Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News: Mark reviews the film Longlegs . He gives it 6.1 out of 10. Main Topic: Journal Club It’s journal club time. This week we discuss a paper published in The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Presumptive Hemolytic Anemia after Consumption of Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum) and Blood Transfusion Therapy in Two Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) . VetGurus Merchandise – Vet...

News: How Smart Are Snakes Really? He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Main Topic: What Mark wanted for Christmas – Veterinary Edition Mark laments about veterinary Christmas presents he wished he had. 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: The only snake known To cooperatively hunt In packs Main Topic: It’s our annual Christmas/New Year Special. Mark and Brendan look back over 2025, and forward.. whilst imbibing some Christmas spirit. 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...

Email: We catch up with some emails this week Main Topic: Rabbit Medicine in Australia: Clinical, Ethical, and Practical Challenges 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...

News: Mark talks scorpions and fluorescence Main Topic: Nocita We discuss a new analgesic – Nocita – a bupivicaine liposome, and its potential use in exotic pets. 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...

News Which venomous snakes strike the fastest? Main Topic: Veterinary Care of Finches It’s an avian topic this week with a rundown on finch veterinary care. 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...

News The long life of a Galápagos tortoise Main Topic: Mange in Guinea Pigs We tackle guinea pig mange 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 production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good...

News No news articles this week Main Topic: Amphibian Euthanasia & Ethical Cane Toad Control We use cane toads (and their control in Australia) to discuss methods for their control (collection and euthanasia) and amphibian euthanasia protocols. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help sup...

News Could we vaccinate wild populations against the looming bird flu catastrophe? Main Topic: Wound Management and Wound Healing in Exotic Pets This week we cover the principles of wound management and wound healing in exotic pets. See this 2016 paper from which our discussion is based. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distincti...

News No news items this week Main Topic: Rabbit eye concerns Part 2 It’s part 2 of eye problems in rabbits.. see Last week’s episode for Part 1 (Episode 426). 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...

News Possums in Australia show some of the world’s highest PFAS levels among small mammals Main Topic: Rabbit eye concerns This week we discuss eye problems in rabbits.. from corneal ulcers, to prolapsed third eyelids and underlying disease process such as dental disease. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded...

News This lizard can tolerate extreme levels of lead Main Topic: Clinical Dermatology in Amphibians Froggy skin issues is this week’s topic. Let’s get to it! 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 i...

News The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year Main Topic: 18th Asian Society of Conservation Medicine (ASCM) Conference 2025 Brendan has recently returned from the 18th ASCM conference, which was held on Kota Bharu, Indonesia. He discusses the conference and his trip. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive b...

News No news articles this week. Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Main Topic: Sludgy Urine in Rabbits Sludgy urine a commonly encountered syndrome in pet rabbits. This week we discuss the presentation, workup, treatment and prevention of rabbit sludgy urine. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All...

News: Tiny musky rat-kangaroos hold the key to explain why ‘roos hop Main Topic: Follicular stasis in lizards Certain species of lizards are notorious for having issues with reproduction. Two examples are the bearded dragon and the chameleon. This week we discuss the challenges of dealing with follicular stasis in lizards in Part 1 of 2 episodes. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy St...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Chimpanzees consume equivalent of about two beers a day, study finds Main Topic: Endotracheal intubation in exotic species Wondering the correct way to intubate a bird, reptile or small mammal? We’ve got you! This week we provide a practical overview to the intubation of exotic species. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Africa’s pangolin crisis: The delicacy that’s driving a species to the brink Main Topic: ‘….and while I’m here doc, I want to breed my snake. Can you give me some tips?’ Don’t you just love the last minute question in a consultation? We dive deep into the requirements for breeding snakes in captivity. What do...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Frog saunas hold the key to saving species from a deadly fungus Frog ribbits erupt via an extravagant variety of vocal sacs Main Topic: Prescribing medication for birds Need to prescribe a medication for a bird? This week Mark discusses some key considerations. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Book Review: Heal the Beasts by Dr Phillip Schott From notes on Amazon about this book: ‘ Heal the Beasts chronicles the history of veterinary medicine with an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes ‘. Brendan and Mark have both read this book – let’s see what their score is (spoiler alert: they like it!...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Robotic rabbits used to lure, combat invasive pythons in Florida Main Topic: Gastrointestinal surgery in reptiles We discuss gastrointestinal surgery in reptiles. Tips and tricks for your next guts surgery! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases he...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Main Topic: Brendan’s Top 5 things to hear in a consult Brendan covers 5 interesting things to ‘hear’ in a consultation to help you be a better clinician. What are your top things to consider in a consultation? VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items....

News: Nigeria seizes more than 1,600 exotic birds in one of the biggest wildlife trafficking busts in years Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia Main Topic: Home visit and site visits Most veterinarians will have performed a home visit or a site visit during their career. We discuss the pros and cons of hitting the road to see patients, with a particular emphasis...

News: Cockatoos perform 30 distinct dance moves and may combine them in unique ways Main Topic: China- Part 2 Part 2 of Mark & Brendan’s trip to China. This week they delve into their trip from a tourist point of view. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , h...

News: A newly discovered cell helps pythons poop out the bones of their prey Main Topic: Mark and Brendan discuss their teaching trip to China and their experiences presenting at the 1st Small Animal Veterinary Specialty Congress in Suzhou. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our...

Main Topic: Regional analgesia in Unusual and Exotic Pets Stop that pain! This week we chat about local/regional analgesia – what is it? How to do it? Does it work? 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...