Best Brendan Carmel and Mark Simpson Podcasts (2025)

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409: Orbit 29:13

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News: Rogue rewilders skirt rules to take conservation into their own hands Main Topic: Blindness in Birds This week we discuss 3 common causes of blindness in birds. Then we delve into strategies to support blind captive birds. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items…

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408: Member 25:40

12d ago25:40

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Review: Murderbot series on Apple TV. Main Topic: ANZCVS Membership We discuss why Exotic and Unusual Animal Vets should consider pursuing membership in the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Science. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases …

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407: Chomp 43:07

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News: Ultrasonic distress calls and associated defensive behaviors in Neotropical frogs Main Topic: Dental Disease is Guinea Pigs Dealing with dental disease in pet guinea pigs can be problematic. This week we dive into the signs, workup & treatment, and preventative aspects of guinea pig dental disease. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store V…

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406: Stick 46:28

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News: The sorting hat of specialty veterinary medicine— the proportion of residents sorted into each Hogwarts House varies for different specialties Main Topic: Veterinary aspects of Insects as Pets Need some help treating that insect? Listen in and you may find your answers! VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the Vet…

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405: Broke 33:35

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Main Topic: Fracture repair in rabbits What are the options for repair of limb fractures in rabbits? What works, what doesn’t? We also discuss salvage procedures and when to consider euthanasia. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our p…

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404: Shelled 28:45

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Main Topic: Shell disease in chelonians We jump in the deep end and try to nut out the causes of erosive shell disease in chelonians. The discussion is base on a recent paper in Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Shell Erosive Disease, a Review VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quir…

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403: Lips 35:42

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News: Human chorionic gonadotropin treatment of bilateral nonpruritic alopecia in seven female guinea pigs Conservative management of bilateral fracture of the rami of the mandible in a rabbit Main Topic: Cheilitis in Guinea Pigs Inflammation of the lips is a condition nto uncommonly seen in pet guinea pigs. Brendan and Mark discuss this condition …

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402: The Red Pill 37:06

2M ago37:06

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News: No news items this week Main Topic: Medication adverse effects in exotic pet practice 12 interesting adverse effects Mark wished he knew about medications he regularly uses in exotic/unusual/avian practice. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases …

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401: Fee Free? 34:28

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News: The axolotl is endangered in the wild. A discovery offers hope. This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey Main Topic: The costs of veterinary care Recent articles in the media have highlighted the increase in veterinary care costs for owners. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of qu…

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400: Episode 400 44:35

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News: New Aussie invention set to halt spread of invasive predators Main Topic: 400th Episode special We are proud (and amazed) to have reached our 400th Episode. We are one of the longest running veterinary podcasts: thanks to our subscribers and listeners! Our first episode was released on November 1 2017. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Sto…

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399: Icy 24:53

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Main Topic: Refrigerating AxolotlsWe tackle an intriguing topic this week: the use of refrigeration in axolotls... How? Why? When?Strap in and listen in!NOTE: This episode inadvertently 'escaped' onto the wild and was previously released/published in December 2024. This is the official posting of the episode! Apologies if you have already listened …

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398: Fowl 31:00

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News:Plastic ‘fossils’ help scientists reconstruct the history of bird nestsHow a puffin patrol in Iceland is saving the iconic seabirdsMain Topic: Veterinary Care of Guinea FowlHelmeted Guinea Fowl are a commonly encountered alternate for chickens in farm situationshere are Mark's top facts about Guinea Fowl.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy St…

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397: Can you hear the pin drop? 24:07

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Main Topic: Pinhead syndrome in captive snakesWhat is pinhead syndrome and causes it? Spoiler alert: a situation where a snakes head is too small in comparison to its body.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for o…

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396: Behave! 42:44

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News:Trap evaluation to optimize wild pig removal efforts in remote settingsEffects of drugs with potential prokinetic effect on food consumption, faecal production, water intake, and urine output in rabbits.Main Topic: Behaviour issues in small mammalsWe discuss behaviour problems seen in small mammal pets. What are common issues, how to deal with…

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395: chop it off 23:47

3M ago23:47

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News:Rainbow lorikeet is our most commonly spotted bird, Australia’s largest citizen science event findsMain Topic: Phallus and hemipene amputation in reptilesWe have previously discussed hemipene amputation (Episode 227, Feb 2022). We revisit this topic this week and also cover phallus amputation in chelonians.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy …

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394: Fly Away.. 31:53

4M ago31:53

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News:Brendan discusses his recent holiday in ItalyMain Topic: Air transport of Reptiles and BirdsWhat are the protocols for transporting reptiles and birds internationally? We use the 'CITES Packer's Guidelines Rp/3 – Tortoises and land turtles, snakes, lizards' as a template to discuss aspects of exotic animal transport and what is required in ord…

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393: Eat this! 36:32

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News:Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania’s birds. From vigilance to vaccines, here’s what we’re doing to prepareMain Topic: Assist feeding in snakesWhat to do when a snake is anorexic? This week we cover the basics of assist feeding for snake: when, how, with what and why!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGur…

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392: Bummer- Marks excellent adventure 22:45

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Main Topic: Marks residency in Northern AustraliaAs many of our listeners know, Mark spent a considering time (over a year) at the very tip of Australia. In this weeks episode, he discusses the adventure - why he went there, what he got up to, and what he learnt.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of q…

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391: Bunny Pods 28:48

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NewsNo news items this week!Main Topic: Pododermatitis in RabbitsPododermatitis aka bumble foot, is a commonly seen condition in pet rabbits. We discuss predisposing factors, treatment and prevention.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our…

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390: The Couch 35:44

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NewsCavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predatorsWild birds are likely spreading antibiotic-resistant superbugs through our citiesMain Topic: Reptile vivarium furnitureWe get stuck into the pros and cons of reptile vivarium enclosure furnishings.Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.comVetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVe…

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389: Froggy Facts 33:52

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NewsWhy do flocks of birds swoop and swirl together in the sky? A biologist explains the science of murmurationsMain Topic: Brendan's Froggy FactsBrendan's discusses 5 Frog Facts. What goes on in that brain of his?Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.comVetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, d…

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388: It’s getting Hot! 29:35

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NewsPolar bear population decline the direct result of extended 'energy deficit' due to lack of foodMain Topic: Thermoregulation in ReptilesMark's 5 tips on thermoregulation in reptiles. With a bonus tip that will shock you!Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.comVetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of…

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387: Chesty Bunny 37:29

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NewsYears-long research project finds snakes become 'very disoriented', lose weight and get sick when relocatedPrevious Topics and Website: VetGurus.comMain Topic: Pneumonia in RabbitsPneumonia in the rabbit usually carries a poor prognosis. Let's talk about the causes, workup, and management of rabbit pneumonia!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy…

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386: Ashes 33:34

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NewsIn chimpanzees, peeing is contagiousPoop is on the menu for a surprising number of animalsPrevious Topics and Website: VetGurus.comMain Topic: What are the options for dealing wih the body of a pet? This week we delve into the options such as individual cremation, group cremation, burial at home and more. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy St…

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385: Flu Flew 34:47

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NewsLethal bird flu could decimate Oceania’s birds. From vigilance to vaccines, here’s what we’re doing to prepareAustralia scans the frozen continent for early signs of deadly diseaseReviewWe review the AppleTV series Severance. Season 2 has just commenced. It score a high 9.6 (Mark) and 9.7 (Brendan) out of 10.Main Topic: Avian influenza update W…

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384: Cut it out 42:50

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NewsTributes paid to Crocodile Dundee star with ‘challenging personality’Determining the impacts of conservation fencing on woma pythonsMain Topic: Female Rabbit desexingWe cover the surgical approach to desexing female rabbits. We did cover this topic previously (Episode 168 Dec 17th 2020) but thought it is time for a refresher on this topic. We c…

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383: Herp Help! 33:01

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NewsNo new topics his week!Main Topic: Emergencies in ReptilesWe cover the approach to emergencies in reptiles. What do we classify as a reptile emergency and ho do we deal with them?VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helpin…

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382: Blocked 34:24

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NewsEthiopian wolves are the first large carnivores found to slurp nectarUnique motor control system of anglerfish's specialized 'fishing rod' discoveredMain Topic: Constipation in Bearded DragonsHave a blocked bearded dragon? We are here to help with a discussion of the causes, treatment, and prevention of constipation in bearded dragons.VetGurus …

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381: Scurvy Piggies 31:08

7M ago31:08

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NewsDolce & Gabbana has a $165 perfume for dogsThe 250-year-old fish and the decision that’s ticked off conservationistsMain Topic: Hypovitaminosis in Guinea PigsMarks 10 intriguing points about vitamin C - you won't believe the last one.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive brande…

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380: Bloody Reptiles 45:19

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News:‘Only hope we’ve got’: the audacious plan to genetically engineer Australia’s endangered northern quollTunnel of love? Cautious adders get a helping handMain Topic: Blood collection in reptilesMark and Brendan outline the favourite methods to obtain blood samples from reptiles.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the…

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379: Christmas Special 2024 50:49

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Main Topic: It's our holiday special!Our traditional holiday (Christmas-New Year) special is here again. Brendan and Mark talk crap, and give their predictions for 2025.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our …

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378: Legless …. again 32:19

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News:Emperor penguin swims to Australia in longest recorded journeyScientists have just turned giant panda skin cells into stem cellsMain Topic: Amputations in exotic petsIt can be a challenge to amputate a limb from an exotic pet. It is not just the technical aspects of the surgery - patient selection is a key part of maximising the success of an …

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377: Capital 30:57

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Main Topic: 2024 UPAV conference, Canberra, AustraliaBrendan and Mark provide a wrap-up of the 2024 conference of Unusual Pet and Avian Veterinarian (UPAV) SIG of the Australian Veterinary Association. The conference was held in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus ran…

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376: Book 2 27:32

8M ago27:32

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Main Topic: Dr Doug MaderIt's Part 2 of our interview with renowned veterinarian Dr Doug Mader. Dr Doug reveals details of his next two books. Purchase his current book here: The Vet at Noah's Ark VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our po…

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375: Book 22:11

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Main Topic: Dr Doug MaderThis week we talk about conferences and also Part 1 of our interview with renowned veterinarian Dr Doug Mader. Dr Doug chats about his recent book The Vet at Noah's Ark - and more!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help suppor…

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374: Pork 31:32

8M ago31:32

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Main Topic: Pet PigsWe discuss pigs as pets... listen on!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 good inside for suppo…

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373: Club Guru 27:12

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NewsIn sunny Australia, why are so many people vitamin D deficient?Main Topic: Journal ClubThis week we discuss some published papers dealing with unusual pets.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our productio…

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372 Bird Scan 21:02

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NewsWorld’s best night parrot specimen leads to first genome sequence of the elusive speciesMain Topic: Ultrasound in BirdMark delves into the usefulness or otherwise of ultrasound examination in birds.VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support o…

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371: Billie who? 27:26

9M ago27:26

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News:Birdweather bioacoustic bird monitorMain Topic: Biliverdinuria in birdsMark 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 StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirk…

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370: Pain in the Gut 29:54

9M ago29:54

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News:March of the mud crabsMain Topic: Typhlitis/appendicitis in rabbitsDo 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 StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.All purchases help support ou…

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369: Goodbye 30:14

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News:Some tadpoles don’t poop for weeks. That keeps their pools cleanMain Topic: EuthanasiaWe 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 StoreVetGurus…

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368: Unreal 36:27

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News:Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutanMain Topic: Use of AI in Veterinary MedicineWe 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.VetGurus …

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367: .Ferret Failure 27:34

10M ago27:34

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News:No news items from the internets this weekMain Topic: Cardiac disease in FerretsNot 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 StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive b…

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366: Thousand Year Old Egg 27:10

10M ago27:10

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News:Trials for a vaccine to prevent chlamydia in KoalasRising cost of vet medicine in Singapore: How much do you need to have a pet?Main Topic: Reptile Egg Post mortemWhat can you find out from a necropsy of a reptile egg? Listen in to learn!VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy StoreVetGurus ShopCheckout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive b…

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365: Nasi Lemak 37:18

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Main Topic: Brendan's Malaysian tripBrendna 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 TambunVetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Ets…

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364: Scaly Papers 31:24

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News‘Cull of the Wild’ questions sacrificing wildlife in the name of conservationMain Topic: Reptile Journal ClubThis 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: The…

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363: Piggy Problem 27:00

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NewsWe catch up with listener emailsMain Topic: Dystocia in Guinea Pigs is this weeks main topic of discussion. 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 so…

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362: To Bee A Vet 23:39

11M ago23:39

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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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361: Xpert 41:53

11M ago41:53

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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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360: Bug Eye 36:21

11M ago36:21

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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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