Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

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37: I am Gout Jun 28, 2018

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Bees get stressed - really! Good news about the wild jaguars of Mexico, and Mark is talking to dogs and trying to stop cats eating wildlife. In other news Brendan and Mark finally catch up on some emails, and we announce or new sponsors. Gout in reptiles is the main topic this week. We discuss what it is, the signs of gout in reptiles, diagnostic steps and treatment options. We are excited to introduce our two main sponsors: Chemical Essentials and Specialised Animal Nutrition. They have donated a considerable sum to help cover the costs to produce the VetGurus podcast. More details on our sponsors soon! Please visit their website and support our supporters.. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettalkpodcast/ Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

36: Death can be Fatal Jun 21, 2018

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Birds can see Earth's magnetic fields - we find out how. A dog saves a child lost in the Australian outback, predators help farmers and mushrooms kill dogs. A mix of news stories this week to get things started. Thanks to Doug Black for the link to the Bird article. Euthanasia is our main topic. Specifically, we walk through the 2-stage process for euthanasia of unusual pets, and also discuss the logistics of how to help our clients during the stressful time of the planned death of a loved pet. Our review this week is a non- veterinary topic: the film Solo: A Star Wars Story. Brendan gives it a 6 out of 10 and Mark scores a 6.2. Both of us were very disappointed with this film and suggest anyone considering watching it wait until it is out for viewing at home via streaming on on DVD/Bluray. Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus Links: Birds can see Earth's magnetic fields Dogs die for eating poisonous mushrooms Dog keeps child safe in Australian wilderness Helping farmers: the benefits of predators Pushing animals to be more nocturnal

35: Smile again – Dental disease in Rabbits Part 2 Jun 14, 2018

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Did you know blue-tongued skinks have UV emitting tongues? Now you do. Who is Pizza the polar bear and why should you care? Why are most dolphins called Bruce, and what's with all the questions?? All these questions and more are answered in our news section. Product reviews: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury gets a 9.451 out of 10 from Brendan. Fencing wire for use as an endotracheal stylet gets a 10 out of 10. The main topic this week is Part 2 of Dental Disease in Rabbits. We dive into the gear recommended to perform dental treatments in rabbits, and also describe the methods for extracting incisors and burring cheek teeth. Links: Blue-tongue skinks and their UV emitting tongues Pizza the Polar Bear Bees and nothing Male dolphin names Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

34: Unusually Common Jun 07, 2018

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Does the human race do anything right? Well, we are very good at eradicating other species. Greyhound racing is banned in the Australian Capital Territory and giant predatory worms have invaded France! So what exactly is the Icarus project and why are we excited about it? Listen to our news section to find out. A rapid fire discussion of 10 conditions of unusual pets is our main topic this week. Brendan and Mark point out some common reasons why various unusual pets are brought to see a vet - including some conditions you may be seeing, but not noticing. Links: Human race just 0.01% of all life but has eradicated most other living things Greyhound racing and trialling in Australian Capital Territory banned Giant predatory worms have invaded France Where do songbirds go when the music's over? The Icarus project Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

33: The Power of the Ostrich May 31, 2018

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Calls to ban trade in amphibians from Asia is our first news story. Do therapy dogs like their work? - we find out. The sad story of the Vaquita, the smallest porpoise species in the world leaves us depressed, so in our final news story we are amazed as a crow steals a credit card and tries to buy a train ticket! We interview Doug Black from Microchips Australia for our main feature this week. We discover the power of the ostrich. Doug has a fascinating story to tell: how he became an Ostrich vet - almost by chance - and he regales us with some stories of veterinary work during the ostrich farming boom. He then talks about his other interests including his wonderful work for male mental health. A great person and a great interview. Links: Microchips Australia Calls to ban trade in Amphibians from Asia. End Extinction International Do therapy dogs like their work? Crow steals credit card to buy ticket Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

32: POQ May 24, 2018

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The news just keeps on coming... this week Mark discusses stress in the veterinary workplace and the love life of Dora the hawk. Brendan discussed the amusing husbandry and feeding of veterinarians for new owners guide. Dingoes and some myths about these canines is the last story this week. Mark's product review is the rabbit appeasing pheromone. He refuses to score it, as it is not available for use here in Australia! Zoonoses, in particular Q Fever - or Query fever - is our main topic this week. We discuss the importance and risks of this bacterial organism Links: Myths about Dingoes Hawk comes home from hospital to find her man shacked up with another bird Husbandry and feeding of veterinarians for new owners Rabbit Appeasing Pheromone About Q fever in Australia Q Fever general information CDC Q fever website (USA) Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

31: Vetgurus on Tour May 17, 2018

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The news kicks off with the announcement of our competition winner. Congratulations to Elizabeth Pearson! Your signed book is on its way. In other news we report on a potential threat for the rarest ape in the world, the naming of species after celebrities, and the difficulties of livestock live export. Another non-veterinary 'product' review by Mark today, with a lowdown on a music video by Childish Gambino. We are on the road this week, reporting from the Australian Veterinary Association 2018 annual conference in Brisbane, Queensland. We have interviews from the trade floor, discussing products available from Specialised Animal Nutrition and Chemical Essentials, and learning a bit more about the owners of these companies and the journey they have taken to get to where they are. Links: China-backed Sumatran dam threatens the rarest ape in the world The naming of species after celebrities Can meat exports be made humane? Childish Gambino - This is America video Specialised Animal Nutrition Chemical Essentials Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

30: Fleabag May 10, 2018

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Should we be more like sloths? In our first news story we discuss this important topic. In other news a tiger cub found in a bag is recovering well after being rescued, the unusual sex life of brown widow spiders, and veterinary interns speak out against exploitation. A flurry of emails last week with more entries for our book competition. The competition is now closed and we will announce the winner soon! An email from subscriber Nick asks for more information on the use of deslorelin implants in ferrets as an alternative to surgical desexing. See the links below for reference to scientific articles on this subject. Our main topic this week is fleas in dogs and cats. Mark and Brendan cover the basics, from diagnosis, treatment options and through in a few fun facts to keep things interesting. Links: Why we should live our lives more like sloths Tiger cub found in duffel bag expected to make full recovery Male brown widow spiders prefer mature ladies Hormone therapy for chemical desexing of ferrets articles: Use of a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist Implant Containing 4.7 mg Deslorelin for Medical Castration in Male Ferrets Use of a GnRH agonist implant as alternative for surgical neutering in pet ferrets. Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

29: Dog Breath May 03, 2018

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Death is in the news this week with the end of the world's oldest spider at the age of 43, the weird and depressing world of hummingbird love charm trafficking, and we follow the trail of the London thylacines. Brighter news is the novel approach to control of locusts in China through the use of a chicken army! Brendan has a book review this week: Clinical anatomy and physiology of exotic species by B. O'Malley. An excellent text for anyone interested in unusual/exotic pet medicine and surgery, packed full of practical diagrams, tips and advice. A must for exotics vets and technicians/nurses. Brendan scores it a high 9.5 out of 10. Enter our competition: 1 week until close of entries! Send in an email to vetgurus@gmail.com with a veterinary story for a chance to win a signed copy of A Guide to Health and Disease in Reptiles and Amphibians. Shipping to the winner - wherever they are located in the world - is included. So drop us a line, say hi and tell us a story! Links for this week: Inside the Strange World of Dried Hummingbird Love Charm Trafficking China drafts chicken army to fight locusts On the trail of the London thylacines World's oldest spider dies aged 43 in Western Australia Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

28: Bird Breath Apr 26, 2018

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News is a bit depressing this week with a story about a kangaroo in a zoo stoned because it wasn't hoping for visitors; popular animals facing higher extinction rates and the severity of the 2016 Great Barrier Reef bleaching. Brighter news is the story of Toby the cat who found a new home after his owners rejected him. The product review from Mark is a bit left-field, with his take on the state of Australian basketball. We're not sure what it has to do with veterinary medicine, however his enthusiasm is infectious and he gives the Australian basketball a perfect score of 10. Not much room for improvement! Avian anaesthesia, with emphasis on how to keep the patient stable .. and alive.. during the procedure, is our main topic. Brendan quizzes Mark to learn the secrets of bird anaesthesia, including a discussion on mounting, fluid therapy, thermal support and more. Don't forget to send in an email to vetgurus@gmail.com with a veterinary story for a chance to win a signed copy of A Guide to Health and Disease in Reptiles and Amphibians. Shipping to the winner - wherever they are located in the world - is included. So drop us a line, say hi and tell us a story! Links: A kangaroo wouldn't hop - so zoo visitors stoned it to death Popular animals face higher risk of extinction Toby the cat walked 12 miles to get back to the family that didn't want him How the 2016 bleaching altered the shape of the northern Great Barrier Reef Contact us: VetGurus@gmail.com Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus

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