Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News In sunny Australia, why are so many people vitamin D deficient? Main Topic: Journal Club This week we discuss some published papers dealing with unusual 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 you is that...

News World’s best night parrot specimen leads to first genome sequence of the elusive species Main Topic: Ultrasound in Bird Mark delves into the usefulness or otherwise of ultrasound examination in birds. 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 prod...

News: Birdweather bioacoustic bird monitor Main Topic: Biliverdinuria in birds Mark dives into the fascinating world of green and yellow, with a chat about biliverdinuria in avian species. Sounds a dry subject but listen in to learn about this fascinating issue! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purc...

News: March of the mud crabs Main Topic: Typhlitis/appendicitis in rabbits Do we see typhlitis/appendicitis in rabbits? What exactly is this condition? We try to answer these questions and more 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 produ...

News: Some tadpoles don’t poop for weeks. That keeps their pools clean Main Topic: Euthanasia We have previously covered euthanasia of unusual and exotic pets (see Episode 36 and Episode 253 ). It’s time to revisit this, much requested, topic with an overview of the end of life process for unusual pets. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus rang...

News: Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutan Main Topic: Use of AI in Veterinary Medicine We discuss a hot topic this week: the use of artificial intelligence – specifically its use in the veterinary sphere. We cover AI as a study aid, its increasing usage in diagnostics and more. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store...

News: No news items from the internets this week Main Topic: Cardiac disease in Ferrets Not unsurprisingly, ferrets can develop cardiac disease. This week we dig into the details of ferret cardiology, including therapeutic options and prevention. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help suppo...

News: Trials for a vaccine to prevent chlamydia in Koalas Rising cost of vet medicine in Singapore: How much do you need to have a pet? Main Topic: Reptile Egg Post mortem What can you find out from a necropsy of a reptile egg? Listen in to learn! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help supp...

Main Topic: Brendan’s Malaysian trip Brendna is back from a working holiday to Malaysia. He discusses his visit and the WEVSIG exotics confererence he attended, as well as the veterinary faculty visit in Kuala Lumpor… and also the food! Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Lost World of Tambun VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout...

News ‘Cull of the Wild’ questions sacrificing wildlife in the name of conservation Main Topic: Reptile Journal Club This week we discuss 3 reptile papers that were published in The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Dubia Roaches (Blaptica dubia): Food for Insectivores Made Better by Gut Loading with a High Calcium Commercial Diet. In: The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surger...

News We catch up with listener emails Main Topic: Dystocia in Guinea Pigs is this weeks main topic of discussion. 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...

Main Topic: Bee Veterinarians Do you want to be a bee veterinarian? This week we outline the value of bee veterinarians in society and their role in animal science, and the prices involved to become one! 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 produc...

News Big-hearted project tracks cardiovascular disease in great apes Main Topic: Specialisation in exotic pet medicine and surgery We discuss the intricacies of recognition of expert and specialist qualifications for exotic and unusual pet veterinarians. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases he...

News We answer a question from Casey, one of our Patreon subscribers, regarding Chytrid fungus. Main Topic: Pseudobuphthalmos in snakes Big words – big problem. This week we tackle the issue of ‘bug eye’ in snakes: pseudobuphthalmos, and th challenges of treating this condition. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky,...

News Use of subcutaneous maropitant at two dosages for pain management in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy or orchiectomy Main Topic: Fungal Rhinitis in lizards We tackle fungal rhinitis in Blue-tongued and shingleback lizards this week. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive b...

News Roadside Zoos: A Risk for Avian Conservation ‘Absolutely incorrect’: The evidence is in on whales and offshore wind farms Main Topic: Triage of Wildlife Most, if not all, veterinary clinics deal with wildlife cases brought in by members of the public. This week we discuss how to formulate a plan to triage wildlife. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the Ve...

News A kangaroo, a possum and a bushrat walk into a burrow: research finds wombat homes are the supermarkets of the forest A built-in pocket protector keeps sawfish from ‘sword fighting’ in the womb Main Topic: Marks excellent adventure Mark details his recent trip to search for Santa.. and Puffins. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirk...

Main Topic: Contrast Radiography in Exotics Practice Contrast radiography as a diagnostic technique in exotics practice is discussed this week. References : RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY AND BARIUM SULFATE CONTRAST TRANSIT TIME OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OF BEARDED DRAGONS (Pogona vitticeps) COMPARISON OF GASTROGRAFIN TO BARIUM SULFATE AS A GASTROINTESTINAL CONTRAST AGENT IN RED-EARED SLIDER TURTLES (TR...

News: No news! Main Topic: Mark’s tips concerning dog bite wounds in exotics. 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 supporting us &#821...

News Ants recognize infected wounds and treat them with antibiotics Queensland wildlife officers investigate after crocodile leaps into fisherman’s boat Main Topic: Mark’s 5 top tips about sulphur crested cockatoos Struggling to deal with Sulphur Crested Cockatoos? Worry no more (or maybe continue to worry!): Mark goes over his 5 top tips for dealing with SCC’s in a veterinary practice...

News This Aussie rat dies by sex. Now we know it’s a cannibal, too Main Topic: Reptile-associated Salmonellosis Reptile-associated salmonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella bacteria that are acquired through contact with reptiles. Let’s get stuck into this topic! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctiv...

News: This fish doesn’t just see with its eyes — it also sees with its skin Main Topic: Neoplasms in Birds This week it’s journal club, where we dive into a paper published in BioOne: Survey of the Clinical, Cytological, and Histopathological Features Associated with Neoplasms in Captive Avian Species in Melbourne, Australia VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, di...

News No news this week Main Topic:  Bird Eye removal We cover a challenging topic this – removal of eyes from birds. Why? How? Tips and Tricks 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 s...

News: ACIPC – Aust college for infection prevention and control Glimmer of hope for mountain chicken frog which was once a national dish Main Topic: Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference The AVA annual conference was held last week in Melbourne. Brendan talks about his attendance and involvement with the conference. We also discuss some presentation highlights of the conference...

News: Avian Influenza update In Australia Saving Golden-shouldered parrots Main Topic: Oedema/coelomic effusion in freshwater turtles It’s time to talk about puffy turtles. What causes oedema or coelomic effusion in chelonians, how do we treat it and what causes it? Listen in to find the answers! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of qu...