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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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75: Feeling Seedy .. again

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/03/21

News: We get serious and discuss saving of Australia's native animals and debate culling methods for feral species. Brendan gets centred performing Yoga with friends, and we note an outbreak of a calicivirus variant in the UK. Main Topic: Grass seeds - Yes, those annoying little bits of plants. What species do we see grass seeds issues in, and why? Mark and Brendan discuss their preferred techniques and surgical approaches to treating grass seed abscesses. Spoiler alert: it does include the

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56:04

74: Piggy Pee

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/03/14

What is it with crossbreed dogs? Why do we have to call them a 'new' breed. Brendan get a tad fired up about breed naming conventions. Mark gets all zen with a story on rainfall and prediction of bird colours and wonders why some cats are neurotic. In our final news story Brendan finds a use for old mascara wands.... just in cases you needed to know! Urinary issues in guinea pigs is our main topic this week. Yes, we have this covered this topic before - in our second ever episode: Ham and Bacon,

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73: Stuck: Reproductive problems in Lizards -Part 2

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/03/07

Duct tape and reptiles don't mix - especially when used to smuggle animals as Brendan discovers. Mark reveals a Frigatebird that has broken a record - what record? - listen to find out! In other news a long term bond between two turtles is broken, and we list Australia's 10 worst invasive species. The main topic is part 2 of our discussion of reproductive problems in lizards. Become a VetGuru patron! Patreon.com/vetgurus Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Links: Frigatebird

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1:07:13

72: Stuck Part 1: Reproductive problems in lizards

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/02/28

Geckos are on the run - how exactly do they do it? Are fish self-aware? How do you monitor the wellbeing of captive elephants? We attempt to answer these questions in our news of the week. Don't blink - you may miss the final news article. Reproductive issues in lizards is our main topic this week. Mark and Brendan discuss the various problems encountered in lizards when things go wrong with reproduction, and how to fix these issues. This has turned out to be a bigger topic than anticipated so this

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1:03:07

71: Memorial

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/02/21

Dog food made from insects, snakes used as torture, and legally recognising animals' feelings are news items this week. Mark finishes off the news with a story about smart birds - so what happened to the phrase 'bird brained'? Our main topic is remembrance - dealing with the body after the death of a loved pet. Mark and Brendan talk about options for clients including burial, cremation, and memorial jewellery. Links: Dog food made from insects to go on sale in UK for first time In an Australian

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1:03:14

70: Book

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/02/14

News this week: Scheme to improve health of brachycephalic dogs The use of Jiggers in horse racing Are you drawn to male or female dogs? 7 spectacular facts about yaks Our main topic this week is an interview with author Laura Greaves, who has just had her 6th book published: The Rescuers - Incredible stories of life-saving dogs. You can find more information on Laura's book here. Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Become a VetGuru patron! Support our podcast - the

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56:54

69: Feather

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/02/07

News for this week: Freezing bird feet, technicolour squirrels, rabbit calicivirus in the UK area and a stowaway parrot... The main topic this week is feathers - Mark walks us though the do's and don't's of wing clipping in our feathered friends. Links: First UK hares test positive for RHDV2 Why don't birds' feet freeze in the cold? Meet India's beautiful technicolor squirrels Stowaway Australian parrot travels 2,300km on New Zealand cruise liner Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter:

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1:11:20

68:FaceGram

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/01/31

We love our big statues here in Australia, so the fight over the Biggest Moose between Canada and Norway has us intrigued in our first news story of the week. The search for new species goes on - and 3 new salamander species have been found in Texas. The sad facts behind so called mini pigs are evened, and in the final news story Mark in angry about a cartoon racoon. Social media, its use and abuse, is our main topic this week. We dive deep into the machinations of setting up and maintaining a

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67: Snake Top Ten

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/01/24

A good news story - Icelandic goats saved from extinction- and Brendan gets extremely emotional about this story. Mark then gets serious and talks about river systems and culverts for protection of fish. This week we have another Top Ten: Tips for dealing with snakes for clinicians who are unfamiliar with reptiles. Links Meet the woman who saved the Icelandic goat from extinction Barriers to fish migration Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan

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66: How to Train Your Vet

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/01/17

Veterinary student numbers increase in the UK, as they do in many other countries: Brendan and Mark discuss the implications. The secret fighting lives of hummingbirds are revealed, and we find out why killer whale pregnancies fail. Do you have a floppy-eared dog? Is it cute? We find out why floppy ears are thought less threatening than erect ear. How to Train Your Vet. The main topic is a discussion for veterinary nurses/technicians. We debate the ins and outs of how to deal with cranky vets,

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57:56

65: Heat

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/01/10

How does chicken soup make you feel better? Brendan explains. Mark dives deep into the question of how to monitor waterway health via monitoring fish sounds and investigates Turtle Rain. in the final news story Brendan summarises a recent publication on anaesthetic deaths in pets. Heating is our main topic this week. We discuss the details of how to provide adequate heating for unusual pet enclosures - reptiles, birds and mammals. There is also a short discussion of heating for critically ill

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64: Curmudgeon

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2019/01/03

In this New Year's special we interview James Harris. We interviewed James at the Adelaide UPAV conference and it was a pleasure to chat to him. James is universally known and loved as a living legend in exotic pet medicine, with a phenomenal reputation as an exotics and wildlife veterinarian. He outlines his journey from the UK to the USA, and eventually Tasmania, where he now resides. James was awarded an Order of Australia medal for services to wildlife care. Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com

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54:07

63: Ho, Ho, Ho!

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/12/27

It's our Christmas special with Mark and Brendan getting into the holiday spirit (literally) as they reminisce over the happenings in 2018 and look forward to 2019. News: The winners of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Awards are out.. and, not surprisingly, they are quite humorous. In other news, a dog digs up a bone. We wish all our wonderful listeners a safe, happy and restful holiday period and a wonderful 2019. Links: Exuberant digging dog unearths 13,000-year-old woolly mammoth tooth Squirrel can't

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57:30

62: The show must go on

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/12/20

We're back!!! Brendan is back for his pilgrimage to the far reaches of India, and he shares a few stories about his adventures. We catch up with some news: Will our generation be remembered by the chicken bones we leave behind? What is the background of China's legalisation of the rhino horn trade? Brendan muses over animal societies thriving without males, and Mark investigates the hairy business of the illegal market in tarantulas. The UPAV (Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians) conference,

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61: Stumped

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/12/14

Its goats and more goats this week: Brendan talks about weedbusting goats and a list of things you didn't know about this fascinating species. A good news story with heroic huskies rescuing a hiker in Alaska, and are cities making animals smarter. Main topic: Limb and tail amputation in reptiles. Why is this such a common procedure? Mark and Brendan give their thoughts, and tips for performing partial limb and tail amputation in reptiles. Links: Weedbusting goats Heroic husky rescues injured

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54:28

60: Alcatraz – Adrenal gland disease in Ferrets

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/12/07

Brendan is intrigued with camel beauty pageants and the shenanigans undertaken to enhance the chance of winning. Mark is looking even more radiant than usual after discussing advances in drugs to increase longevity, and he discusses some difficult ethical decisions veterinarians make when pressured by clients. In the final news story this week Brendan ask's the age-old question: Can dog's tell time? Adrenal disease in ferrets is the main topic of this episode. What is it? How do ferrets get it? Can

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1:05:15

59: Fluted Cats

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/11/30

How can a chimney save birds? When they are fake. Mark explains. Brendan is hot under the collar about leaf blowers as he continues to turn into a cranky old man! In other news Mark and Brendan marvel at the wildlife Photographer of the year awards for 2018, and we are glad to see that Lee Burger has won an award. The main topic this week is fluted cats - or FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease). Links: How fake chimneys can help save birds Wildlife photographer of the year awards

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58: Pirate

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/11/22

We report on the rebound of a Mountain gorilla population in this week's good news. Mark discusses whether pets can get seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and wonders if elephants are evolving to lose their tusks. Brendan then gets a bit angry when he reveals 87 elephants have been killed by poachers in Africa. Movie Review by Brendan: The Predator 2018. Don't bother. 2 out of 10. It's that bad. Eye diseases in unusual pets is our main topic this week. Brendan and Mark talk about commonly seen (pun

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1:08:01

57: Legless

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/11/15

Could Llamas be the answer to the ideal human flu vaccine? Scientists had no idea where the world's tiniest flightless bird came from, until now- Mark explains. In our final news story we debate if the era of greyhound racing is coming to an end. Limbs. Or lack thereof. That is the main topic this week: amputation of limbs of various species is discussed by Brendan and Mark - what species do we commonly remove limbs from, and why? What species cope without a limb and what species don't? Product

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59:36

56: Feeling Seedy

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus ·

2018/11/08

Support us via Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus Mark is on location this week - playing in a basketball tournament! While he ices his dodgy knee, Brendan decides what to do with dog faeces in our first news story. We also discuss if a wind farm monitor to prevent bird deaths would likely work, and marvel at some amazing photos. Basic pet bird nutrition is the main topic this week. Brendan and Mark give the lowdown on what to recommend for clients to feed their feathered friends. Links: Wind farm

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