Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

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:...

News Flamingos’ complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies App to help owners monitor congestive heart failure in their pets Review When times get tough.. tough men get the Remington Rapid Cut Turbo . Brendan reviews this hair clipper he recently purchased, to avoid the hairdresser/barber during lockdown. His family at home can express their creative instincts on...

News The ‘cone of shame’ makes pets miserable Do rabbits need each other? Effects of single versus paired housing on rabbit body temperature and behaviour in a UK shelter Review We just had to review it – you know what we are talking about: Tiger King , the series on Netflix. What do we score it out of 10: we can’t say here – just listen to the podcast! Main Topic: Pick Me &#8211...

Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus News SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): Fomites, Pets, & Transmissio...

Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus News Here’s why Easter Is bad for bunnies Extreme brad...

Special Episode To all our loyal subscribers and listeners: Mark and Brendan have decided to release an extra episode this week: something for you to listen to during isolation at home. Enjoy! News Scientist lands the one that got away for 15 years Indiana woman found dead with python wrapped around her neck in house filled with snakes Meloxicam Use in African Grey Parrots Bus stops in Utrecht des...

Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Main Topic: This week we talk COVID-19 form a veterinary perspective. Coping with isolation – at home and at work; how clinics are structuring practice flow to see patients and limit risks. Brendan and Mark also chat about veterinary telemedicine. Links Tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo te...

Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level...

News Coronavirus pandemic triggers reduction in global air pollution 46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in Siberia Drug lord’s rogue hippos taking over Colombia Pets in the Park Australia Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGu...

News No news is… no news. We dive straight into Part 2 of our Husbandry and common diseases of backyard chickens aka Chooks. Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our productio...

News   Evaluation of deslorelin implant on subsequent mammary tumors of rats (Rattus norvegicus) Domesticated Animals, Explained Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our produc...

News Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove it This City Billboard Has Been designed to Purify the Surrounding air By Eating Up Smog This is how a woodpecker swap meet works Living robots built using frog cells A force of nature: protecting Mongolia’s elusive snow leopards The vets that go into conflict-hit regions to help animals and farmers Good News Week Pets are good f...

News Why the future of West Virginia’s rare flying squirrel looks bright High temperatures due to global warming will be dramatic even for tardigrades Main Topic: Sad Sac: Air Sac Rupture in Birds Mark covers a relatively common condition of pet birds – air sac rupture. What is it, why does it occur and how to treat. All you need to know! Support our sponsors Microchips Australia :&#16...