Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News Artificial intelligence finds Eastern Bristlebirds Giant cane toad discovered in Australia dubbed ‘Toadzilla’ Main Topic: Coccidiosis in Bearded Dragons It’s time for a poo check this week, with a discussion of coccidiosis in bearded dragons. How common is this condition and is it a concern? VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of qu...

News What happens when humans meddle with nature? Main Topic: Raising young birds If yo work with unusual and exotics pets or wildlife it will be inevitable that you are presented with a young bird to raise. This week we cover the basics of housing, feeding, raising .. and letting go.. birds that are a day to several weeks of age. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Chec...

News ‘Kingpin’ bird smuggler turns jailbird Birds that dive may be at greater risk of extinction Main Topic: 5 Paradoxes of Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinary Practice Mark and Brendan get philosophical this week, discussing aspects of our niche profession and some paradoxes that apply. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive...

News Endoscope-Guided Marble Foreign Body Removal Technique in an Inland Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) Cardiac Tamponade Following Cardiocentesis in a Ball Python (Python regius) Veterinarian from Ecuador takes helm at WSAVA No one in Victoria has heard this bird for almost 40 years. Have a listen A clam presumed extinct for 40,000 years has been found alive Dwarf Boa New To Science Discovered...

News No news this week! Main Topic: Exotics Conferences Brendan and Mark enthuse about the value of attending exotics conferences. 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 a...

News: Thor the celebrity walrus in UK heads back to sea Why Do We Love Some Animals But Kill Or Eat Others? Main Topic: Avian Oncology It’s a deep dive into avian neoplasms this week. Hold on tight as Mark runs through diagnosis, treatment and more of again oncology. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded item...

News How scientists found an African bat lost to science for 40 years Drug-resistant bacteria evolved on hedgehogs long before the use of antibiotics Main Topic: Toe amputation in reptiles Chop Chop! Amputation of reptile toes in the main topic this week. Necrotic or traumatised toes are not uncommon in some reptile species such as bearded dragons or skinks. We discuss why these issues occur and h...

News Dolphins can identify their friends by taste, study shows for the first time Plastic-stuffed seabirds sound alarm call for Australian ocean health Main Topic: Environmental enrichment for birds What a ‘bird brain’ is a derogatory term of humans. What about birds? Do they get bored, are some species smarter than others, and what can we do to make the life of a pet bird more complet...

Review Brendan reviews the book The vet at NOAH’s Ark by renowned exotics veterinarian Dr Doug Mader. It receives a solid score of 8.6 out of 10. Main Topic: Selected eye issues in exotic pets We just do eyes this week with a rapid rundown of some interesting eye issues of exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, disti...

News Beloved receptionist celebrates 70 years at UK veterinary Practice Bioluminescent millipedes believed to be found for first time in Australia by Illawarra bushwalkers Main Topic: Exotic Pet Nursing Tips and Tricks It’s veterinary technician and nursing time this week! We chat about some tips and tricks for those wanting to get into nursing of exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise – Ve...

Main Topic: Are Zoos useful? It’s discussion of a controversial subject this week: do we need zoos? What is their function? Mark and Brendan discuss this and more. 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...

Main Topic: It’s our Holiday Special Mark and Brendan reminisce in our holiday special.. Enjoy! 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 inside for s...

News Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs Will shipping noise nudge Africa’s only penguin toward extinction? Main Topic: Diets for Pet Frogs What should we feed pet frogs? How? How Much? How Often? Supplements? Listen in to find out the answers. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. Al...

News Where have all the Christmas beetles gone? Main Topic: Illegal exotic pets Why do people keep illegal exotic pets and how do they get them? What about veterinary care when they become unwell? So many questions…. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping...

News Long considered loners, many marsupials may have complex social lives Vets to debate how to engage Gen Z at London Vet Show Main Topic: Sugar Glider Care Sugar Gliders are popular pets worldwide. These native Australian marsupials sure are cute – but how should they be kept and do they make good pets? Find out the lowdown on this exotic pet from 2 local Aussies (Brendan and Mark). VetGu...

News Brendan rambles on about the Clarius wireless veterinary ultrasound machine . Main Topic: Pro and Prebiotic use in Rabbits It’s a controversial topic this week: the value and use of probiotics and prebiotics in rabbits. Strap in, listen in.. and send us an email with your thoughts and comments to VetGurus@gmail.com Definitions from Wikipedia: Prebiotics are compounds in food that induce...

News Toxoplasmosis cases declining in high-income countries Main Topic: Old age in Wildlife A common reason for presentation of wildlife to veterinary clinics is age related disease. Often the animal presented needs to be euthanased due to the poor outlook, yet some vets make the mistake of not realising that it is ‘time’ for the aged animal. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy...

News ‘A beacon of hope’: Frog-saving push spawns zoo’s $500k breeding centre Main Topic: Turtle mouth Abscesses It’s turtle time. How to deal with turtle mouth abscesses is this weeks main topic. Why do these occur and what is the bet approach – medical or surgical? VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded...

News Jaw-dropping study reveals how pythons can devour super-size prey Main Topic: Intestinal obstruction in Ferrets Ferrets are inquisitive creatures. As a result they are prone to ingesting inappropriate items. This week we cover the diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in ferrets and walk through Mark and Brendan’s preferred surgical techniques for obstructed ferrets. VetGurus Merchandise...

News ‘Wonderful nets’ of blood vessels protect dolphin and whale brains during dives Main Topic: Hindlimb weakness in Rabbits – Part 2 It’s part 2 of our rabbit hindlimb lameness topic 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 pr...

News 2022 Finalists Comedy Photo awards Chief vets in UK declare Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain Main Topic: Hindlimb weakness in Rabbits – Part 1 Have you seen a lame rabbit with hindlimb weakness? You’re not alone: this is reasonable common. It’s part 1 of a 2-part episode on the in’s and outs of hindlimb issues in rabbits. Strap in and sit bac...

News The importance of enrichment for advancing amphibian welfare and conservation goals Virtual dog could help researchers tackle dog bites Main Topic: Reptile sex identification One of the first questions a new reptile owner asks is : is it a boy or a girl? This week we discuss the available methods of sex identification of reptiles, including insider tips on tricky species to determine the sex....

News ‘Deer are not good pets’: Coroner calls for register after man killed ‘No more extinctions’: Australia – Labor’s wildlife pledge raises funding questions Main Topic: Mammary tumour removal in rats and mice Mammary tumours in rodents are very common. Mark and Brendan discuss the approach to surgical removal of these masses. When is a mass too big to remove? What about preventing self tra...

News Lost 150-year-old platypus specimens that stunned the world discovered in UK museum Spider snooze: New study suggests spiders sleep and dream Main Topic: Thinning skin and hernias in birds and reptiles We try to tackle a question from subscriber Nick this week. Any help from our listeners appreciated! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range o...

News Camera attached to shark species shows how predators hunt Peter the penguin protector finishes up at Phillip Island Main Topic: Top Ten Turtle tips It’s rapid-fire this week as Brendan rips through 10 tips for the turtle (chelonian) consultation. Strap in and hang on. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive brande...