Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News At least 11 elephants died trying to save a calf that plunged into a waterfall Early neutering of bitches increases incontinence risk Police investigating man videoed stoning a wombat Melting Arctic sea ice linked to emergence of deadly virus in marine mammals Main Topic: Cosmetic procedures in Birds Nail trims, beak trim and wing clips – we have all heard about these procedures, and pr...

News Eagle nearly bankrupts Russian tracking programme with roaming text messages Indiaʼs wild tigers are up by more than 30% Main Topic: Renal Disease in Rabbits Renal compromise is common in pet rabbits, especially aged animals. Diagnosis of kidney disease in rabbits is a challenge. In this episode we discuss the current gold standard for diagnosing renal disease in rabbits, and talk about the m...

News Snake skin found by Cairns resident Stuart Morris possibly from 7-metre reticulated python Seal population booms in Alaskan hot spot: an active volcano Main Topic: Rehabilitation of Wildlife We covered the basics of Wildlife Triage way back in Episode 20: Wildlife Worries. (Note: you can search for this episode on our website www. VetGurus.com to access). This week we go over some of the prev...

News University apologises after students seen wearing cardboard boxes during exam This savvy toad pretends to be a deadly viper Review Brendan talks about the Maze twin tub compost bin.. and his marathon effort to assemble the bin. You can find the Maze products here Main Topic: Environmental Enrichment in Reptiles What is the best environment for a reptile? This week we discuss aspects of enviro...

News Living things unlike anything else on Earth found in random dirt sample Canada creates two huge ocean sanctuaries in the Arctic Main Topic: Care of turtles We continue our ‘care of’ series: This week we talk turtle basics. Join Brendan and Mark as they discuss aquarium setup, lighting, heating, water quality, diet.. and more, as they relate to caring for pet turtles. Links The Cra...

Main Topic: News Extravaganza Crazy, Zany and just plain weird. No, we’re not talking about Brendan’s bad habits, but the news stories this week. We jump in and dig up the best veterinary and animal news stories. Only the VetGurus are brave enough to get the best of the best… and the worst… news. 14 things you didn’t know about goats Light Pollution Inhibits Clownfish...

News The Last 14 Loa Water Frogs had to be rescued from their natural habitat Parasite spread by house cats is killing Californiaʼs sea otters What was learned documenting the last male Northern White Rhinoʼs death Researchers unearth ‘iron dragon’ of ancient Queensland outback Main Topic: Regulations, consent forms and paperwork The main topic this week is one that may result in your...

News Run-down migrating birds risk death for a quick nap Microbes make chemicals for scent marking in a cat Stomp and Squish: Pennsylvanians Battle ‘Nightmare’ Bugs She quit her job, he got night goggles. They searched 57 days for their dog Main Topic: Myxomatosis in Rabbits Myxomatosis. The dreaded ‘Myxo’. This week Brendan and Mark discuss this nasty virus and its effect...

News Changing climate may affect animal-to-human disease transfer Wombat cubic faeces mystery solved and recognised by Ig Nobel prize 4 ways tardigrades are nearly indestructible A chameleon’s colors aren’t just beautiful, they’re amazingly complex Main Topic: The Rabbit Consultation Part 2 This week is Part 2 of our Rabbit Consultation topic. We continue on from last week, and d...

News How a turtle tunnel is saving lives in Wisconsin Do manatees get thirsty? Main Topic: The Rabbit Consultation We are back to basics this week with a discussion of what to do with the new bunny consultation. Brendan and Mark take you through the first consultation for a new young rabbit. They discuss the key points to consider in this first visit. This is part 1 of a 2 parter…. listen ne...

It’s our 100th episode – woohooo! Listen and bask in the dysfunction of the VetGurus, as Brendan and Mark reminisce about our 100 episodes (or is that 99?) and get stuck into some news stories. Thanks to all of our wonderful supporters. Without you we would be just voices in the wind…. we highly value your support – yes, you! You can help us by mentioning our podcast to col...

News ‘Shocking’ extent of lop ear rabbit health Crows are getting high cholesterol because they’re eating fast food Welcome to Victoria, the most wombat-unfriendly state Tasmaniaʼs not so sweet invader: the sugar glider Main Topic: Hermit Crab Care We continue to delve into our ‘care of’ series with this weeks fascinating creature: the Hermit Crab (superfamily Paguroidea) Review...

News 66-million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteor Purple bacteria ‘batteries’ turn sewage into clean energy Labor stalls on action plan as greater glider slides towards extinction The slippery world of eel smuggling, Europe’s illegal and booming trade Plastic is killing Japan’s famous Nara deers A can of bug spray and deadly spider ignite unusual biosecuri...

News This incredible moth is one of Australiaʼs strangest insects Baby spiders are born with big eyes Resistance to critically important antimicrobials in Australian silver gulls The problem with fake service dogs Main Topic: Cervical Lymphadenitis in Guinea Pigs Lumpy Guinea Pigs – many of us will have seen piggies with this condition – swelling of the neck region due to cervical lymp...

News Some ancient crocs had teeth made for plant eating Camera trap captures jaguar in the wild Hope and mourning in the Anthropocene Blinding inherited condition found in giant schnauzers Koalas driven to drink by climate change Niassa Reserve marks first year without confirmed elephant kill Main Topic: News, and more news this week takes up most of our main topic. Brendan and Mark have gone mad:...

Budgy Smuggler photo from Budgy Smuggler UK – buy yours here! News Man comes home to find a massive tiger snoozing on his bed Dozens of Creatures Thought to Be Extinct Found Alive in ‘Lost Cityʼ in the Jungle Ohio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 years Grasshoppers and silkworms have antioxidant capacity similar to fresh orange juice Review Mark has a book review this week. Troll Huntin...

News Blinding inherited condition found in giant schnauzers When Lions Attack Porcupines, Humans Suffer Unexpected Consequences Insects feel persistent pain after injury, evidence suggests Bird three times larger than ostrich discovered in Crimean cave Main Topic: Avian Reproduction Bird Breeding. How does it happen? What causes it to go wrong? How to make it happen? Brendan quizzes Mark this week...

News These Australian ants are bucking the ‘insect apocalypse’ trend Landmark report sheds light on discrimination in Veterinary Industry Otter smuggling fuelled by Japanese craze for cute animals Another Reason to Protect Elephants: Frogs Love Their Feet Review Brendan reveals he is a Tour De France tragic, having spent the last week and a half watching this grand tour. The race has t...

News Dung Beetles Have A Surprisingly Sophisticated Way Of Navigating The World Arctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 days New Pinocchio Frog species Has A Strange, Pointy Nose How old bras are saving injured turtles Links Understanding The Deadly Salmonella Bacteria axolotl.org Main Topic: Care of Axolotls is the main topic this week. How o you look after this fascinating sp...

News It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy Who dunnart? Kevin did Death of father- of-three 10 days after being dared to eat a Gecko Twitchers have a treasure trove of data to aid seabirds as numbers drop Main Topic: Referral cases – what are they; how to refer cases; what to do if you get a case referred to you? Our main topic this week dives into the...

News How tiny fish ear bones can reveal criminal activity Ticks and how to safely remove them from you and your pets A Vicious, Untreatable Killer Leaves China Guessing Light Pollution And Moth Behavior Main Topic: Ear problems in exotic pets can be a challenge to deal with. This week Mark and Brendan provide an overview of the range of ear diseases in exotics, and share with listeners some of the...

News How can coffee plantations be more bird-friendly? Remembering Quincy, a beloved Koala with Type 1 Diabetes Narlugas Are Real What is the fastest dog in the world? Main Topic: Pain. How to prevent it, and ameliorate it our avian friends is the main topic for this week. Brendan brings out his notebook to quiz Mark on the current understanding of analgesia and analgesics for use in birds. Suppor...

News Canada bans all captive whales and dolphins The bird that came back from the dead Your stress may be stressing out your dog How to pet a dog the right way Are Dogs Really Smiling at Us? The Biggest Issues for Wildlife and Endangered Species in 2019 A beautiful thing happens when farm animals are ‘Allowed to Grow Old’ Webster spends $8m on bees to reduce the sting of almond product...

In news this week Mark gets fired up about duck shooters calling for a review of endangered birds in Australia, and frets about sharks eating songbirds. Brendan discusses a new panda park in China and commiserates with Grunt the pig, who can no longer go for walks in the local park. China is our main topic this week. More specifically, Brendan details what he was doing in Shanghai and the state of...

So how has a researcher turned can toads into cannibals? Listen to find out. The veterinary suicide rats remains high, orang-utans talk about the past and does conservation kill too many animals .. an eclectic range of news topics this week. Top 10 Teeth Tips is our main topic. In their typical quick-fire (almost) way, Brendan and Mark provide some top tips when thinking about dental disease in pe...