Latest Upilio Podcast Episodes
66: Rats: Our Fat Little Friends
The Tiny Vet Podcast - June 12, 2023 05:22 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCute, fat, sniffy little rats get a bad rap for such friendly little creatures. While feral rats ARE considered pests, domestic rats are sweet animals that make great pets. Nicole and Jez discuss the joys of having rats as friends. If you'd like to support the podcast please head to www.patr...
65: Catnip!
The Tiny Vet Podcast - June 05, 2023 01:44 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat is catnip?? Is it drugs for cats?? Kind of, but they don't need a lighter - which is great as they don't have thumbs. Nicole and Jez discuss what exactly catnip is and how it works (it's safe) If you'd like to support the podcast please head to www.patreon.com/tinyvetpod
64: Supermarket Pet Foods
The Tiny Vet Podcast - May 28, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIs the cheap stuff at the supermarket okay to feed your pet? Yes! (as long as you know your pet's requirements) but they may not be suitable for young pets, old animals, or those with issues like food allergies. Nicole and Jez discuss the difference between supermarket and premium pet foods. ...
63: What Human Food CAN My Dog Eat?
The Tiny Vet Podcast - May 22, 2023 07:59 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDogs love to eat! Dogs love to eat ANYTHING, and so they're really poor judges of what they should and shouldn't. That is our job as pet owners sometimes we don't do that job well either. Nicole and Jez discuss what human foods dogs can eat, and how that balances with their regular dog foo...
62: Parasite Prevention In Dogs & Cats
The Tiny Vet Podcast - November 28, 2022 18:17 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere’s a lot of misinformation about the dangers of parasite preventatives circulating on the internet, but parasite infestation is the far greater risk. Nicole & Jez discuss risk management with regards to parasite prevention, and why it’s almost always the lower risk option.
61: Human Food For Human (Dog Food For Dog)
The Tiny Vet Podcast - November 14, 2022 21:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDogs love human food. Humans love human food. Humans just have the ability to manipulate foods for their palatability, but tastiness doesn’t always mean it's healthy! (sadly it's kind of the opposite). Nicole and Jez discuss dogs eating too much human food.
60: High Protein Dog Food (Is A Marketing Trick)
The Tiny Vet Podcast - November 07, 2022 07:20 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf some protein is good, then more is better, right? Not always! While there are applications for higher protein levels in dog food, there is a limit to how much dietary protein can be processed and metabolised in a day, so "high protein" food might not be any better for your pet. Nicole a...
59: Let The Right Horse In
The Tiny Vet Podcast - November 01, 2022 21:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt's easy to get carried away when planning to buy a horse. Going with a flashy colour, impressive CV, or pretty face instead of focusing on what you need as a rider are common traps. You need to be realistic about what you can do, and what you want to do. Nicole and Jez discuss some comm...
58: Cat Pee Problems
The Tiny Vet Podcast - October 24, 2022 09:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCats are prone to developing urinary problems, and they can be frustrating to manage. Partly, this is because urinary issues often have multiple causes, involving several different triggers. Symptoms can also be nonspecific, or difficult to monitor. Nicole and Jez discuss some ways to hel...
57: Bird Seed Is Junk Food
The Tiny Vet Podcast - October 17, 2022 09:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBirds love seed like humans love Snickers, and the analogy doesn’t stop there. Foods high in fat and sugars trigger similar neural pathways to addictive drugs, but like drugs of addiction they are not good for you (or birds). Nicole and Jez discuss seed addiction in parrots and how to help the...
56: Axolotls
The Tiny Vet Podcast - October 09, 2022 21:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingYou can't get much weirder than the axolotl, a completely aquatic amphibian (kind of an oxymoron). Despite being common as pets, they're endangered in the wild due to habitat destruction. Nicole and Jez discuss the intricacies of the axolotl.
55: Helping Fat Pets (reducing your hungus)
The Tiny Vet Podcast - September 25, 2022 22:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFat animals are very cute but are prone to lots of health problems. Weight loss can be challenging as the fatter they are, the more difficult it is for them to move around and keep active. Plus, it is incredibly hard to resist when they ask for a snack! Nicole and Jez discuss some methods for...
54: SNAKES ARE COOL! (Nicole loves snakes)
The Tiny Vet Podcast - September 18, 2022 22:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSnakes get a bad rap sometimes, but they're actually very nice animals, and because of their anatomy and physiology, NOT SLIMY. They also make great pets when proper attention is paid to their husbandry. Nicole and Jez discuss the nice things about snakes and why they are our friends.
53: The Right Way To Feed Your Horse
The Tiny Vet Podcast - September 11, 2022 22:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt can be tempting to feed your horse a performance feed they may not need, or load them up with lots of supplements. Just like people, it's important to feed your horse according to the amount of physical work they're doing. Nicole and Jez discuss the basics of horse feeding, and what to inc...
52: How To Pick A Good Breeder
The Tiny Vet Podcast - September 04, 2022 22:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPost-COVID, loads of people have taken advantage of the increase in puppy demand to make more puppies & it's sometimes difficult to tell a good, ethical breeder from a someone more concerned with turning a profit than providing healthy animals. Nicole and Jez discuss some hallmarks of both...
51: Invasive Species
The Tiny Vet Podcast - August 28, 2022 22:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt certainly seems a bit mean to classify whole species as invasive, especially when it wasn't their choice to be introduced to delicate ecosystems, but it can be one of the biggest threats to ecology, life and wildlife health in our global society. Nicole and Jez discuss why some species...
50: Pets & Wildlife Danger
The Tiny Vet Podcast - August 21, 2022 22:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur pets can run afoul of several species of wildlife, especially here in Australia (there are venomous snake avoidance courses for dogs). While venomous snakes can be life-threatening, there are lots of other wildlife that can cause grief for our pets. Nicole and Jez go through some common...
49: The Great Horseshoe Debate
The Tiny Vet Podcast - August 14, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThere's a strong push currently for keeping horses barefoot, as it is the way they naturally live. However, the reality for most of our horses is that they aren't really living in a wild-type environment, eating wild-type feed, or doing wild-type work. So, is barefoot really best for all horses?...
48: Securing Your Horse's Future
The Tiny Vet Podcast - August 07, 2022 22:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHorses bring immeasurable joy to riders around the world, but we can't avoid the truth that they are EXPENSIVE to keep. Situations can change, and re-homing a large (potentially lethal) animal is fraught with pitfalls. Nicole and Jez discuss the best way to safeguard your horse's future ag...
47: Anxious Cats
The Tiny Vet Podcast - July 31, 2022 22:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCats get anxious too, and they can also show it in ways where it may not be apparent anxiety; they often toilet outside the litterbox or change their daily routine. There's lots that can be done for anxious cats! While many tools can be bought online, it's also important to get a vet checkup to ...
46: Fighting Fish
The Tiny Vet Podcast - July 24, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSiamese fighting fish, or bettas, are a commonly misunderstood little fish. They need a much bigger tank than most people think! While the males can't be housed together, there are lots of invertebrates that cohabit happily with bettas, and a larger tank containing one fish need not be a waste o...
45: Crate Training for Dogs
The Tiny Vet Podcast - July 17, 2022 22:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCrates and kennels are easily misunderstood as restrictive caging, but they have a great use for giving dogs a safe, comfortable space that is their own. Plus it helps with future vet visits & other transport because it teaches them that confinement is temporary and okay. Nicole and Jez discu...
44: VegeTales (Debunking 'Scary' Veges For Herbivores)
The Tiny Vet Podcast - July 10, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOwners of small herbivores often get concerned about the calcium levels of vegetables like kale and spinach. Does this mean that they shouldn't be feeding any of those at all? Nicole and Jez discuss where this concern came from, and what it means on a practical, day to day basis.
43: Dogs Off Lead
The Tiny Vet Podcast - July 03, 2022 22:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDesignated off-lead areas like dog parks are a great way to let your dog stretch their legs and interact with other dogs. BUT! Dogs should be kept on lead on sidewalks and in nature reserves. Nicole and Jez discuss the reasons why.
42: Toothbrushing
The Tiny Vet Podcast - June 19, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe’ve spoken about why pets need dental scale and polishes under anesthesia before, and we’re warning you about the trap of “anesthesia-free dentals.” It seems too good to be true - coz it is. BUT! Teaching your pet to accept toothbrushing at home is an effective, safe (and cheap!) way to mai...
41: Pure Breeds Can Be Healthy Too
The Tiny Vet Podcast - June 12, 2022 22:30 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating“Oh, that’s just normal for the breed,” is a phrase that’s thrown out about dyspneic bulldogs, nostril-less Pekingese, and Chihuahuas with eyes bigger than their sockets, but should it be considered normal, even if the trait is common? Nicole and Jez discuss how the perception of “normal” har...
40: Medication Training
The Tiny Vet Podcast - June 05, 2022 22:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGetting your pet to take their medication can be a major stressor for everyone involved, but it doesn’t need to be. Training your pet to accept medication BEFORE they ever get sick can make your life much easier in the future. Nicole and Jez discuss some methods of medication training and how...
39: Little Dogs: Bad To The Bone?
The Tiny Vet Podcast - May 29, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLittle dogs aren’t born mean. Small dogs have a reputation for being little land sharks, and lots of people think that’s just how little dogs are. BUT! Little dogs can be well behaved if they are taught manners and proper boundaries from puppyhood (just like big dogs). Nicole and Jez discu...
38: (Don't) Lie To Me
The Tiny Vet Podcast - May 22, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPets sometimes get into their owner’s things! And those things aren't always legal, which can lead to some hesitation at the vet clinic when a history is being taken. Nicole and Jez discuss why a vet will never turn you in for your dog eating marijuana, and why you should just tell us up fron...
37: Buns! (Rabbits R Complicated)
The Tiny Vet Podcast - May 15, 2022 22:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRabbits are complex little animals and are sadly often misunderstood, leading to many pet rabbits kept in suboptimal conditions, not receiving proper care or attention. Nicole and Jez discuss some bunny basics and why they can be one of the more challenging pets to have.
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