Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

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400: Episode 400
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
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
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?
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!
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
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..
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!
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
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
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