Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

Main Topic: Psittacosis in Birds “What’s the Latest with Psittacosis?” — 10 Things Avian Vets Should Know 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...

Main Topic: Mark’s Top Five Tips for Veterinary Support Personnel This week’s podcast is aimed squarely at our veterinary nurses, technicians, receptionists, and support staff: we dive into Client Communication on Exotic Pet Prognosis and Costs. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases...

Review: Mark reviews the AppleTv show Pluribus . Main Topic: Journal paper review We deep dive into a landmark paper published in the journal of Parasitology Research: Single oral-dose fluralaner treatment against Ophionyssus natricis infestation – a large scale study demonstrating long-term efficacy in captive snakes . This is a groundbreaking paper in our opinion as it will likely revolutionise...

News: We also answer an email this week Spiders may lure male fireflies to their death with a call of love Main Topic: We discuss why amphibian pain matters – and how to alleviate it. In other words it’s all about Amphibian Analgesia this week! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases...

News: No News items this week Main Topic: 31st Annual PAHA Conference Brendan & Mark were thrilled to be invited to speak at the 31st Annual Philippine Animal Hospital Association conference, held in Manila. They discuss the conference and their trip to the wonderful country of the Philippines. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky...

News: No News items this week Main Topic: Wildlife Triage What to do when your clinic is presented with wildlife – where to start? What to do? How to Triage? 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...

Main Topic: Pseudobupthalmos in Snakes It’s snake eyes this week, specifically pseudobuphthalmos. We discussed this topic back in August 2025 ( Episode 360 ) so we thought it’s time to revisit this topic, including a discussion of the anatomy of the reptile nasolacrimal duct. Here is the link to the paper we refer to in the podcast. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetG...

Main Topic: We dive into looking at possible links between dental disease and respiratory disease in rabbits this week. A recent paper discussed the potential correlation between Dental and Thoracic Pathology in rabbits. Let’s jump in! Here is the paper & it’s link: Computed Tomographic Study in 73 Pet Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Evaluation of the Correlation Between Dental an...

Main Topic: The Role of Veterinary Boards in the Life of Veterinarians It’s bit of dry topic this week: but an important one! We discuss the role of veterinary boards in the life of Veterinarians. What are the roles of the veterinary regulator boards and what do they do? Listen in! The Australasian Veterinary Board Council is here . VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus S...

Main Topic: Eggshell Minerals and Dystocia in Eastern Indigo Snakes A threatened species, a captive breeding program fighting a near-1-in-3 dystocia rate, and a clever question: does that reproductive struggle leave a trace in the eggshell? Mark and Brendan dig into new eggshell mineral analysis from the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation’s eastern indigo snake colony — what differs betw...

News: How does street lighting impact wildlife and when should we turn off the lights? Main Topic: UV lighting in reptiles This episode we shed light on reptile lighting, specifically UV light. Note that we covered UV lighting in reptiles previously - way back in Episode 54 in October 2018. You may want to listen to that episode as well. Also see Episode 197: Enlightened - where we discussed UV li...

News: No news items today Main Topic: Encephalitozoon Cuniculi in Pet Rabbits We tackle the brain bending disease of EC in rabbits. This is a disease many vets struggle with - we are here to help! 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. S...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Main Topic: Mobile devices in Veterinary Practice We discuss the use of mobile devices in veterinary practice- such as cameras, recording, practice management software and more… listen in! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our pod...

News: No news items today Main Topic: Ferret Medicine 101 It’s another Back to Basics episode today, with everything you need to know (maybe..) about basic veterinary care of ferrets. We cover diet, desexing, distemper, dental disease and even some topics not starting with the letter D. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, dist...

News: Scientists target rabbit fertility in radical new pest- control plan Main Topic: Pododermatitis in Rodents We tackle sore feet this week – specifically pododermatitis in guinea pigs, rats & mice. What causes it, how can we treat it and what to do to prevent? Listen in to find out the answers! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range...

Book Review: The Infinite sadness of small appliances Brendan reviews The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances and discusses why he has fallen for a kind vacuum cleaner. Main Topic: Back to Basics – Clinical techniques in Reptiles We cover clinical techniques in reptiles, such as blood collection, radiographs and bandaging. Enjoy this ‘Back to Basics’ episode. VetGurus Merchandis...

Film Review: Emily: I Am Kam Main Topic: Antifungal Therapy in Avian Species We get furry and fuzzy this week with a deep dive into antifungal therapy in avian species. 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...

News: Scientists target rabbit fertility in radical new pest-control plan Main Topic: Confidentiality in Veterinary Practice We discuss the improtant issues of client and patient confidentiatility in veterinary practice. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping p...

News: Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea Main Topic: 2026 Australian Veterinary Association Conference Brendan attended the recent Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) conference which was held in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. He chaired several sessions and also presented a topic on on small mammal surgery. We discuss the conference and som...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Journal Club We discuss some interesting recently published papers on exotic pets: The Rat Thoracic Ultrasound protocol: scanning technique and normal findings The Collapsing Ferret: More Than Insulinoma VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help suppor...

News: Why do foraging Spanish vultures stop at the border with Portugal? Main Topic: Photography in Veterinary Practice Many of you already know that Mark & Brendan are keen photographers. This week we discuss the use of photography in veterinary practices and the benefits of incorporating photography into your workflow. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout t...

News: The rare rat virus behind cruise ship deaths Main Topic: Simple Environmental enrichment tips for exotic pets Time to exercise the minds of our exotic pets – or to put it another way: prevent them from getting bored! We dive into some simple and effective methods to provide environmental enrichment for unusual and exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus S...

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: Methadone for analgesia in Reptiles Determining an analgesic agent for reptiles can be problematic. This week we discuss the use of methadone in reptiles. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGu...

News: Once in a lifetime Koala sighting at family-owned wildlife sanctuary Main Topic: Nematodes in Australian Parrots We cover some pesky parrot parasites this week and look at nematodes in captive Australian parrots. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay...

News: How eastern quolls, once extinct on the mainland, have returned to Victoria Main Topic: Lumps in Lizards and Snakes Way back in March 2021 (episode 182 – ‘One Lump or two?’) we covered lumps in snakes. We return to this topic and also include lizards. As part of our Back to Basics series we summarise the diagnoses, causes, treatment and prevention of lumps in lizards and re...