Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News The vets who help homeless animals Primate venom sheds light on why so many people suffer cat allergies Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Main Topic: Pancreatitis in Parrots Pancreatitis is a well described condition in parrots. Brendan and Mark talk about diagnosing, treating and preventing this fascinating illness. Become a...

Don’t be Shy – say Hi! Don’t forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com News.. and more news This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn’t dead Man Uses Coffee to Rescue three Kittens Whose Tails were Frozen to the Ground Main Topic: Eye Ablation Mark and Brendan focus on eye ablation surgery (see what we did there?) this week. The...

Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus News.. and more news The obesity crisis affecting Australia&...

News Rainbow lorikeet split into six different species after bird experts reach consensus New Bone-Eating Life Form Discovered in Bizarre Alligator-Corpse Study Main Topic: Coronavirus outbreak in China The Vetgurus are at the cutting edge of news, as always. This week we get stuck into a discussion of the hot topic of the Human Coronovirus outbreak in China. How does it relate to veterinary scien...

News One of the world’s largest fish declared extinct Endangered black rhino baby born on Christmas Eve at Michigan zoo Main Topic: Australian Bushfires 2019-20 Mark and Brendan discuss the devastating Australian bushfires and talk about the veterinary community response. https://www.ava.com.au Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition . Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian...

Bushfires in Australia Our Podcast sponsors have pitched in and are doing their bit to help out with the recovery program for the Australian bushfires. We knew they are good people! See below for their contributions: Microchips Australia and Central Animal Records are donating AU50 cents from every microchip sold in January to the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund. We urge all Australian veterinari...

News Plan to save LAʼs mountain lions – with a big bridge Why Do Parrots Waste Most Of What You Feed Them? Bushfires in Australia Many of our listeners will be aware of the devastating fires currently (Jan 2020) occurring throughout a large area of Australia. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, the terrible damage that have been wrecked on the environment, and th...

News Seven days to test koalas for killer disease too much to bear Twig-mimicking caterpillars change their color depending on the background Exotics vets treat 61-year-old tortoise for bladder stones Will powerful owls give two hoots for ‘LEGO’ prosthetic nest box? Main Topic: Dental Disease in Bearded Dragons Yes, lizards can get dental disease. In fact, dental disease is common in B...

Thanks to all our subscribers and listeners for your wonderful support during 2019. We truly appreciate that you take the time to listen to our podcast. We wish you all a wonderful and safe and happy 2020! News Update on mystery starling deaths Here is the moos: Study finds cows’ lows are unique way of saying ‘hi’ The power of unusual animal friendships Salmon farmers save bald e...

News VetGurus listed as number 3 in Top 35 Veterinary Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019 Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic Main Topic: Nail problems in Dogs and Cats What can go wrong with a simple nail clip? Listen to find out! Mark and Brendan cover some stories of nail clipping gone wrong in dog and cat patients, and delve into dealing with issues such...

News Has the no-kill movement increased animal suffering? How much weight can a hawk carry? Main Topic: Eosinophilic Granuloma complex in Cats We have tweaked our format and this week we provide a shorter, sharper podcast: let us know what you think! This week we are all about cats – and a particular mouth problem. Mark discusses cases of eosinophilic granuloma complex, which he has seen a n...

News Rare mummies of lion cubs, crocodiles, birds discovered in Egypt Black-throated finch wins 2019 bird Main Topic: Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarian Conference 2019 Brendan is back from the Australasian UPAV (Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians) conference. This year it was held in Melbourne – Brendan’s home town. The Gurus discuss some of the presentations from the conference, the...

News Comedy Wildife Photography 2019 Competition Winners Release Of Whales From Notorious Russia Whale Jail Complete This rare songbird is back from the brink Study helps fill the evidence gap on pet rabbit health New Zealand’s favourite bird for 2019 ‘on the edge of extinction’ Social isolation derails brain development in mice This may be why the ‘devil worm’ can li...

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...