News: * ‘Massive surveillance failure’: Fire ant infestation sparks fear of undetected spread * Deaths of 120 Amazon dolphins linked to severe drought, high temperatures Main Topic: Shedding in Reptiles We 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 we have discussed dysecdysis previously back in March 2022 (Episode 233) - so time for an update and...

News: * Australian shepherds are soaring in popularity – but are they doggone Aussies? Main Topic: Travel Brendan discusses his recent trip to Shanghai, China and teaching exotics pet 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...

News * Humans exploit about one- third of wild vertebrate species * How did snakes lose their limbs? Mass genome effort provides clues Main Topic:  Pelvic limb fractures in Birds We zone in on a specific injury group seen in birds - pelvic limb fractures. 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...

News: * A new book explores the transformative power of bird-watching * Snake venom toxins can be neutralized by a new synthetic antibody Main Topic:Green Tree Pythons We cover 5 - or more - conditions seen in captive Green Tree Pythons (Morelia viridis). 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...

News: no news. Main Topic: Feeding Cockatiels We focus on feeding pet Cockatiels... what do we know, and what don't we know (you'd be surprised). 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 -...

News * Genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesity * This is the first egg-laying amphibian found to feed its babies ‘milk’ Main Topic: Illegal exotic pets Mark and Brendan discuss dealing with illegal 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...

News * A new species of Anaconda - or not * Wildlife selfies Main Topic: Avian Splint and bandage management Having 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 Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production...

News * In a Jedi-like feat, rats can move a digital object using just their brain Main Topic: Publishing Science Have 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 Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay...

News * Once-‘extinct’ lizard stalls development of 310,000 homes * Brendan reviews the movie Poor Things. He gives it a high 9 out of 10. Main Topic: The Veterinary Profession 100+ years It'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+ years of our great profession worldwide. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus...

News * 'One of the holy grails of shark science' - 1st ever footage of baby great white shark moments after birth Main Topic: Chronic eye issues in lizards Lizards 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 excellent article on Nidovirus repsiratory diseases in Astralian lizards is here. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy...

News * We answer an email question from subscriber Nick. Main Topic: Avian Orthopaedics We provide an overview of avian orthopaedics this week: What is different and what is the same compared to other species? 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...

News * When it comes to a dog’s lifespan, it could be all in the nose Main Topic: Reptile Welfare/Environmental enrichment We 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 this paper for an example of providing an appropriate social and physical environment. VetGurus Merchandise -...

News * 19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales first evolved somewhere unexpected Main Topic: Pharyngostomy/Oesophagostomy Mark and Brendan outline the value and procedure of inserting and using oesophagostomy/pharyngostomy tubes in reptiles and birds. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast ,...

News * The aggressive, noisy environmental menace taking over Melbourne * AI and robotics being used to revive coral reefs Main Topic: Cavian Lymphoma We discuss Guinea Pig Lymphoma - unfortunately the prognosis is grave. Diagnosis and palliative care options are also discussed. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our...

News * It's movie time: Brendan and Mark review Oppenheimer. Main Topic: Avian Influenza We discuss the complex aspects and dangerous nature of avian influenza 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...

News * It's another email discussion this week: listener Travis prompts a discussion of V-gels in rabbits (and cats!). Main Topic: 5 Freedoms Many 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 Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our...

News * We cover a subscriber query this week - and try to answer some insightful questions from listener Nick. Main Topic: Hypothyroidism in Birds We discuss the challenge of diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism in birds 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...

News * These nesting penguins nod off over 10,000 times a day, for seconds at a time * Reindeer can sleep while they chew Review Brendan and Mark review: Barbie the movie. Listen in to find out their opinions. Main Topic: Piggy Plugs It'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 and refresh. Uroliths in Guinea Pigs - how, why, when, where and more! VetGurus...

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 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...

News * Second batch of endangered southern corroboree frogs released in Kosciuszko National Park since Australian Black Summer fires. Main Topic: Complaints in Veterinary Clinics Complaints 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 statistics about veterinary complaints and we discuss the process to mitigate or prevent complaints...

News * Using microchip-reading antennas to passively monitor a mammal reintroduction in south-west Queensland * Hairdressing crabs, vicious wasps and gruesome plants among 600 new species * Story Dogs reading program provides positive, calm influence on children learning to read * University of Queensland study sheds light on geographic patterns in koala disease fight Main Topic: Australian wildlife and animal News stories We catchup on some news...

News: no news this week Review: The Vet at Noah's Ark We review the book by famous reptile veterinarian Dr Doug Mader.  Main Topic: Top Ten Gifts for Veterinarians It'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 Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our...

Main Topic:  UPAV 2023 Conference Brendan 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 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...

News * No news this week as both Brendan and Mark are on the road and recording face-to-face. Main Topic: Dystocia in snakes - surgical options Need to open up a dystocic snake? We're here to help!This week we cover the approach to surgery for removing eggs from dystocic snakes. We start with the first incision and finish with skin closure... and cover lots of tips and tricks. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the...