Vet Podcast By The Vetgurus

News Bird-watching has boomed during the pandemicSpot the robot is reminding parkgoers in Singapore to keep their distance from one another Main Topic: Bumblefoot in Birds Foot problems in birds: troublesome, challenging, slow to heal... just plain frustrating! Worry no more as Mark and Brendan discuss the challenges of treating foot problems in our avian friends, and provide some top tips. 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 Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as speci

News New farm subsidy scheme declared a win for wildlifeDog domestication during ice age Main Topic: Basic Snake care This week we give the rundown on basic snake care from the client perspective. Mark and Brendan discuss what species are suitable for a new reptile owner, the basics of enclosure setup and maintenance, and give an overview of preventative health and common signs of illness in pet snakes. 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 Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used

News Where Do Eels Come From?Wildlife experts find hope amongst the ashes on Kangaroo IslandX is greater than Y: Chromosomes may explain why women outlive menBugged: Earth's land insects are disappearingOrcas Eat Great White Sharks—New Insights Into Rare Behaviour RevealedFake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life Main Topic: More News Brendan and Mark catch up with the latest, and greatest veterinary and wildlife news. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice. Specialised Animal Nutrition. Spe

News How did this rare pink manta get its colour?Lizards keep it local when it comes to colour change Main Topic: Constipation in reptiles "My snake has not defaecated in 2 months..". Not an uncommon conversation with a client. This week we talk about constipation in reptiles. How often should reptiles defaecate - what is normal? What are the telltale signs of constipation, and how do we approach this sticky problem? Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfectant and its related range of advanced cleaning, personal hygiene and animal skin care products. Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distribut

News A better pregnancy test for whalesBears Kept Stealing Honey From This Man’s Bee Farm, So He Turned Them Into Honey TastersScientists recruit albatrosses to patrol the ocean for illegal fishing boatsUniversity of South Australia research reveals dogs, cats and lizards are a vital lifeline for the elderly Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Review Mark reviews the book Dark Emu. He gives it a 9 out of 10. Main Topic: Toxicity of Frogs to Dogs This week's topic is bit of an unusual one - even for the VetGurus! Mark and Brendan discuss the toxicity of Green Tree Frogs to dogs. 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 Support our sponsors Specialised Anima

News Don't blame bats for their zoonotic virusesWinter, the llama: cuddly and full of antibodies to fight coronavirus Main Topic: Flystrike in Rabbits Flystrike can be a devastating disease for pets. Rabbits are one species particularly prone to myiasis. Brendan and Mark discuss treatment options and prevention for fly strike in rabbits. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores. Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole impo

News Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemiesApp to help owners monitor congestive heart failure in their pets Review When times get tough.. tough men get the Remington Rapid Cut Turbo. Brendan reviews this hair clipper he recently purchased, to avoid the hairdresser/barber during lockdown. His family at home can express their creative instincts on his cranium. Rating: 8.6/10. Main Topic: Microchip implantation We get chipping this week - It's all about microchips in all sorts of species. How to implant, where in the animal to place the implant, details about scanning, ID etc. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run b

News The ‘cone of shame’ makes pets miserableDo rabbits need each other? Effects of single versus paired housing on rabbit body temperature and behaviour in a UK shelter Review We just had to review it - you know what we are talking about: Tiger King, the series on Netflix. What do we score it out of 10: we can't say here - just listen to the podcast! Main Topic: Pick Me - Getting into Veterinary Science and choosing a path once graduated This week we try to answer two common questions we receive via email: How do I get into a veterinary related course? and How do I get into the field of interest once I graduate? Great questions, and no wonder they are commonly asked. Links Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians Wildlife Disease Association Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Support our sponsors

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 SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): Fomites, Pets, & TransmissionPlague Inc. gives a quarter of a million dollars to fight COVID-19 Main Topic: Home visits Most veterinarians will have performed home visits at some time in their careers. With the recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Brendan and Mark discuss the logistics of doing a home visit to pets in need during these trying times. Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large

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 Here's why Easter Is bad for bunniesExtreme bradycardia and tachycardia in the world’s largest animal Reviews PLAGUE INC. Brendan reviews the game Plague Inc. As the promo for the game says: 'Can you infect the world? Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero'. Now you must bring about the end of human history...'. Something to while away the time with while you are in lockdown. He gives it a solid 8.9/10. Your local library - ebooks and magazines Main Topic: Mandibular Fractures in Rabbits Sometimes bad things happen. Despite our best intentions, the occasional rabbit dental treatment results in a fractured mandible. It's not all bad news, as Brendan and Mark di

Special Episode To all our loyal subscribers and listeners: Mark and Brendan have decided to release an extra episode this week: something for you to listen to during isolation at home. Enjoy! News Scientist lands the one that got away for 15 yearsIndiana woman found dead with python wrapped around her neck in house filled with snakesMeloxicam Use in African Grey ParrotsBus stops in Utrecht designed to benefit bees Main Topic: Geriatric Rabbit Care When do we classify a rabbit as geriatric? What diseases do we commonly see in geriatric rabbits and how can we prevent or treat them? Listen in to learn the answers! Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores. Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Austr

Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Main Topic: This week we talk COVID-19 form a veterinary perspective. Coping with isolation - at home and at work; how clinics are structuring practice flow to see patients and limit risks. Brendan and Mark also chat about veterinary telemedicine. Links Tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus as COVID-19 surges in USCoronavirus (COVID-19): AVA updatesReport of transmission from human to pet dog in Hong KongVictorian Veterinary Board: Remote consultations (telemedicine, technology-assisted consultations)NSW: Technology-based Patient ConsultationsHygiene Hand Antimicrobial Brass EDC Door Opener & Stylus 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! h

Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com 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 Main Topic: Antarctica Part 2 This week is Part 2 of Mark's Antarctic adventure - the animals he saw and photographed, and new friends. He talks from his quarantined Studio, outlining his adventure to the land of penguins and melting ice. Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores. Microchips Australia: Microchips Au

News Coronavirus pandemic triggers reduction in global air pollution46,000-year-old frozen bird uncovered in SiberiaDrug lord's rogue hippos taking over ColombiaPets in the Park Australia Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com 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 Main Topic: Antarctica It's been a crazy few weeks worldwide and the next few months will be challenging. The VetGurus are not immune (pun intended) to the mayhem. This week we listen to Mark's Antarctic adventure - how he got there, and how he nearly didn't get home. He talks from his quarantined Studio, outlining his adventure to the land of penguins and melting ice. Support our sponsors Chemical Ess

News No news is... no news. We dive straight into Part 2 of our Husbandry and common diseases of backyard chickens aka Chooks. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com 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 Main Topic: Chicken Care Part 2 Backyard chickens are increasingly seen in urban areas. Unfortunately many of these birds are kept incorrectly - often due to ignorance of the owner. Mark and Brendan discuss care for chooks and common diseases found in these birds. NOTE: This is Part 2 - go back and listen to Part 1 if you have not already heard it! Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microch

News  Evaluation of deslorelin implant on subsequent mammary tumors of rats (Rattus norvegicus)Domesticated Animals, Explained Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com 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 Main Topic: Chicken Care Backyard chickens are increasingly seen in urban areas. Unfortunately many of these birds are kept incorrectly - often due to ignorance of the owner. Mark and Brendan discuss care for chooks and common diseases found in these birds. Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around th

News Pets are good for your health, and we have the studies to prove itThis City Billboard Has Been designed to Purify the Surrounding air By Eating Up SmogThis is how a woodpecker swap meet worksLiving robots built using frog cellsA force of nature: protecting Mongolia’s elusive snow leopardsThe vets that go into conflict-hit regions to help animals and farmers Good News Week Pets are good for your health, vets get out there to help animals and farmers, and protecting Mongolia's snow leopards. We are all about good news this week, so stay positive, listen in and enjoy! Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com 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 Support our sponsor

News Why the future of West Virginia's rare flying squirrel looks brightHigh temperatures due to global warming will be dramatic even for tardigrades Main Topic: Sad Sac: Air Sac Rupture in Birds Mark covers a relatively common condition of pet birds - air sac rupture. What is it, why does it occur and how to treat. All you need to know! Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice. Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfecta

News The vets who help homeless animalsPrimate 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 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 Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal 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 deadMan 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 basics of the surgery and tips and tricks of eye ablation in exotics. 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 Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips A