Vet Podcast By The Vetgurus

News Rainbow lorikeet split into six different species after bird experts reach consensusNew 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 science and what is the potential link with snakes? Listen to find out! Links Homologous recombination within the spike glycoprotein of the newly identified coronavirus 2019-nCoV may boostcross-species transmission from snake to humanSnakes could be the original source of the new coronavirus outbreak in China 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 an

News One of the world’s largest fish declared extinctEndangered 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 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 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

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 veterinarians to stock up on microchips now! See here for more details. Specialised Animal Nutrition has been providing stock of Critical Care for herbivores to wildlife shelters. Chemical Essentials have also kicked in and supplied F10 packs for use in the field. Review Brendan and Mark review Joker. Spoiler alert: they give it a 9.2 out of 10. Main Topic: Foreign Bodies in Parrots Mark discusses how to unstick parrots stuck with bezoars... or GI foreign bodies. Brendan fires the questions, and Mark answers.... or does he? Listen to learn and laugh. How do YOU pronounce 'bezoar'? Support our sponso

News Plan to save LAʼs mountain lions – with a big bridgeWhy 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 the loss of animal life. If you wish to help out we suggest donating to one of the major relief organisations such as the Australian Red Cross or the Salvation Army Australia. Vets Beyond Borders is a veterinary charity that is seeking donations which will go towards their AVERT (Australian Veterinary Emergency Response Team) Program, and is a good way to help out animals directly affected by the bushfires. Click on the links above to go to their website. For those of us used to dealing with reptiles, it is unfortunate that we are familiar with seeing pet reptiles brought to the clinic with burns. Why is

News Seven days to test koalas for killer disease too much to bearTwig-mimicking caterpillars change their color depending on the backgroundExotics vets treat 61-year-old tortoise for bladder stonesWill 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 Bearded Dragons - hence this main topic! Link @ Dorsa Amir Evolutionary anthropologist 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 Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Micro

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 deathsHere is the moos: Study finds cows' lows are unique way of saying 'hi'The power of unusual animal friendshipsSalmon farmers save bald eagle from octopus Reviews Star Wars: Episode 9. The Rise of Skywalker. Mark scores it a 7.2The Art of Happiness. A handbook for Living. Dalai Lama and Howard C Cutler. Brendan gives it 8.7 out of 10. Main Topic: Bah Humbug! Welcome to the festive season. Brendan and Mark discuss emergencies likely to presented to veterinary clinics at this time of year... sort of! 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 w

News VetGurus listed as number 3 in Top 35 Veterinary Podcasts You Must Follow in 2019Hermit 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 as nail bed infections, split nails and toenail removal. 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! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Support our sponsors Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and re

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 number of lately in his practice. Enjoy! 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! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Support our sponsors Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well

News Rare mummies of lion cubs, crocodiles, birds discovered in EgyptBlack-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 wet labs and more. 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! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic anim

News Comedy Wildife Photography 2019 Competition WinnersRelease Of Whales From Notorious Russia Whale Jail CompleteThis rare songbird is back from the brinkStudy helps fill the evidence gap on pet rabbit healthNew Zealand's favourite bird for 2019 'on the edge of extinction'Social isolation derails brain development in miceThis may be why the 'devil worm' can live where no other animal canMeet The Blob, A Creature That Has Almost 720 Sexes — But No Brain Main Topic: News It's catch up time again: This week we cover the latest veterinary news and topics and provide our spin on them. 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! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Sup

News At least 11 elephants died trying to save a calf that plunged into a waterfallEarly neutering of bitches increases incontinence riskPolice investigating man videoed stoning a wombatMelting 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 probably performed them many times. What are the indications for doing these minor procedures? What reasons are there to refuse to perform them at a client's request? Listen in to hear Mark and Brendan's thoughts on this topic. 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! Don't forget to drop us a line to say h

News Eagle nearly bankrupts Russian tracking programme with roaming text messagesIndiaʼs 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 management of rabbits diagnosed with this condition. 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! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Support our sponsors Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products.

News Snake skin found by Cairns resident Stuart Morris possibly from 7-metre reticulated pythonSeal 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 previous tips from that episode, and also discuss in more detail the challenging process of rehabilitating wildlife. 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. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow

News University apologises after students seen wearing cardboard boxes during examThis 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 environmental enrichment for our reptile friends, with discussion of topics such as scent trails, misting of enclosures, water features, rotation of animals and others! Links Environmental Enrichment for Reptiles 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 Australia

News Living things unlike anything else on Earth found in random dirt sampleCanada 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 Crab Street Journal for hermit crab care More Hermit Crab info here and here 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. Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by to

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 goatsLight Pollution Inhibits Clownfish ReproductionFirst vet students graduate from SurreyRescue centre creates bunny ball pit to promote rabbit enrichmentWorld-first research to save endangered sea lionsPet food firm sues FDA; wants some Salmonella to be allowedHiker credits Metallica for saving her and her dog from hungry cougarWorldʼs largest parrot discovered in New Zealand 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://w

News The Last 14 Loa Water Frogs had to be rescued from their natural habitatParasite spread by house cats is killing Californiaʼs sea ottersWhat was learned documenting the last male Northern White Rhinoʼs deathResearchers 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 eyes glazing over and drifting off to sleep.. maybe more so than usual. We discuss confidentiality, consent for surgery and euthanasia forms. zzzzzzz..... Actually this topic IS very important, as not only may it save your bacon (or horse, or dog, cat reptile etc) but legally covering you, it dramatically reduces the chance of complaints and unhappy clients. 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 internationa

News Run-down migrating birds risk death for a quick napMicrobes make chemicals for scent marking in a catStomp and Squish: Pennsylvanians Battle 'Nightmare' BugsShe 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 on pet rabbits. Clinical signs, vaccination and prevention are discussed. Should you treat a confirmed case? Listen to find out! 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 thro

News Changing climate may affect animal-to-human disease transferWombat cubic faeces mystery solved and recognised by Ig Nobel prize4 ways tardigrades are nearly indestructibleA 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 discuss topics including our approach the hands-on clinical examination. 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 Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by

News How a turtle tunnel is saving lives in WisconsinDo 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 next week for - wait for it - Part 2! Review Brendan (sort-of) reviews augmented reality indoor cycling programs.... though a full review will be out in a later episode. 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. Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal