Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus
93: Reptile Sleep
News
* These Australian ants are bucking the 'insect apocalypse' trend* Landmark report sheds light on discrimination in Veterinary Industry* Otter smuggling fuelled by Japanese craze for cute animals* Another Reason to Protect Elephants: Frogs Love Their Feet
Review
Brendan reveals he is a Tour De France tragic, having spent the last week and a half watching this grand tour. The race has the largest number of spectators watching the event live of any sport - reportedly up to 15 million. Not surprisingly considering its not hard to get a view, with many days the event covering over 200km of roads. He rates Le Tour a 9.5/10.
Links
* Le Tour de France
Main Topic: Reptile Anaesthesia
Reptile anaesthesia is covered this week: from patient selection/fasting, to premedication, induction, monitoring, all the way to recovery. Lissssssten to Mark and Brendan's overview of anaesthetising pet reptiles.
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