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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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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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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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54:02

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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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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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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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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95: It Won’t Budge!

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/08/08

Budgy Smuggler photo from Budgy Smuggler UK - buy yours here! News Man comes home to find a massive tiger snoozing on his bedDozens of Creatures Thought to Be Extinct Found Alive in ‘Lost Cityʼ in the JungleOhio lost a third of its butterflies in 21 yearsGrasshoppers and silkworms have antioxidant capacity similar to fresh orange juice Review Mark has a book review this week. Troll Hunting: Inside the World of Online Hate and Its Human Fallout His score is 8.6 out of 10 (his

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94: Poached Eggs

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/08/01

News Blinding inherited condition found in giant schnauzersWhen Lions Attack Porcupines, Humans Suffer Unexpected ConsequencesInsects feel persistent pain after injury, evidence suggestsBird three times larger than ostrich discovered in Crimean cave Main Topic: Avian Reproduction Bird Breeding. How does it happen? What causes it to go wrong? How to make it happen? Brendan quizzes Mark this week about this fascinating avian topic. Eggciting stuff! Support our sponsors Chemical

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93: Reptile Sleep

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/07/25

News These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trendLandmark report sheds light on discrimination in Veterinary IndustryOtter smuggling fuelled by Japanese craze for cute animalsAnother Reason to Protect Elephants: Frogs Love Their Feet Review Brendan reveals he is a Tour De France tragic, having spent the last week and a half watching this grand tour. The race has the largest number of spectators watching the event live of any sport - reportedly up to 15 million. Not

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92: Axolotl care

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/07/18

News Dung Beetles Have A Surprisingly Sophisticated Way Of Navigating The WorldArctic fox astounds scientists by walking 2,100 miles in 76 daysNew Pinocchio Frog species Has A Strange, Pointy NoseHow old bras are saving injured turtles Links Understanding The Deadly Salmonella Bacteriaaxolotl.org Main Topic: Care of Axolotls is the main topic this week. How o you look after this fascinating species? We cover general care such as aquarium setup, lighting, heating, feeding and

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91: What are you referring to?

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/07/11

News It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated CardiomyopathyWho dunnart? Kevin didDeath of father- of-three 10 days after being dared to eat a Gecko Twitchers have a treasure trove of data to aid seabirds as numbers drop Main Topic: Referral cases - what are they; how to refer cases; what to do if you get a case referred to you? Our main topic this week dives into the world of referral medicine and surgery. Support our sponsors Specialised Animal

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90: Can you hear me?

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/07/04

News How tiny fish ear bones can reveal criminal activityTicks and how to safely remove them from you and your pets A Vicious, Untreatable Killer Leaves China GuessingLight Pollution And Moth Behavior Main Topic: Ear problems in exotic pets can be a challenge to deal with. This week Mark and Brendan provide an overview of the range of ear diseases in exotics, and share with listeners some of their tips and tips. This is Part 1 of 2. Support our sponsors Chemical Essentials

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