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News World’s best night parrot specimen leads to first genome sequence of the elusive species Main Topic: Ultrasound in Bird Mark delves into the usefulness or otherwise of ultrasound examination in birds. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help su…
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News: Birdweather bioacoustic bird monitor Main Topic: Biliverdinuria in birds Mark dives into the fascinating world of green and yellow, with a chat about biliverdinuria in avian species. Sounds a dry subject but listen in to learn about this fascinating issue! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of…
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News: March of the mud crabs Main Topic: Typhlitis/appendicitis in rabbits Do we see typhlitis/appendicitis in rabbits? What exactly is this condition? We try to answer these questions and more this week! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help sup…
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News: Some tadpoles don’t poop for weeks. That keeps their pools clean Main Topic: Euthanasia We have previously covered euthanasia of unusual and exotic pets (see Episode 36 and Episode 253). It’s time to revisit this, much requested, topic with an overview of the end of life process for unusual pets. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store Vet…
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News: Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutan Main Topic: Use of AI in Veterinary Medicine We discuss a hot topic this week: the use of artificial intelligence – specifically its use in the veterinary sphere. We cover AI as a study aid, its increasing usage in diagnostics and more. VetGu…
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News: No news items from the internets this week Main Topic: Cardiac disease in Ferrets Not unsurprisingly, ferrets can develop cardiac disease. This week we dig into the details of ferret cardiology, including therapeutic options and prevention. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinc…
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News: Trials for a vaccine to prevent chlamydia in Koalas Rising cost of vet medicine in Singapore: How much do you need to have a pet? Main Topic: Reptile Egg Post mortem What can you find out from a necropsy of a reptile egg? Listen in to learn! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distin…
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Main Topic: Brendan’s Malaysian trip Brendna is back from a working holiday to Malaysia. He discusses his visit and the WEVSIG exotics confererence he attended, as well as the veterinary faculty visit in Kuala Lumpor… and also the food! Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia Lost World of Tambun VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Et…
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News ‘Cull of the Wild’ questions sacrificing wildlife in the name of conservation Main Topic: Reptile Journal Club This week we discuss 3 reptile papers that were published in The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Dubia Roaches (Blaptica dubia): Food for Insectivores Made Better by Gut Loading with a High Calcium Commercial Diet. In:…
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News We catch up with listener emails Main Topic: Dystocia in Guinea Pigs is this weeks main topic of discussion. 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 g…
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Main Topic: Bee VeterinariansDo you want to be a bee veterinarian?This week we outline the value of bee veterinarians in society and their role in animal science, and the prices involved to become one!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support ou…
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NewsBig-hearted project tracks cardiovascular disease in great apesMain Topic: Specialisation in exotic pet medicine and surgery We discuss the intricacies of recognition of expert and specialist qualifications for exotic and unusual pet veterinarians.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, dist…
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NewsWe answer a question from Casey, one of our Patreon subscribers, regarding Chytrid fungus.Main Topic: Pseudobuphthalmos in snakesBig words - big problem. This week we tackle the issue of 'bug eye' in snakes: pseudobuphthalmos, and th challenges of treating this condition.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGur…
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NewsUse of subcutaneous maropitant at two dosages for pain management in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy or orchiectomyMain Topic: Fungal Rhinitis in lizardsWe tackle fungal rhinitis in Blue-tongued and shingleback lizards this week.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the V…
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NewsRoadside Zoos: A Risk for Avian Conservation‘Absolutely incorrect’: The evidence is in on whales and offshore wind farmsMain Topic: Triage of WildlifeMost, if not all, veterinary clinics deal with wildlife cases brought in by members of the public. This week we discuss how to formulate a plan to triage wildlife.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus E…
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NewsA kangaroo, a possum and a bushrat walk into a burrow: research finds wombat homes are the supermarkets of the forestA built-in pocket protector keeps sawfish from ‘sword fighting’ in the wombMain Topic: Marks excellent adventureMark details his recent trip to search for Santa.. and Puffins.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus Sho…
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Main Topic: Contrast Radiography in Exotics PracticeContrast radiography as a diagnostic technique in exotics practice is discussed this week.References : RADIOGRAPHIC ANATOMY AND BARIUM SULFATE CONTRAST TRANSIT TIME OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OF BEARDED DRAGONS (Pogona vitticeps)COMPARISON OF GASTROGRAFIN TO BARIUM SULFATE AS A GASTROINTESTINAL…
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News:No news!Main Topic: Mark's tips concerning dog bite wounds in exotics.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout 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 goo…
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NewsAnts recognize infected wounds and treat them with antibioticsQueensland wildlife officers investigate after crocodile leaps into fisherman’s boatMain Topic: Mark's 5 top tips about sulphur crested cockatoosStruggling to deal with Sulphur Crested Cockatoos? Worry no more (or maybe continue to worry!): Mark goes over his 5 top tips for dealing w…
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NewsThis Aussie rat dies by sex. Now we know it’s a cannibal, tooMain Topic: Reptile-associated SalmonellosisReptile-associated salmonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella bacteria that are acquired through contact with reptiles. Let's get stuck into this topic!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetG…
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News: This fish doesn't just see with its eyes -- it also sees with its skinMain Topic: Neoplasms in BirdsThis week it's journal club, where we dive into a paper published in BioOne: Survey of the Clinical, Cytological, and Histopathological Features Associated with Neoplasms in Captive Avian Species in Melbourne, AustraliaVetGurus ShopCheckout the…
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NewsNo news this weekMain Topic: Bird Eye removalWe cover a challenging topic this - removal of eyes from birds. Why? How? Tips and TricksVetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus …
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News:ACIPC - Aust college for infection prevention and controlGlimmer of hope for mountain chicken frog which was once a national dishMain Topic: Australian Veterinary Association Annual ConferenceThe AVA annual conference was held last week in Melbourne. Brendan talks about his attendance and involvement with the conference. We also discuss some p…
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News:Avian Influenza update In AustraliaSaving Golden-shouldered parrotsMain Topic: Oedema/coelomic effusion in freshwater turtlesIt's time to talk about puffy turtles. What causes oedema or coelomic effusion in chelonians, how do we treat it and what causes it? Listen in to find the answers!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCh…
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News:This cyborg cockroach could be the future of earthquake search and rescueThreatened species have declined 2% a year since 2000. Nature positive? Far from it.Main Topic: Diabetes in BirdsWe dig deep into avian diabetes this week. Strap in and hang on!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, d…
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News:Native bats should be celebrated like other Australian wildlifeAustralia’s back yard chicken owners urged to implement biosecurity measures in case of bird flu outbreakMain Topic: Lead poisoning in BirdsMark provides his top 5 tips about lead poisoning in birds.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range …
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News:Isolation of aerobic bacteria from abscesses and wounds in rabbits and antibiotic susceptibility testing of Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. isolates.Main Topic: Mouth issues in freshwater turtlesMouth issues are commonly seen in pet freshwater turtles. We discuss why this occurs and how to treat and prevent. Do you see mouth issues in…
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News:‘Massive surveillance failure’: Fire ant infestation sparks fear of undetected spreadDeaths of 120 Amazon dolphins linked to severe drought, high temperaturesMain Topic: Shedding in ReptilesWe cover the broad topic of skin shedding in reptiles this week. What is a normal shed and what causes abnormal shedding (dysecdysis)? Listen on! Note that…
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News:Australian shepherds are soaring in popularity – but are they doggone Aussies?Main Topic: TravelBrendan discusses his recent trip to Shanghai, China and teaching exotics pet medicine and surgery.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our…
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NewsHumans exploit about one- third of wild vertebrate speciesHow did snakes lose their limbs? Mass genome effort provides cluesMain Topic: Pelvic limb fractures in BirdsWe zone in on a specific injury group seen in birds - pelvic limb fractures. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distincti…
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News:A new book explores the transformative power of bird-watchingSnake venom toxins can be neutralized by a new synthetic antibodyMain Topic:Green Tree PythonsWe cover 5 - or more - conditions seen in captive Green Tree Pythons (Morelia viridis).VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distincti…
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News: no news.Main Topic: Feeding CockatielsWe focus on feeding pet Cockatiels... what do we know, and what don't we know (you'd be surprised).VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the b…
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NewsGenetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesityThis is the first egg-laying amphibian found to feed its babies ‘milk’Main Topic: Illegal exotic petsMark and Brendan discuss dealing with illegal exotic pets.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded…
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NewsA new species of Anaconda - or notWildlife selfiesMain Topic: Avian Splint and bandage managementHaving trouble managing a splint or bandage on a bird? Mark provides 5 tips to limit the bird chewing these support products off.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.…
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NewsIn a Jedi-like feat, rats can move a digital object using just their brainMain Topic: Publishing ScienceHave you thought of publishing a clinical paper? This week we discuss the process involved in preparing a paper for publication, from design to writing.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quir…
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NewsOnce-‘extinct’ lizard stalls development of 310,000 homesBrendan reviews the movie Poor Things. He gives it a high 9 out of 10.Main Topic: The Veterinary Profession 100+ yearsIt's time to reflect - and predict. This week we reflect on the 100 years of the veterinary profession in New South Wales (Australia) and look forward to the next 100+ yea…
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News'One of the holy grails of shark science' - 1st ever footage of baby great white shark moments after birthMain Topic: Chronic eye issues in lizardsLizards with chronic eye discharge can be both a challenge and a frustration to deal with. This week we cover the possible causes of this syndrome, and provide tip for workup and control. An excellen…
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NewsWe answer an email question from subscriber Nick.Main Topic: Avian OrthopaedicsWe provide an overview of avian orthopaedics this week: What is different and what is the same compared to other species?VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support…
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NewsWhen it comes to a dog’s lifespan, it could be all in the noseMain Topic: Reptile Welfare/Environmental enrichmentWe have a duty to provide the best care possible for our reptile pets. This includes providing for their social requirements and behavioural welfare. This week we discuss these, often neglected, aspects of reptile husbandry. See thi…
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News19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales first evolved somewhere unexpectedMain Topic: Pharyngostomy/OesophagostomyMark and Brendan outline the value and procedure of inserting and using oesophagostomy/pharyngostomy tubes in reptiles and birds.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range…
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NewsThe aggressive, noisy environmental menace taking over MelbourneAI and robotics being used to revive coral reefsMain Topic: Cavian LymphomaWe discuss Guinea Pig Lymphoma - unfortunately the prognosis is grave. Diagnosis and palliative care options are also discussed.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus ra…
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NewsIt's movie time: Brendan and Mark review Oppenheimer.Main Topic: Avian InfluenzaWe discuss the complex aspects and dangerous nature of avian influenza this week. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our pro…
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NewsIt's another email discussion this week: listener Travis prompts a discussion of V-gels in rabbits (and cats!). Main Topic: 5 FreedomsMany vets will be aware of the '5 Freedoms' of animal welfare. This week we discuss how these can be applied to unusual and exotic pet care.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetG…
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NewsWe cover a subscriber query this week - and try to answer some insightful questions from listener Nick.Main Topic: Hypothyroidism in BirdsWe discuss the challenge of diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism in birds this week.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.Al…
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NewsThese nesting penguins nod off over 10,000 times a day, for seconds at a timeReindeer can sleep while they chewReviewBrendan and Mark review: Barbie the movie. Listen in to find out their opinions.Main Topic: Piggy PlugsIt's blocked piggies this week. We did cover this topic way back in March 2019 (Ep. 74: Piggy Pee) so it's time for a revisit …
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Main Topic: Happy Holidays!Brendan and Mark reminisce, debate, laugh and vent in their annual holiday special. Look back over 2023 and forward to the future!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production c…
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NewsSecond batch of endangered southern corroboree frogs released in Kosciuszko National Park since Australian Black Summer fires.Main Topic: Complaints in Veterinary ClinicsComplaints are one of the biggest potential compromises to positivity in the veterinary profession and contribute to people leaving the profession. This week Mark outlines some…
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NewsUsing microchip-reading antennas to passively monitor a mammal reintroduction in south-west QueenslandHairdressing crabs, vicious wasps and gruesome plants among 600 new speciesStory Dogs reading program provides positive, calm influence on children learning to readUniversity of Queensland study sheds light on geographic patterns in koala disea…
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News: no news this weekReview: The Vet at Noah's ArkWe review the book by famous reptile veterinarian Dr Doug Mader. Main Topic: Top Ten Gifts for VeterinariansIt's the season to be jolly.. and giving. We have our list - have you been naughty or nice? We provide the VetGurus Top Ten Gifts for the holiday season. What's yours?VetGurus ShopCheckout t…
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Main Topic: UPAV 2023 ConferenceBrendan and Mark dissect the annual Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarians Conference, which was held in Sydney, Australia this year. We cover some highlights of the excellent program and speakers.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All …
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