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Hendra Virus Can Affect Domestic Animals & People Too! Recently the AVA (Australian Veterinary Assoc) put out a media release regarding a new outbreak of the Hendra virus in QLD. Normally this is something horse owners are more concerned about but it can also be deadly to dogs cats and people. We spoke with Dr Maurine Thomson, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and Surgical Oncology wit...

Older dogs are often the last to be adopted and end up being 'just another statistic' in our already overcrowded pounds and shelters. But one lucky 11yr old boxer caught the eye of long time ARH team member Sue Thompson who chose to take the 'old girl' on. But Sue also has a 'gripe' about her experience she wants us all to think about. Also in this story you'll hear Mel Isaacs Founder of Team Dog,...

Being a veterinary surgeon sounds like a lot of fun... but is it? We asked Co-owner of the Animal Referral Hospital Canberra Dr Jacob Michelsen for the best case/worst case scenario...

Pet insurance is one of those things we rarely think about until we actually need it... Is it ok to simply 'save for a rainy day'? or does the cost of actual veterinary care - especially emergency care - make pet insurance worthwhile. In this podcast from Pet Insurance Australia, Nadia Crighton gives some great examples of how pet insurance has helped so many people.

'Poodlelicious' is one word to describe this awesome breed :-)... Ok, we're a little biased because we have had several over the years - and continue to be hooked on Poodles with our latest rescue 'Chica' - who you will also see in this short Podcast with Pictures as we chat with Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia about the Poodle Club of NSW's 'Poodle Fun Day'!

Timmy - a 13 year old Spaniel is the unlikely symbol of hope for Dementia sufferers around the world after receiving a unique form of stem cell therapy which appears to have restored his memory…and in so doing… saved his life! In this podcast you'll hear Timmy's 'dad' Tony Leeder-Smith explain how Timmy behaved at home before treatment. Assoc. Prof. Michael Valenzuela from the Brain & Mind Institu...

You have a dream, you work hard studying then start work... So what's it really like after all that... being a veterinary nurse in Australia's largest 24hour Emergency Animal Hospital? ARH Vet Nurse Jess Thorpe explains in part 2 of 'Inside ARH'

Ever wondered what motivates people to do the work they do? This is the first in a series of short podcasts called 'Inside ARH' featuring Vet Nurse Jess Thorpe. The VIDEO VERSION can be seen here: http://www.vettalktv.com/vet-speak/1175-inside-arh-how-i-got-started-vet-nurse-jess-thorpe-part-1

Pet Insurance Australia has revealed an almost 600% increase in claims for Osteoarthritis related conditions over the past 5 years and nearly 700% increase in Cruciate Ligament claims due mainly to overweight and obese pets. Pet Insurance Australia spokesperson Nadia Crighton explains along with special guest appearance from ARH Surgical Specialist Dr Sarah Goldsmid

Ever had a dog impounded by your local council just because it was deemed a 'stray' because the delivery guy left the gate open? Council fees in Australia can be in the hundreds of dollars - part fine, part cost of care - just to get your dog back and this increases on a daily basis making it hard for many people on lower incomes to actually get their dogs back. This then means the dog is surrende...

FEATURE STORY... Both pets and humans rely on our kidneys to deal with waste products without missing a beat. However some species are more prone to kidney problems than others… like cats, particularly older felines… So it was a shock when 4 year old Molly startled her veterinary nurse mum by displaying classic symptoms of chronic kidney disease. LISTEN to this podcast or WATCH the video here http...

In this podcast we chat with well known Whippet breeder and long time champion dog show enthusiast Toni Comerford about her pup Cherry - who - during a routine procedure to remove her baby teeth that had not come out 'crashed' under anaesthetic. Her blood was not clotting, blood pressure down and she was discharging bloody mucous. Have a listen to find out what happened next and how the specialist...

This Week... @ 01'13" - Are Genetics Making Labradors Fat? - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 06'12" - Pregnant? Get Rid Of The Cat! (True or False?) - Dr Jo Sillince @ 09'24" - Pets Who Drink Excessively - Nadia Crighton

VETtalk #53 - This week: @ 00'15" - Get Plucked! - Dr Jo Sillince @ 04'45" - Cats Vs Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall @ 09'13" - What's Zoonosis - Dr David Jenkins @ 12'40" - Busy? Try Exotics! - Dr Jayne Weller

This Week... @ 00'31" Epilepsy Vs Seizure. Is there a difference? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 06'50" How To Make Vet Visits Stress Free - Vet Behaviour Team @ 12'36" Revealed!... Pet Friendly Exterminators - Pestec @ 20'17" Horse Massage?.. Too Ezzee! - Kylie Ebbett

Ok - how often do you take your dog for a walk?... While the idea sounds great many of us make all sorts of promises to our dogs (& ourselves!) but the reality is that we often just don't get around to it - The result is either a dog that starts to put on weight because of a lack of activity or other issues such as a torn leg ligament because they start running around all very excited WITHOUT...

This Week... @ 01'04" - August Is Pet Dental Health Month - Nadia Crighton @ 06'15" - Doggy Dental Braces! - Dr Christine Hawke @ 12'49"- Why Are Cats Going Under The Radar? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 15'30"- Do Chooks Make Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller

We often joke about 'doggy breath' but the reality is it can lead to not only major dental disease and the subsequent costs involved but also other major health issues. Every year in Australia we talk about August being 'Pet Dental Health Month' - a chance to remind all of us pet owners whether we have dogs or cats - that we really should see our vet for a pet dental check. You can also read a blo...

They often joke & call themselves 'The Village Idiots!' but Dr James Carroll & Dr Anthony Bennett are far from that! With a couple of series already of the popular TV show 'Village Vets' under their belts, they're now among the 'top billing' at this years Sydney Dog Lovers Show. When we were offered the chance to chat with any of the stars of this year's Sydney Dog Lovers Show - Dr Chris Brown, Dr...

This Week... @ 01'38" - The Sydney Dog Lovers Show - The Village Vets @ 10'09" - All Cats Need Boxes - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 14'58" - How To Stop A Dog Fight - Steve Austin @ 21'25" - Careful With Cats & Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall

This Week... @ 00'21" - Are Fat Cats Pushing Our Buttons - Dr Jonathan Bowen @ 05'00" - How To Trim Your Pet's Nails - Christine Speerin @ 11'07" - Are Ferrets Really Good Pets? - Sue O'Keefe @ 15'03" - Study Shows Pets Are Good For Our Health! - Nadia Crighton

VETtalk #48 - This week: @ 00'17" - Dealing With Dry Eye 'Boogas' - Dr Barbara Fougere @ 05'50" - How To Tell If Your Pet Is Unwell - Dr Jo Sillince @ 12'00" - Vets Diagnosing Vet's Pets! - Dr Sarah Goldsmid & Dr Narelle Brown

The first-ever ‘Connecting Paws’ event (Sat 25th June 2016) focusing on issues within the veterinary and farming sectors was a great success thanks to two very passionate practice managers/vet nurses Sarah Curtis & Liz Armstrong - ably assisted on the night by Anthony Bennett & James Carroll aka The Village Vets. With a mixture of humour and frankness they spoke of the issues they had encountered...

This Week... @ 00'45"- National De-Sexing Month…all July! - Nadia Crighton @ 08'28"- Why Vet Pros Shouldn’t Stay Silent - Sarah Curtis & Liz Armstrong @ 18'30"- Stop Broody Birds From Laying - Dr Jayne Weller

Australia’s first-ever ‘Connecting Paws’ event raised much-needed funds to battle mental health issues, but even more importantly, prompted people to start talking opening about the veterinary industry’s hidden crisis – the rise in suicides. The event was held in Wollongong and attracted a large number of vets, nurses and specialists who very generously bid on numerous prestigious hampers donated...