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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. 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. 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. 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. 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...

Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus News Horseshoe Crab – The Blue Blood that Saves Millions Of LivesBumper dingo breeding season despite - or because of - bushfire smoke Main Topic: Respiratory Disease in Rabbits Workin...

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...

News 5,000 Burmese pythons removed from Florida EvergladeResearch review: Study shows that painting a single wind turbine blade black reduces bird collisionNew method for calculating dogs’ age better than ‘multiply by 7’Penguins are Aussies. Or are they Kiwis? Main Topic: Exotic Parrot importation The Australian government is considering lifting the ban on importing parrots 25 years after it was introduced. Mark gets fired up about this topic. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gm...

News What went right: bison poised for UK comeback, plus other good news storiesDolphins learn how to use tools from peers, just like great apes Main Topic: Hernias in birds With this bonus episode to celebrate our 150th episode we give you... another episode: Nobody wants an unwanted pouch, and birds are no different! This week Brendan quizzes Mark on hernias in birds. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Become a P...

News Dolphins can learn from peers how to use shells as toolsDeadly new ‘bunny Ebola’ killing thousands of rabbits across US Main Topic: Dr Robert Johnson For this special 150th episode we have a treat for you: An interview with renowned reptile veterinarian, past president of the Australian Veterinary Association, and all round good bloke Dr Robert Johnson. We quiz Robert on how he landed a career in veterinary science, why he has a fascination with reptiles and wildlife, and what he is doing i...

News Cows painted with zebra-like striping can avoid biting fly attackA million mink culled in Netherlands and Spain amid Covid-19 fur farming havocA sparrow song remix took over North America with astonishing speedA compound unlike any other This week it's all news, the weird, wonderful and plain bizarre. Enjoy. Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing...

News Meet the scientist who took on the first Ebola scare in the U.S.Who’s your daddy? Male seahorses transport nutrients to embryos Review: Smeg Retro Coffee Machine Brendan reviews the Smeg Retro Espresso Coffee Machine. He give it a 9 out of 10 Main Topic: Bladder Flushing This week we discuss the how and why of flushing bladders in small mammals, with a particular emphasis on rabbits. Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regul...

News One couple in India is buying land — and letting it go wildThese animals have nipples on their butts and that is not the most fascinating thing about them Don't be Shy - say Hi! Don't forget to drop us a line to say hi: VetGurus@gmail.com Main Topic: Tapeworm Cysts in Rabbits Parasites are the topic this week. Specifically tapeworm cysts in pet rabbits. Mark quizzes Brendan about these fascinating parasites - how to diagnose, treat, and prevent. Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: ...

News L.A. bans exotic animals from house partiesFatal virus that makes bird feathers fall out could drive extinctions Main Topic: Basic Avian Husbandry This week we go over the basics of Avian Husbandry. We discuss the excellent presentation of the same given by Dr Catherine Apuli at the recent VetFest online conference of the Australian Veterinary Association. Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for ...

News Why cats have more lives than dogs when it comes to snakebiteC.D.C. Warns of ‘Aggressive’ Rats Searching for Food During Shutdowns Review Brendan reviews the book Night Walks by Charles Dickens. Its get a calculated 8.6 out of 10. Main Topic: Red urine in Rats Red urine in Rats - what causes it, how do we treat it and can we prevent it? Listen to this week's episode to find out all the answers, and more! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the Vet...

Don't be Shy - say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners -give us a yell now! News Microscopic feather features reveal fossil birds' colors and explain why cassowaries shineWhy do cats sit in a taped square or circle? Main Topic: Spinal Osteopathy in Reptiles This week we discuss a frustrating disease syndrome of reptiles: Spinal Osteopathy. What is it, what are the treatment options, and how can it be prevented? Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus:...

News 'We're not talking about Garfield': MPs investigate cats' wildlife tollWhales Feces Represent One of the Greatest Allies Against Climate Change— Even More Than TreesSounds of silent space come to life in must-listen soundtrackScientists discover three new species of pterosaurs in the SaharaSnakes have friends tooMysterious night parrots may be blinded by the night Main Topic: World Update Mark and Brendan update the happenings in the veterinary and animal world this week, including a discus...

News Former Zoos SA vet and conservationist receives Queen’s birthday awardAvian Influenza: UK now disease-free but Chief Vet urges vigilance Main Topic: Marsupialisation of rabbit dental abscesses Marsupialisation is often a good option for the treatment of rabbit dental abscesses. Brendan and Mark go over the Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Pat...

News Bird-watching has boomed during the pandemicSpot the robot is reminding parkgoers in Singapore to keep their distance from one another Main Topic: Bumblefoot in Birds Foot problems in birds: troublesome, challenging, slow to heal... just plain frustrating! Worry no more as Mark and Brendan discuss the challenges of treating foot problems in our avian friends, and provide some top tips. Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small reg...