Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus
347 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsVeterinary Information and Entertainment by the VetGurus Brendan and Mark
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344: Shanghai
April 24, 2024 22:28 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBNews: Australian shepherds are soaring in popularity – but are they doggone Aussies? Main Topic: Travel Brendan discusses his recent trip to Shanghai, China and teaching exotics pet medicine and surgery. 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...
343: Elvis the Pelvis
April 17, 2024 21:49 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBNews Humans exploit about one- third of wild vertebrate species How did snakes lose their limbs? Mass genome effort provides clues Main Topic: Pelvic limb fractures in Birds We zone in on a specific injury group seen in birds - pelvic limb fractures. 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 g...
342: Green Screen
April 10, 2024 19:26 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBNews: A new book explores the transformative power of bird-watching Snake venom toxins can be neutralized by a new synthetic antibody Main Topic:Green Tree Pythons We cover 5 - or more - conditions seen in captive Green Tree Pythons (Morelia viridis). 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 ge...
341: Cock a what?
April 03, 2024 21:26 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBNews: no news. Main Topic: Feeding Cockatiels We focus on feeding pet Cockatiels... what do we know, and what don't we know (you'd be surprised). 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 - win:win. So click on this link and ge...
340: Joe Exotic
March 27, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBNews Genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesity This is the first egg-laying amphibian found to feed its babies ‘milk’ Main Topic: Illegal exotic pets Mark and Brendan discuss dealing with illegal exotic 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 you get some gre...
339: Slip, Slop, Slap
March 20, 2024 21:47 - 29 minutes - 41 MBNews A new species of Anaconda - or not Wildlife selfies Main Topic: Avian Splint and bandage management Having trouble managing a splint or bandage on a bird? Mark provides 5 tips to limit the bird chewing these support products off. 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 merc...
338: Extra, Extra!
March 13, 2024 16:07 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBNews In a Jedi-like feat, rats can move a digital object using just their brain Main Topic: Publishing Science Have you thought of publishing a clinical paper? This week we discuss the process involved in preparing a paper for publication, from design to writing. 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 ...
337: Live on
March 06, 2024 19:45 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBNews Once-‘extinct’ lizard stalls development of 310,000 homes Brendan reviews the movie Poor Things. He gives it a high 9 out of 10. Main Topic: The Veterinary Profession 100+ years It's time to reflect - and predict. This week we reflect on the 100 years of the veterinary profession in New South Wales (Australia) and look forward to the next 100+ years of our great profession worldwide. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, di...
336: Don’t Cry
February 28, 2024 21:01 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBNews 'One of the holy grails of shark science' - 1st ever footage of baby great white shark moments after birth Main Topic: Chronic eye issues in lizards Lizards with chronic eye discharge can be both a challenge and a frustration to deal with. This week we cover the possible causes of this syndrome, and provide tip for workup and control. An excellent article on Nidovirus repsiratory diseases in Astralian lizards is here. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkou...
335: Bird Break
February 21, 2024 20:35 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBNews We answer an email question from subscriber Nick. Main Topic: Avian Orthopaedics We provide an overview of avian orthopaedics this week: What is different and what is the same compared to other 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 that you get some great merchandise and you feel good in...
334: Well, Fair
February 14, 2024 20:56 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBNews When it comes to a dog’s lifespan, it could be all in the nose Main Topic: Reptile Welfare/Environmental enrichment We have a duty to provide the best care possible for our reptile pets. This includes providing for their social requirements and behavioural welfare. This week we discuss these, often neglected, aspects of reptile husbandry. See this paper for an example of providing an appropriate social and physical environment. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Sho...
333: Gostomy
February 06, 2024 22:06 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBNews 19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales first evolved somewhere unexpected Main Topic: Pharyngostomy/Oesophagostomy Mark and Brendan outline the value and procedure of inserting and using oesophagostomy/pharyngostomy tubes in reptiles and 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 production costs. So the bonus for...
332: Piggy Lumps
January 31, 2024 21:20 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBNews The aggressive, noisy environmental menace taking over Melbourne AI and robotics being used to revive coral reefs Main Topic: Cavian Lymphoma We discuss Guinea Pig Lymphoma - unfortunately the prognosis is grave. Diagnosis and palliative care options are also discussed. 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 bonu...
331: Feather Flu
January 25, 2024 07:37 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBNews It's movie time: Brendan and Mark review Oppenheimer. Main Topic: Avian Influenza We discuss the complex aspects and dangerous nature of avian influenza 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 production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So ...
330: Freedom!
January 17, 2024 21:06 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBNews It's another email discussion this week: listener Travis prompts a discussion of V-gels in rabbits (and cats!). Main Topic: 5 Freedoms Many vets will be aware of the '5 Freedoms' of animal welfare. This week we discuss how these can be applied to unusual and exotic pet care. 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...
329: HypoBirdo
January 10, 2024 21:10 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBNews We cover a subscriber query this week - and try to answer some insightful questions from listener Nick. Main Topic: Hypothyroidism in Birds We discuss the challenge of diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism in birds 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 production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchand...
328: True Grit
January 03, 2024 21:10 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MBNews These nesting penguins nod off over 10,000 times a day, for seconds at a time Reindeer can sleep while they chew Review Brendan and Mark review: Barbie the movie. Listen in to find out their opinions. Main Topic: Piggy Plugs It's blocked piggies this week. We did cover this topic way back in March 2019 (Ep. 74: Piggy Pee) so it's time for a revisit and refresh. Uroliths in Guinea Pigs - how, why, when, where and more! VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Chec...
327: Christmas/New Year Special 2023
December 27, 2023 20:46 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBMain Topic: Happy Holidays! Brendan and Mark reminisce, debate, laugh and vent in their annual holiday special. Look back over 2023 and forward to the future! 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 - win:win. So click on this...
326: Stop Complaining
December 20, 2023 20:53 - 33 minutes - 46 MBNews Second batch of endangered southern corroboree frogs released in Kosciuszko National Park since Australian Black Summer fires. Main Topic: Complaints in Veterinary Clinics Complaints are one of the biggest potential compromises to positivity in the veterinary profession and contribute to people leaving the profession. This week Mark outlines some statistics about veterinary complaints and we discuss the process to mitigate or prevent complaints happening. Links: Ontario regulators ex...
325: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
December 13, 2023 20:05 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBNews Using microchip-reading antennas to passively monitor a mammal reintroduction in south-west Queensland Hairdressing crabs, vicious wasps and gruesome plants among 600 new species Story Dogs reading program provides positive, calm influence on children learning to read University of Queensland study sheds light on geographic patterns in koala disease fight Main Topic: Australian wildlife and animal News stories We catchup on some news this week with a rundown on some Australian rese...
324: Ho, Ho, Ho!
December 06, 2023 19:36 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBNews: no news this week Review: The Vet at Noah's Ark We review the book by famous reptile veterinarian Dr Doug Mader. Main Topic: Top Ten Gifts for Veterinarians It's the season to be jolly.. and giving. We have our list - have you been naughty or nice? We provide the VetGurus Top Ten Gifts for the holiday season. What's yours? VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs....
323: It’s a Wrap!
November 29, 2023 21:24 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMain Topic: UPAV 2023 Conference Brendan and Mark dissect the annual Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians Conference, which was held in Sydney, Australia this year. We cover some highlights of the excellent program and speakers. 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 a...
322: Fried Eggs
November 22, 2023 20:29 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBNews No news this week as both Brendan and Mark are on the road and recording face-to-face. Main Topic: Dystocia in snakes - surgical options Need to open up a dystocic snake? We're here to help!This week we cover the approach to surgery for removing eggs from dystocic snakes. We start with the first incision and finish with skin closure... and cover lots of tips and tricks. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive brand...
321: Jetsetter
November 15, 2023 21:05 - 5 MBNews Death adder-tracking scientists investigate impact of backyard snake relocation Brainless Brilliance: Jellyfish Stun Scientists With Learning Skills Main Topic: Travel Brendan details his recent holiday and we chat about the value of travel from a veterinary perspective. 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 bon...
320: Hard to Swallow
November 08, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBMain Topic: Intubation of Unusual ands Exotic pets It's time to talk about a subject that strikes fear into many new, and not so new, veterinarians: Intubation of unusual and exotic pets. Brendan and Mark swallow their pride (see what we did there?) and openly talk about their experiences and techniques for intubation in exotics. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podca...
319: Wishbone
November 01, 2023 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBNews They’re on our coat of arms but extinct in Tasmania. Rewilding with emus will be good for the island state’s ecosystems The end of soccer roos? US state moves to ban the sale of kangaroo parts Main Topic: Coracoid Fractures in Birds Coracoid fractures in birds, especially raptors, is a controversial topic. There are several thoughts on the best treatment methods for these fractures. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, dis...
318: Just Silly
October 25, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNews: Wild Asian Elephants Display Unique Puzzle Solving Skills Stingless bees as effective managed pollinators for Australian horticulture Main Topic: The use (and effectiveness) of silymarin in exotic pets is discussed this week. What is it? Where do we get it from? What is it used for? Does it work? Listen in to hear Mark and Brendan discuss their thoughts. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. A...
317: Squirt
October 18, 2023 21:36 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBMain Topic: Eosinophilic gastroenteritis in ferrets We cover a fascinating, little seen, disease of ferrets this week: eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Brendan penned a paper on this topic way back in 2006: we cover the paper and discuss our updates/thoughts on this condition. 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 f...
316: Hear hear!
October 11, 2023 21:06 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBNews Virtual fences can benefit both ranchers and wildlife Main Topic: Rabbit ear health This week we discuss a UK paper about ear health and quality of life in pet rabbits of differing ear conformations. See: Ear health and quality of life in pet rabbits of differing ear conformations: A UK survey 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...
315: Frog Facts
October 04, 2023 20:34 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBNews Emperor penguins lost thousands of chicks to melting ice last year Wildlife sniffer dogs teach platypus experts new tricks Main Topic: Frog Care We provide an overview of care of pet frogs this week. A lot to cover, so lets get going... 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 gr...
314: Flushed with Success Part 2
September 27, 2023 21:59 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBNews Ig Nobel prizes 2023 230K birds die annually by smashing into NYC windows. A new bill aims to save them. Main Topic: Nasolacrimal duct issues in Rabbits It's part 2 of our deep dive into rabbit nasolacrimal duct issues 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 production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great me...
313: Flushed with Success Part 1
September 20, 2023 22:02 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNews In a ‘perfect comeback,’ some birds use antibird spikes to build their nests Ocean Photographer of the year 2023 finalists Main Topic: Nasolacrimal duct issues in Rabbits We covered nasolacrimal duct flushing in Rabbits back in April 2022. This week we review NLD flushing and dig a bit deeper into the issues seen with nasolacrimal ducts this week (Part 1). VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. A...
312: Teletubbies
September 13, 2023 20:33 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBNews Rats bop to the beat of music including Lady Gaga and Queen like humans, study says Bonobos feel the beat Main Topic: Veterinary Telemedicine The future is here... or not? Veterinary Telemedicine has become prominent in the last few years, especially since the COVID pandemic. We discuss the pros and cons of teleconsulting. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podca...
311: I mite have problem
September 06, 2023 20:34 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBNews Human Neural Larva Migrans Caused by Ophidascaris robertsi Ascarid Dogs prefer ‘baby-talk’ to adult speech, study shows Main Topic: Ectoparasites of pet birds We summarise ectoparasites seen in pet birds. What scratches your itch? 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 me...
310: Fang
August 30, 2023 22:21 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBNews Too much sex is killing quolls, and now we know why New venomous snake found in Australia Main Topic: Dental disease in Snakes It's the end of dental month here in Australia so what better time to discuss dental disease in snakes! We start with a fascinating overview of snake dentition then chomp down on snake dental disease. See this link for details of snake dentition. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive b...
309: Legless Frogs
August 23, 2023 23:04 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBNews Scientists name snake species after Harrison Ford Research to study artificial intelligence use in cow diagnosis Main Topic: Amphibian Anaesthesia It's sleep time this week with a discussion of anaesthesia in amphibians. Get your bath ready and listen in! 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 t...
308: Chesty
August 16, 2023 22:15 - 36 minutes - 29 MBNews What's your favourite Aussie animal sound? Our poll is down to the top 10 and we want your vote Impact of methods and duration of surgical hand scrub on bacterial count: A randomized controlled trial These ants build tall nest hills to help show the way home Main Topic: Pneumonia in Rabbits Lower respiratory disease - specifically pneumonia - in rabbits can be very challenging to deal with. This week we step through the diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis of pneumonia in rab...
307: Piggy Eyes
August 09, 2023 22:01 - 5 MBNews Newfound bat skeletons are the oldest on record Can’t beat them? Eat them: the fight against the US wild boar plague Main Topic: Eye conditions in Guinea Pigs A common cause of eye issues in pet guinea pigs is a foreign body, such as a grass seed. There are, however, other eye conditions seen in GP's that ned to be on your radar. This week we discuss the more common causes of why a pet guinea pig may be presented to your clinic. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus ...
306: Flew 2
August 02, 2023 21:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBNews How studying faeces may help us boost white rhino populations Scientists thought snakes didn’t have clitorises. They were wrong Main Topic: Respiratory Diseases in pet birds Part 2 It's part 2 our of discussion of respiratory diseases 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 production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get...
305: Flew
July 26, 2023 21:43 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBNews Australia, New Zealand veterinary schools near ‘crisis' Inquiry into veterinary workplace shortages in NSW Main Topic: Respiratory Diseases in pet birds A common reason for unwell pet birds: to present to veterinary clinics: respiratory signs. It's the first part of a multi-part main topic as there is a lot to cover. Sit down, shut up and listen in! VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purc...
304: Eye in the Sky
July 19, 2023 22:12 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBNews Lee Point protesters fined for trespassing as Darwin's Defence development remains on hold Drones are disturbing critically endangered shorebirds Main Topic: ocular enucleation in birds One-eyed birds: When is this appropriate? Mark opines on the value of eye removal in birds as a salvage procedure. 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 ou...
303: Eggciting
July 12, 2023 23:35 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBNews Coral-eating fish poo may act as ‘probiotics’ for reefs Hard act to swallow: gull caught on film eating squirrel whole Main Topic: Egg incubation in Reptiles We touched on the topic of bird egg incubation way back in Episode 25 ('Hatch' 5th April 2018). This week we dive into reptile egg incubation. Enjoy! VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay ...
302: Resistance is Futile
July 05, 2023 20:33 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBNews Saving moths may be just as important as saving the bees Earless dragon rediscovery like finding the Tasmanian tiger Main Topic: Antibiotic use in unusual pets The use (and abuse) of antibiotics in unusual and exotic 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 you get some great merchandise...
300: Triple Ton
June 28, 2023 23:15 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBNews The news is that we have cracked the 300th Episode mark. Woohoo! Main Topic: 300th Episode How did we manage this? 300 Episodes - all thanks to you: our subscribers, sponsors, listeners. Mark and Brendan reminisce over the 'old times', and talk rubbish- as usual. Enjoy! Send an email to [email protected] VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay f...
301: Feathery Facts
June 21, 2023 21:25 - 26 minutes - 24 MBNews Pig brain cells may have cured a sea lion's epilepsy— are humans next? Main Topic: 5 Fantastic Feathered Facts Mark's on a roll this week, with 5 fantastic bird facts to ponder over. Will you agree with his theories? 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 yo...
299: ProBird
June 13, 2023 19:53 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBNews No news is good news. Since this is one of our short 'Podbites' Epsides, we don't have any news items this week Main Topic: Use of Pre and Probiotics in Birds Mark is quizzed by Brendan about the use and value of prebiotics and probiotics for our avian pets. What is your thought on the value of these? Send an email to [email protected] VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help supp...
298: Rip
June 07, 2023 22:05 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBNews For the First Time Since 1977, Zero Rhinos Were Poached In India’s ParksAncient 5ft penguin weighed as much as a gorilla Main Topic: Dental Disease in Ferrets Bite, chew, rip. Some things many pet ferrets do not do - contributing to dental disease in this species. This week we discuss dental disease in pet ferrets - causes treatment and prevention. Get stuck in! VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items...
297: Plume
May 31, 2023 20:36 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBNews Wet pet food is far worse for climate than dry food, study findsNorthern elephant seals sleep just two hours a day at sea Main Topic: Feather issues in birds We ruffle the feathers this week - literally - with an overview of feather issues in birds. There has been a few previous episodes with discussion about feathers (example Ep. 192 in June 2021 on feather picking) however this week we provide a problem based overview of feather concerns. Let's fly into it! VetGurus Merchandise - V...
296: Musty
May 24, 2023 20:35 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBNews The remarkable science behind fat bears that holds important lessons for human health Main Topic: Ferret ear wax and otitis It's the topic you've been waiting for: a discussion of ferret ears and their ear wax. Enjoy! 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 y...
295: Trouble
May 17, 2023 20:36 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBNews A newfound ‘croakless’ frog may communicate via touchScientists have mapped an insect brain in greater detail than ever before Main Topic: Dealing with difficult clients A client is ranting and raging in reception. The other clients (and pets) are cowering, quietly pretending to ignore the situation. You can't avoid it, as YOU are the focus of the angry client... or are you? This week we discuss dealing with problem clients - and provide ways to bring out your inner Zen! VetGurus Me...