Episodes

News What the top 10 pet poisons reveal about how Americans spent time in quarantine The oceans contain vast mineral resources. Can the deep sea be mined without catastrophic results? Main Topic: Swan Medicine It's birds this week.. specifically Swans. Brendan quizzes Mark on the ins and outs of Swan medicine. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Podcast Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary student...

News Why it’s illegal to own one guinea pig in SwitzerlandScientists successfully develop heat resistant coral to fight bleaching Main Topic: Castration Part 2 It's part 2 of our castration extravaganza. Part 1 discussed Rabbit and Guinea Pig castration. This week Brendan and Mark continue the theme and give their tips and tricks for castration of other small mammals. Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help p...

News See Squabbling Subway Mice and Other Top Wildlife PhotosBumblebees are going extinct in a time of ‘climate chaos’ Main Topic: Unusual Pet Castration Part 1 Need a ferret 'castigated'? What is the best method to castrate a Guinea Pig? Can we castrate a bird - if so, how? We get stuck into the nuts and bolts of desexing male unusual pets. This week we cover Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. Part 2 will cover other species. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing fr...

News Snakes evolve a magnetic way to be resistant to venom Learning to live in the jungle again after life behind bars Main Topic: Geriatric Care of Reptiles Everything ages.... and reptiles get old. How to look after older reptiles is our main topic this week. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Podcast Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at...

News Man arrested after taking daughter, 2, into zoo elephant habitat Octopus dreams more like gifs than visions: scientist Review: The Dry Brendan gives a brief review of the Australian film The Dry, a mystery thriller film. The locations of the film were in Brendan's home state of Victoria, Australia. He thoroughly enjoyed it and scored it 8.6/10. Main Topic: Encephalitozoon cuniculi in Rabbits Our main topic this week is a mouthful: Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits. Let's just call it what...

News Lort Smith helps cure misery for rare baby macaw Long-Lost Babbler Bird Documented in Borneo for the First Time in Over 170 Years Bees revealed as Australia’s most dangerous venomous creature Rats with poisonous hairdos live surprisingly sociable private lives First great apes at U.S. zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine made for animals Small, cute, weird: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after losing head Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listener...

News Small fish have big impact on marine populations, research finds A blue-green glow adds to platypuses’ long list of bizarre features Brendan and Mark Feature in Vet Practice Magazine March 2021 Main Topic: Lumps in snake Lumpy and bumpy snakes. Those of us who see reptiles regularly will recognise this as a common presentation. We walk though the process of determining the cause of lumps in snakes, together with diagnostics tips, and an overview of treatment options. Don't be Shy - say Hi! ...

News Scientist abuzz as bee thought ‘extinct’ for 100 years lands near him These Arctic squirrels recycle bits of their own bodies to survive winter Review: Talkatoo Veterinary Dictation Software We review Talkatoo, a desktop voice dictation software package. This is tailored for veterinarians (with a medical dictionary and ability to add any word to the vocabulary) and extremely useful for integrating with your practice management software - it works with all veterinary practice management soft...

News Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, has another chick Doris the lady lizard now appears to be male, stunning scientists Review: THX1138 Mark and Brendan review a science fiction classic movie: THX1138. It's a very high 9.8 out of 10 from Mark, and 9.5 from Brendan. Main Topic: Environmental Enrichment in Snakes Mark and Brendan discuss environmental enrichment in captive snakes; what is it; why is it important, and how to do it. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmai...

News University of York study investigates impact of pets on mental health during lockdown Disabled fish gets special life jacket made to help him swim Main Topic: Control and Ethics of treating Respiratory Disease in Rodents A double discussion this week: Mark and Brendan outline their preferred treatment and control programs for pet rodents with chronic respiratory disease. They also discuss the ethics of treating this condition in these species. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGur...

News Iberian Lynx continues to flourish after successful conservation efforts Really tiny chameleon a contender for title of smallest reptile Elizabeth Ann, the first cloned ferret, spurs hope for endangered species Beloved Taronga Zoo sun bear dies Spitting cobra venoms evolved to cause extreme pain Artificial intelligence helps save sea turtle eggs from predatory pigs Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our...

News Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and morePlastic waste forms huge, deadly masses in camel guts Main Topic: Distal urethral stones in female Guinea Pigs The distal urethra is a common site for urethral stones in the female guinea pig. Brendan and Mark discuss this condition and provide a walkthrough for the surgical removal of the stones. A discussion of the possible causes and helpful prevention tips is also provided. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGuru...

News One eel of a story: the slippery truth of a fishy underground migrationHow these fish—'tiny tanks of the Amazon'—survive piranha bites Main Topic: Femoral Pore Issues in Beardies Infections and other problems with femoral pores of bearded dragons are discussed this week: treatment, prevention and more are discussed. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Podcast Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterin...

News After Intense Flooding, Giraffes Are being brought To safety in Custom Rafts built By communitySpotted and oddly striped zebras may be a warning for species’ future Reviews Mark reviews The Social Dilemma that is available on Netflix. He refuses to give it a rating. Main Topic: Bloat in Rabbits The challenging syndrome of bloat in rabbits is covered this week. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Podc...

News Horseshoe crab blood is key to making a COVID-19 vaccine—but the ecosystem may suffer'It got totally out of control': the pigeon that won hearts globally Main Topic: Gastrointestinal obstructions in birds How to deal with stuck guts in birds: gastrointestinal obstructions in birds and how to deal with them. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Podcast Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary stude...

News 'So many threats at once': Where have all the bogongs gone?Robots could replace real therapy dogs Main Topic: Arthritis in unusual and exotic pets Unusual pets are no different that other species in many ways. Arthritis is increasingly diagnosed in these pets and this week we chat about the incidence, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of arthritis in exotics. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Pod...

News Flatulent cows no longer on the nose with seaweed solution to climate problemPhoto of two cuddling penguins in St Kilda wins global photography award Main Topic: Fatty tumours in Budgerigars Fatty lumps are commonly seen in pet budgerigars. This week Brendan quizzes Mark about these tumours. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! About our Podcast Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterina...

News Migratory fish to get some help to scale dam wallsSparrow species found to use medicine to protect their young Main Topic: Dystocia in Chelonians This week our main topic is dystocia in chelonians - a deep dive into what to do if presented with a gravid turtle/tortoise. Mark and Brendan discuss the signs, treatment option and preventative measures for chelonian dystocia. What works and what doesn't? Is medical therapy effective? Listen to fins out the answers. Review: 'The Pink Book' Brenda...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us - Brendan and Mark. News Early big-game hunters of the Americas were female, researchers suggestBizarre dinosaur had a mane of fur and rods on its shouldersFish give insight on sound sensitivity in autismThe Apple Collecti...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us - Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere - there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owne...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us - Brendan and Mark. Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere - there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owne...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us - Brendan and Mark. News ‘Phallacy’ deflates myths about the penises of the animal kingdomUK Government extends badger cull to 11 new areas Review Mark reviews the movie Rams. He gives it an 8 out of 10. Main Topic: Interv...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us - Brendan and Mark. News Platypus in peril as national range shrinksNewly identified species of monkey already facing extinction Review Brendan reviews a textbook: Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 5th Edition. ...

The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us - Brendan and Mark. News This week we provide the weird and the wonderful news items from the animal world. Toxic masculinity: why male funnel web spiders are so dangerousAngels in disguise: angelfishes hybridise more freq...