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PODCAST

The Tiny Vet Podcast

Dr Nicole Su & Jez Watts

A very small podcast about big animal issues. New episodes bi-weekly Mondays with Dr Nicole Su (BSc. BVMS MANZCVS Unusual Pets) & Comedian Jez Watts. Dr Nicole Su is an exotics veterinarian, Jez Watts is a touring comedian / former neuroscientist, and together they discuss commonly misunderstood topics in the pet and vet world. They live with three rabbits who are their children.

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

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43: Dogs Off Lead

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/07/03

Designated 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.

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42: Toothbrushing

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/06/19

We’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 maintain their dental health, and there’s no downside. Nicole and Jez discuss the benefits of toothbrushing and why anesthesia-free dentals are a marketing ploy that makes dental issues worse.

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41: Pure Breeds Can Be Healthy Too

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/06/12

“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” harms the ongoing development of phenotypic health in purebreds, and how to approach the problems in pure breeds.

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40: Medication Training

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/06/05

Getting 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 they work.

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39: Little Dogs: Bad To The Bone?

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/05/29

Little 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 discuss why small dogs have a bitey reputation.

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07:57

38: (Don't) Lie To Me

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/05/22

Pets 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 front what they got into.

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37: Buns! (Rabbits R Complicated)

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/05/15

Rabbits 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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36: Positive Reinforcement Training

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/05/08

Training your pets doesn't have to be a huge mystery, and it all has to do with positive reinforcement of good behaviour. This training method can be used to train almost any animal in a welfare-friendly way. Nicole and Jez discuss the benefits of positive reinforcement training.

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35: Prescription Diets

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/05/01

Prescription diets are useful to help manage pets with chronic illness, but they come with a higher price tag. Nicole and Jez discuss tips and tricks to ensure you make the most out of a bag of prescription food.

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34: What Happens In "The Back"?

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/04/25

Vets often take pets out to “the back” (treatment room) for minor procedures like blood draws. Pet owners often don’t understand why vets do this, and may suspect that there’s something we don’t want them to see. However, taking pets through to the treatment room is often the best option for everyone involved - pet, owner, and vet. Nicole and Jez discuss the reasons why we do this, and what happens behind the door.

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33: Money Talks

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/04/17

Nobody enjoys talking money in a conversation about health and welfare, but it needs to be discussed so that expectations and plans can be managed from the beginning. Nicole and Jez discuss how to speak about finances with your vet in a way that is positive, as well as helpful for ensuring that we can give you the best plan for your budget

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32: Big Dog Big Joint Pain

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/04/10

We all love our big, cuddly dogs! But it's important prepare for the cost and logistics of having a big dog, and to be up-to-date with preventatives. Nicole and Jez discuss The Big Problem With Big Dogs: Osteoarthritis (and why it is so important to look after their joints from day one).

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31: Age Is Just A Number

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/04/03

Health issues come with age, but age isn’t a reason to ignore them. Age-related issues can be managed well with proper care. Nicole and Jez discuss why age shouldn’t matter when deciding on care for older pets.

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30: The Great Vet Shortage of 2022

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/03/27

Taking longer than usual to get an appointment at your local vet clinic? Vets are suddenly in short supply (partly because of the pandemic). Nicole and Jez discuss some of the reasons why we’re experiencing a global vet shortage

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08:35

29: Something Wrong? Bring It In!

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/03/20

People get frustrated when they send in photos of their animal or describe their pet's symptoms on the phone, and are told that they need to come in for a consultation. Far from being a strange kind of upselling technique, this recommendation ensures that the right advice and treatment is given. Nicole and Jez discuss why a diagnosis can’t be given remotely, and why it can be dangerous to do so.

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28: All Cats Should Be Indoor Cats

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/03/13

While many cats enjoy the outdoors, unconstrained access has dangers for both the cats and native wildlife. There are solutions to square the circle: including cat runs and secure fencing. Nicole and Jez discuss the dangers of free roaming cats, and how it's now much easier to provide safe outdoor access.

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27: Small Parrots

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/03/06

Small parrots like budgies and cockatiels have a reputation for being “starter” or easy birds to keep, but despite this they are intelligent, complex animals that still require space and enrichment. Nicole and Jez discuss why we need to do better for our small parrots.

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26: Sick & Injured Wildlife [Trigger Warning]

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/02/27

Sick and injured wildlife are brought into vet clinics every day, and many members of the public find it confronting to learn that the animal may be euthanised. Nicole and Jez discuss the challenges that face wildlife patients, and why euthanasia is a common outcome. [Trigger Warning] References to suicide & animal euthanasia

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25: Dog Anxiety

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/02/20

For dogs, as in humans, anxiety is an illness that needs management. Just as with human anxiety medication, the treatments have advanced dramatically, but still suffer from outdated misconceptions by the public. Nicole and Jez discuss canine anxiety and its treatment modalities.

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24: Not All Vets Are Vegetarian

The Tiny Vet Podcast ·

2022/02/13

People unfamiliar with veterinarians often assume that most are vegetarian. However, caring for production animals is an integral part of veterinary training, and many vets do important work in farms and abattoirs around the world; contributing the most of anyone to production animal welfare. Nicole and Jez discuss the production animal side of veterinary medicine, and why production animal vets need more recognition for the vital roles they play.

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