Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus


Latest Episodes

400: Episode 400
May 14, 2025

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

399: Icy
May 07, 2025

Main Topic: Refrigerating Axolotls We tackle an intriguing topic this week: the use of refrigeration in axolotls... How? Why? When? Strap in and listen in! NOTE: This episode inadvertently 'e

398: Fowl
April 30, 2025

News: Plastic fossils help scientists reconstruct the history of bird nests How a puffin patrol in Iceland is saving the iconic seabirds Main Topic: Veterinary Care of Guinea Fowl Helm

397: Can you hear the pin drop?
April 23, 2025

Main Topic: Pinhead syndrome in captive snakes What is pinhead syndrome and causes it? Spoiler alert: a situation where a snakes head is too small in comparison to its body. VetGurus Merchandise

396: Behave!
April 16, 2025

News: Trap evaluation to optimize wild pig removal efforts in remote settings Effects of drugs with potential prokinetic effect on food consumption, faecal production, water intake, and urine o

395: chop it off
April 09, 2025

News: Rainbow lorikeet is our most commonly spotted bird, Australias largest citizen science event finds Main Topic: Phallus and hemipene amputation in reptiles We have previously discusse

394: Fly Away..
April 02, 2025

News: Brendan discusses his recent holiday in Italy Main Topic: Air transport of Reptiles and Birds What are the protocols for transporting reptiles and birds internationally? We use the 'C

393: Eat this!
March 26, 2025

News: Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceanias birds. From vigilance to vaccines, heres what were doing to prepare Main Topic: Assist feeding in snakes What to do when a snake is anorexic

392: Bummer- Marks excellent adventure
March 19, 2025

Main Topic: Marks residency in Northern Australia As 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 ad

391: Bunny Pods
March 12, 2025

News No news items this week! Main Topic: Pododermatitis in Rabbits Pododermatitis aka bumble foot, is a commonly seen condition in pet rabbits. We discuss predisposing factors, treatment a