they heading? Strap on your seatbelt and listen in. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus...

Main Topic: Top Ten Testicle Tips It’s rapid fire tips this week – Ten Top Tips for testicles…. get stuck in! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and...