Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

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The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you...

News 5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Florida Everglade Research review: Study shows that painting a single wind turbine blade black reduces bird collision New method for calculating dogs’ age better than ‘multiply by 7’ Penguins are Aussies. Or are they Kiwis? Main Topic: Exotic Parrot importation The Australian government is considering lifting the ban on importing parrots 25 years after it wa...

News What went right: bison poised for UK comeback, plus other good news stories Dolphins learn how to use tools from peers, just like great apes Main Topic: Hernias in birds With this bonus episode to celebrate our 150th episode we give you… another episode: Nobody wants an unwanted pouch, and birds are no different! This week Brendan quizzes Mark on hernias in birds. Don’t be Shy &#8...

News Dolphins can learn from peers how to use shells as tools Deadly new ‘bunny Ebola’ killing thousands of rabbits across US Main Topic: Dr Robert Johnson For this special 150th episode we have a treat for you: An interview with renowned reptile veterinarian, past president of the Australian Veterinary Association, and all round good bloke Dr Robert Johnson. We quiz Robert on how he landed a care...

News Cows painted with zebra-like striping can avoid biting fly attack A million mink culled in Netherlands and Spain amid Covid-19 fur farming havoc A sparrow song remix took over North America with astonishing speed A compound unlike any other This week it’s all news, the weird, wonderful and plain bizarre. Enjoy. Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We...

News Meet the scientist who took on the first Ebola scare in the U.S. Who’s your daddy? Male seahorses transport nutrients to embryos Review: Smeg Retro Coffee Machine Brendan reviews the Smeg Retro Espresso Coffee Machine . He give it a 9 out of 10 Main Topic: Bladder Flushing This week we discuss the how and why of flushing bladders in small mammals, with a particular emphasis on rabbits. Become...

News One couple in India is buying land — and letting it go wild These animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Main Topic: Tapeworm Cysts in Rabbits Parasites are the topic this week. Specifically tapeworm cysts in pet rabbits. Mark quizzes Brendan...

News L.A. bans exotic animals from house parties Fatal virus that makes bird feathers fall out could drive extinctions Main Topic: Basic Avian Husbandry This week we go over the basics of Avian Husbandry. We discuss the excellent presentation of the same given by Dr Catherine Apuli at the recent VetFest online conference of the Australian Veterinary Association. Become a Patron Become a Patron of...

News Why cats have more lives than dogs when it comes to snakebite C.D.C. Warns of ‘Aggressive’ Rats Searching for Food During Shutdowns Review Brendan reviews the book Night Walks by Charles Dickens . Its get a calculated 8.6 out of 10. Main Topic: Red urine in Rats Red urine in Rats – what causes it, how do we treat it and can we prevent it? Listen to this week’s episode to find out...

Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! News Microscopic feather features reveal fossil birds’ colors and explain why cassowaries shine Why do cats sit in a taped square or circle? Main Topic: Spinal Osteopathy in Reptiles This week we discuss a frustrating disease syndrome of reptiles: Spinal Osteopathy...

News ‘We’re not talking about Garfield’: MPs investigate cats’ wildlife toll Whales Feces Represent One of the Greatest Allies Against Climate Change— Even More Than Trees Sounds of silent space come to life in must-listen soundtrack Scientists discover three new species of pterosaurs in the Sahara Snakes have friends too Mysterious night parrots may be blinded by the night...

News Former Zoos SA vet and conservationist receives Queen’s birthday award Avian Influenza: UK now disease-free but Chief Vet urges vigilance Main Topic: Marsupialisation of rabbit dental abscesses Marsupialisation is often a good option for the treatment of rabbit dental abscesses. Brendan and Mark go over the Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone&#821...

News Bird-watching has boomed during the pandemic Spot the robot is reminding parkgoers in Singapore to keep their distance from one another Main Topic: Bumblefoot in Birds Foot problems in birds: troublesome, challenging, slow to heal… just plain frustrating! Worry no more as Mark and Brendan discuss the challenges of treating foot problems in our avian friends, and provide some top tips. B...

News New farm subsidy scheme declared a win for wildlife Dog domestication during ice age Main Topic: Basic Snake care This week we give the rundown on basic snake care from the client perspective. Mark and Brendan discuss what species are suitable for a new reptile owner, the basics of enclosure setup and maintenance, and give an overview of preventative health and common signs of illness in pet...

News Where Do Eels Come From? Wildlife experts find hope amongst the ashes on Kangaroo Island X is greater than Y: Chromosomes may explain why women outlive men Bugged: Earth’s land insects are disappearing Orcas Eat Great White Sharks—New Insights Into Rare Behaviour Revealed Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life Main Topic: More News Brendan and Mark catch up...

News How did this rare pink manta get its colour? Lizards keep it local when it comes to colour change Main Topic: Constipation in reptiles “My snake has not defaecated in 2 months..”. Not an uncommon conversation with a client. This week we talk about constipation in reptiles. How often should reptiles defaecate – what is normal? What are the telltale signs of constipation, and...

News A better pregnancy test for whales Bears Kept Stealing Honey From This Man’s Bee Farm, So He Turned Them Into Honey Tasters Scientists recruit albatrosses to patrol the ocean for illegal fishing boats University of South Australia research reveals dogs, cats and lizards are a vital lifeline for the elderly Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetG...

News Don’t blame bats for their zoonotic viruses Winter, the llama: cuddly and full of antibodies to fight coronavirus Main Topic: Flystrike in Rabbits Flystrike can be a devastating disease for pets. Rabbits are one species particularly prone to myiasis. Brendan and Mark discuss treatment options and prevention for fly strike in rabbits. Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Send us an email:...