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Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

Brendan Carmel and Mark Simpson

Veterinary Information and Entertainment by the VetGurus Brendan and Mark

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115: Christmas Special

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/12/24

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

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114: Nailed it!

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/12/19

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

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34:39

113: The Cat’s whiskers

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/12/12

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:

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1:03:26

112: UPAV 2019 Melbourne Conference

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/12/05

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

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56:57

111: No News?

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/11/28

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

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57:01

110: Nip and Tuck

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/11/21

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

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55:57

109: A wee rabbit

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/11/14

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

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108: Wildlife Rehabilitation

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/11/07

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

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1:04:21

107: Prison or Paradise

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/10/31

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

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106: Basic turtle care

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/10/24

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

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105: More News

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/10/17

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

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1:06:17

104: Paperwork

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/10/10

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,

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1:13:13

103: Myxo

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/10/03

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

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102: Bunny Basics Part Tooth

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/09/26

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

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57:46

101: Bunny Basics Part 1

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/09/19

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

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54:59

100: The Ton – Celebration

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/09/12

It's our 100th episode - woohooo! Listen and bask in the dysfunction of the VetGurus, as Brendan and Mark reminisce about our 100 episodes (or is that 99?) and get stuck into some news stories. Thanks to all of our wonderful supporters. Without you we would be just voices in the wind.... we highly value your support - yes, you! You can help us by mentioning our podcast to colleagues and encouraging them to subscribe. News Udderly unreal cows to help train vet studentsOldest parasite DNA yet

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1:01:34

99: Luft Ballons

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/09/05

News ‘Shocking’ extent of lop ear rabbit healthCrows are getting high cholesterol because they're eating fast foodWelcome to Victoria, the most wombat-unfriendly stateTasmaniaʼs not so sweet invader: the sugar glider Main Topic: Hermit Crab Care We continue to delve into our 'care of' series with this weeks fascinating creature: the Hermit Crab (superfamily Paguroidea) Review Mark reviews Moorea Ocean Adventures in French Polynesia and gives them a score of 10 out of

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98: Clickbait

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/08/29

News 66-million-year-old deathbed linked to dinosaur-killing meteorPurple bacteria 'batteries' turn sewage into clean energyLabor stalls on action plan as greater glider slides towards extinctionThe slippery world of eel smuggling, Europe's illegal and booming tradePlastic is killing Japan's famous Nara deersA can of bug spray and deadly spider ignite unusual biosecurity spat Main Topic: News..... Time to catch up with some news stories.. again! The world of animals,las is full of

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97: Lumps

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/08/22

News This incredible moth is one of Australiaʼs strangest insectsBaby spiders are born with big eyesResistance to critically important antimicrobials in Australian silver gullsThe problem with fake service dogs Main Topic: Cervical Lymphadenitis in Guinea Pigs Lumpy Guinea Pigs - many of us will have seen piggies with this condition - swelling of the neck region due to cervical lymphadenitis. Brendan and Mark discuss their approach to these cases and talk about possible

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96: News and Reviews

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/08/15

News Some ancient crocs had teeth made for plant eatingCamera trap captures jaguar in the wildHope and mourning in the AnthropoceneBlinding inherited condition found in giant schnauzersKoalas driven to drink by climate changeNiassa Reserve marks first year without confirmed elephant kill Main Topic: News, and more news this week takes up most of our main topic. Brendan and Mark have gone mad: gearing up their practices.. here is a list of the products/items reviewed in this week's

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