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News Scientists name snake species after Harrison Ford Research to study artificial intelligence use in cow diagnosis Main Topic:  Amphibian Anaesthesia It's sleep time this week with a discussion of anaesthesia in amphibians. Get your bath ready and listen in! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna..

News What's your favourite Aussie animal sound? Our poll is down to the top 10 and we want your vote Impact of methods and duration of surgical hand scrub on bacterial count: A randomized controlled trial These ants build tall nest hills to help show the way home Main Topic:  Pneumonia in Rabbits Lower respiratory disease - specifically pneumonia - in rabbits can be very challenging to deal with. This week we step through the diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis of pneumonia in rabbits. 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now!

News Newfound bat skeletons are the oldest on record Can’t beat them? Eat them: the fight against the US wild boar plague Main Topic:  Eye conditions in Guinea Pigs A common cause of eye issues in pet guinea pigs is a foreign body, such as a grass seed. There are, however, other eye conditions seen in GP's that ned to be on your radar. This week we discuss the more common causes of why a pet guinea pig may be presented to your clinic. 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by

News How studying faeces may help us boost white rhino populations Scientists thought snakes didn’t have clitorises. They were wrong Main Topic:  Respiratory Diseases in pet birds Part 2 It's part 2 our of discussion of respiratory diseases in birds. 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we

News Australia, New Zealand veterinary schools near ‘crisis' Inquiry into veterinary workplace shortages in NSW Main Topic:  Respiratory Diseases in pet birds A common reason for unwell pet birds: to present to veterinary clinics: respiratory signs. It's the first part of a multi-part main topic as there is a lot to cover. Sit down, shut up and listen in! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our

News Lee Point protesters fined for trespassing as Darwin's Defence development remains on hold Drones are disturbing critically endangered shorebirds Main Topic:  ocular enucleation in birds One-eyed birds: When is this appropriate? Mark opines on the value of eye removal in birds as a salvage procedure. 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon

News Coral-eating fish poo may act as ‘probiotics’ for reefs Hard act to swallow: gull caught on film eating squirrel whole Main Topic: Egg incubation in Reptiles We touched on the topic of bird egg incubation way back in Episode 25 ('Hatch' 5th April 2018). This week we dive into reptile egg incubation. Enjoy! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our P

News Saving moths may be just as important as saving the bees Earless dragon rediscovery like finding the Tasmanian tiger Main Topic: Antibiotic use in unusual pets The use (and abuse) of antibiotics in 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 , 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru l

News The news is that we have cracked the 300th Episode mark. Woohoo! Main Topic: 300th Episode How did we manage this? 300 Episodes - all thanks to you: our subscribers, sponsors, listeners. Mark and Brendan reminisce over the 'old times', and talk rubbish- as usual. Enjoy! Send an email to VetGurus@gmail.com 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Pa

News Pig brain cells may have cured a sea lion's epilepsy— are humans next? Main Topic: 5 Fantastic Feathered Facts Mark's on a roll this week, with 5 fantastic bird facts to ponder over. Will you agree with his theories? 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patr

News No news is good news. Since this is one of our short 'Podbites' Epsides, we don't have any news items this week Main Topic: Use of Pre and Probiotics in Birds Mark is quizzed by Brendan about the use and value of prebiotics and probiotics for our avian pets. What is your thought on the value of these? Send an email to VetGurus@gmail.com 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. I

News For the First Time Since 1977, Zero Rhinos Were Poached In India’s ParksAncient 5ft penguin weighed as much as a gorilla Main Topic: Dental Disease in Ferrets Bite, chew, rip. Some things many pet ferrets do not do - contributing to dental disease in this species. This week we discuss dental disease in pet ferrets - causes treatment and prevention. Get stuck in! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay f

News Wet pet food is far worse for climate than dry food, study findsNorthern elephant seals sleep just two hours a day at sea Main Topic: Feather issues in birds We ruffle the feathers this week - literally - with an overview of feather issues in birds. There has been a few previous episodes with discussion about feathers (example Ep. 192 in June 2021 on feather picking) however this week we provide a problem based overview of feather concerns. Let's fly into it! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of

News The remarkable science behind fat bears that holds important lessons for human health Main Topic: Ferret ear wax and otitis It's the topic you've been waiting for: a discussion of ferret ears and their ear wax. Enjoy! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patro

News A newfound ‘croakless’ frog may communicate via touchScientists have mapped an insect brain in greater detail than ever before Main Topic: Dealing with difficult clients A client is ranting and raging in reception. The other clients (and pets) are cowering, quietly pretending to ignore the situation. You can't avoid it, as YOU are the focus of the angry client... or are you? This week we discuss dealing with problem clients - and provide ways to bring out your inner Zen! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Bec

News Goffin’s cockatoos able to use toolset to complete tasksWhy discovering a ‘true’ giant wombat fossil in Qld is a big deal Main Topic: Guinea Pig Caesarean We tackle Guinea Pig caesareans this week - let's get cutting! 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patro

News Capybaras thrive, even near humans, because they’re not picky eatersWoman, 56, first person to die from H3N8 bird flu: WHO Main Topic: Urinary sludge in Rabbits A common finding when examining rabbits is urinary sludge. What is it; is it of concern; if so, how do we deal with it? 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It's easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit

Review Mark details and reviews his simple and elegant rig for macro wildlife photos. Unsurprisingly , it received an 8.6 out of 10 score. Main Topic: Bloat in Rabbits We covered bloat in rabbits way back in Episode 175 (Feb 5/2021). We thought it was time to revisit this topic as it a common topic at exotic clinics, conferences, and at the bar (Brendan and Mark visit some unusual drinking places!). 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a sma

Main Topic: Reptile Papers This week we delve into some published papers relating to reptiles News Colonic Diverticulosis in a Black Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus lodingi)Husbandry, Diseases, and Veterinary Care of the Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)Repair of a Comminuted Femur Fracture in a Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Using a Double Plating Technique 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay fo

News Bogong but not forgotten: Website helps track moth that needs a handThey found its legs. Now the search for the rest of the thunderbird … is go! Main Topic: Pododermatitis in Birds A relatively common issue in avian practice is foot problems in pet birds, specifically pododermatitis. This week Brendan quizzes Mark on the ins and outs of 'bumblefoot'. 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. Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners - give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by 'throwing a bone' to the VetGurus - a small regular donation to help pay for our produ