Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News Council drives possums out of park, installs holographic possum projection Butterflies feed on live young to steal chemicals for ‘wedding gifts’ Main Topic: Buoyancy issues in turtles We all like to be heading along on an even keel, even turtles. This week Mark and Brendan discuss buoyancy issues in turtles (freshwater and seawater). Some chelonians have ingenious methods to regulate buoyancy...

News Mystery of Christmas Island’s reptile-killer solved Vets identify gene responsible for feline tooth resorption Main Topic: Manuka Honey We discuss the use of honey in wounds. Is it of any use? is Manuka honey better than other types of honey? Mark and Brendan get the answers.. maybe. Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners &#...

News Sunbirds’ dazzling feathers are hot, in both senses of the word Scientists have a new word for birds stealing animal hair Main Topic: Goodbye Friend This week we say goodbye to avian veterinarian Dr Ross Perry. Both Mark and Brendan have both been fortunate to have known this remarkable man. They discuss the pioneering work of Ross which advanced avian medicine and surgery, as well as the var...

News Dispute arises over Geronimo post-mortem results UK declared free from avian influenza Review Brendan has a quick review of an infrared thermometer gun and why he views it as an essential pice of equipment for all exotic pet veterinarians – and clients. Main Topic: Pyramiding in chelonia ‘My turtle is spiky’. Not a comment you want to here from a client. This week we discuss...

News Research finds letting cats decide when to be patted is best Sly fox evades hunt for years, holding up reintroduction of native species in Pilliga forest, NSW, Australia Main Topic: Day in the Life Of… Are you coping with life as a veterinarian or veterinary technician/nurse? This week Mark and Brendan cover some tips and tricks of how they cope with the stressors of daily life in our p...

News The secret life of the hunter- killer tortoise Outback sees biggest budgie event in 10 years Main Topic: Plants toxic to Rabbits It’s a controversial topic this week (though many of you would say that’s every week!). We tackle the thorny issue of plants and toxicity to rabbits. What plants are toxic to rabbits… what can or can’t you feed to bunnies? Listen in to find o...

News Race against time to name every Australian species in next 25 years How some lizards breathe underwater Main Topic Euthanasia of ducks: how to do it! We dive into this topic this week. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now! The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case re...

News Geronimo the alpaca is on death row in Britain. Even Boris Johnson’s dad wants him saved Dexter Kruger, Australia’s oldest man, dies aged 111 Review Brendan reviews a battery powered foetal monitor. It’s a simple 3MHz ultrasound machine designed for parents to monitor humann foetuses at home. Not only does it provide a quick and easy way to monitor hearts (especially good for reptiles)...

News It’s all news this week. Let Mark and Brendan get you up to speed with all the best news stories. First human case of H10N3 bird flu in China Plastic in Galapagos seawater, beaches and animals Research reveals microplastic content levels in seafood Study suggests it’s common for pets to catch COVID-19 from their owners Vaccine target for devastating livestock disease could change lives...

News Leap of faith required to cook cicadas Scientist are uncovering the wide-ranging effects of sounds heard before birth Main Topic: Contrast Radiography in Birds Zap! We cover the ins and outs of contrast radiography in birds. What it is, when to use it, risks, tips and tricks and more. Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners &...

200th Episode This week we celebrate our 200th Episode. Wooohooo! It’s been a fantastic journey since we published Episode 1 on November 1, 2017 . We never thought we’d last for more than a few months, let alone 200 episodes, and it’s thanks to our loyal subscribers that keep us coming back to the microphone each week. Thank YOU! A big thank you to our long term sponsors –...

News Do Trees Talk to Each Other? Temperature-Dependent Sex Reversals in Bearded Dragon Embryos 200th Episode Giveaway ONE week until our 200th episode milestone . To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the give-away. How easy is that? It would...

News Fossilized dung from a dinosaur ancestor yields a new beetle species  How a gecko named Mr. Frosty could help shed new light on skin cancer 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you ar...

News To Clean Or Not To Clean Your Nest Box? No Joke: Pigs and Rodents Can Breathe Through Their Butts 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the give-away. How easy is that?...

News Butterfly flaps its wings – and upends $530m rail plan Study finds alligator hearts keep beating no matter what 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the give-away. How...

News Wasabi the Pekingese best in show Critically endangered ‘bum-breathing’ turtles found 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the give-away. How easy is that?...

News Study reveals dog breeds most at risk of anal sac disorders Giant tortoises found to be trainable and to have long memories 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the gi...

News Cambodia’s land-mine sniffing hero rat retires after five years Last wild macaw in Rio is lonely and looking for love Yawning helps lions synchronize their groups’ movements Penguins shoot ‘poop bombs’ more than 4 feet, incredibly important study finds 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It&#8217...

News Kangaroos can learn to ask for help from humans just like dogs do Gray wolves scare deer from roads, reducing dangerous collisions 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into...

News Veterinary researcher explores ‘dogness’ GPS tracker on wedgies gives us a bird’s eye view 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the give-away. How easy is...

News Birds make you as happy as money, study finds Darius, the world’s longest rabbit, is stolen from his home 200th Episode Giveaway We are approaching our 200th episode milestone. To celebrate we have a swag of prizes to giveaway. It’s easy to enter: Just send us an email…. it’s that easy. Send your details to vetgurus@gmail.com and you are entered into the give-away. How easy...

News Millions of dead jellyfish are washing up around the world. ‘The blob’ could be to blame. Cause of mysterious bald eagle deaths found after 25 years Main Topic: Aneurysms in Bearded dragons This week we discuss a peculiar condition seen in bearded dragons – aneurysms of the head/neck region . Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love he...

News What the top 10 pet poisons reveal about how Americans spent time in quarantine The oceans contain vast mineral resources. Can the deep sea be mined without catastrophic results? Main Topic: Swan Medicine It’s birds this week.. specifically Swans. Brendan quizzes Mark on the ins and outs of Swan medicine. Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love h...

News Why it’s illegal to own one guinea pig in Switzerland Scientists successfully develop heat resistant coral to fight bleaching Main Topic: Castration Part 2 It’s part 2 of our castration extravaganza. Part 1 discussed Rabbit and Guinea Pig castration. This week Brendan and Mark continue the theme and give their tips and tricks for castration of other small mammals. Become a Patron Become...

News See Squabbling Subway Mice and Other Top Wildlife Photos Bumblebees are going extinct in a time of ‘climate chaos’ Main Topic: Unusual Pet Castration Part 1 Need a ferret ‘castigated’? What is the best method to castrate a Guinea Pig? Can we castrate a bird – if so, how? We get stuck into the nuts and bolts of desexing male unusual pets. This week we cover Rabbits and Guinea...