Episodes

News: Why do foraging Spanish vultures stop at the border with Portugal? Main Topic: Photography in Veterinary Practice Many of you already know that Mark & Brendan are keen photographers. This week we discuss the use of photography in veterinary practices and the benefits of incorporating photography into your workflow. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay f...

News: The rare rat virus behind cruise ship deaths Main Topic: Simple Environmental enrichment tips for exotic pets Time to exercise the minds of our exotic pets - or to put it another way: prevent them from getting bored! We dive into some simple and effective methods to provide environmental enrichment for unusual and exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , h...

News: Nigeria seizes more than 1,600 exotic birds in one of the biggest wildlife trafficking busts in years Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia Main Topic: Methadone for analgesia in Reptiles Determining an analgesic agent for reptiles can be problematic. This week we discuss the use of methadone in reptiles. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our ...

News: Once in a lifetime Koala sighting at family-owned wildlife sanctuary Main Topic: Nematodes in Australian Parrots We cover some pesky parrot parasites this week and look at nematodes in captive Australian parrots. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good i...

News: How eastern quolls, once extinct on the mainland, have returned to Victoria Main Topic: Lumps in Lizards and Snakes Way back in March 2021 (episode 182 - 'One Lump or two?') we covered lumps in snakes. We return to this topic and also include lizards. As part of our Back to Basics series we summarise the diagnoses, causes, treatment and prevention of lumps in lizards and reptiles. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive br...

News: No News this week Main Topic: The veterinary challenges of treating dinosaurs. What would be the challenges of treating a pet dinosaur? Brendan and Mark delve into the veterinary aspects of dinosaur medicine in this lighthearted episode. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great mercha...

Review: Mark reviews the movie Pig. Mark gives it a 8.6 out of 10. Main Topic: Hepatic Lipidosis in Psittacine birds What is it? How common is it? How do we treat it? How do we prevent it? Sooo many questions! Listen into find the answers. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandis...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Fear Free This week we discuss approaches to veterinary medicine and the concern of some new graduates to 'get stuck in' and 'have a go'. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So c...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Neoplasia in Reptiles We dive into reptile neoplasia and discuss this topic in conjunction with a discussion of two recent papers from The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Reptile Oncology: Current Insights and Future Perspectives. Part 1 & 2. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production cost...

News: We marvel at the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards. Main Topic: Uroliths in Guinea Pigs Uroliths in pet Guinea Pigs are well known by those working in exotic pet practice. This week we summarise Guinea Pig uroliths. This is part our Back to Basics series of podcasts - simple, practical summaries of exotic and unusual pet care issues. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support o...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Body Condition Scoring in Bearded Dragons How Do We Body Condition Score a Lizard? Listen in to find out. The discussion is based on this paper, published in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some grea...

News: Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins Main Topic: Safe Handling & Restraint of Wildlife & Exotic Pets This week's podcast if for the veterinary nurses/technicians. We discuss safe handling & restraint of a range of wildlife species and unusual/exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is t...

News: No news this week Main Topic: Reptile Production Medicine Time to chat about reptile 'herd health'. We dive into medical treatment of reptile breeder establishments. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So click on ...

News: VetGurus website update: Some of you may have had trouble accessing the VetGurus.com website. The website link is n ow back up and working. Otherwise, you can find the VetGurus website by searching for 'Veterinary Podcast with Brendan and Mark'. After 2,000 Years, Scientists Finally Solve the Riddle of the Chameleon’s Wandering Eye Streaked shearwaters poop only while flying over the ocean Main Topic: Eye problems in reptiles The eyes have it this week.. let's see if we can fix that! We di...

News: No new articles this week Main Topic: Ethical considerations of desexing of exotic pets. When it comes to exotic and avian pets, desexing is much less common, but when it is considered, there are several unique ethical considerations to unpack. Let's talk. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you ge...

News: No news items this week. Main Topic: Ducks Five things about Ducks that intrigue Mark as Exotic/Avian Pet Veterinarian. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGuru...

News: High-speed cameras capture how venomous snakes bite Main Topic: Back to Basics - It's back to basics with the first of a series of episodes on basic exotics/unusual pet medicine and surgery. This first episode of the series is on desexing of small mammals. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you ge...

News: Mark reviews the film Longlegs. He gives it 6.1 out of 10. Main Topic: Journal Club It's journal club time. This week we discuss a paper published in The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Presumptive Hemolytic Anemia after Consumption of Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum) and Blood Transfusion Therapy in Two Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps). VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases hel...

News: How Smart Are Snakes Really? He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Main Topic: What Mark wanted for Christmas - Veterinary Edition Mark laments about veterinary Christmas presents he wished he had. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for support...

News: The only snake known To cooperatively hunt In packs Main Topic: It's our annual Christmas/New Year Special. Mark and Brendan look back over 2025, and forward.. whilst imbibing some Christmas spirit. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supp...

Email: We catch up with some emails this week Main Topic: Rabbit Medicine in Australia: Clinical, Ethical, and Practical Challenges VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: V...

News: Mark talks scorpions and fluorescence Main Topic: Nocita We discuss a new analgesic - Nocita - a bupivicaine liposome, and its potential use in exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So click on this link...

News Which venomous snakes strike the fastest? Main Topic: Veterinary Care of Finches It's an avian topic this week with a rundown on finch veterinary care. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So click on this link and g...

News The long life of a Galápagos tortoise Main Topic: Mange in Guinea Pigs We tackle guinea pig mange this week. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us - win:win. So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop. Prev...