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90: Can you hear me?

July 5, 2019anatomy, Avian, Birds, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, VeterinaryBird, ear, ferret, Rabbit, Rat, Reptilebpcvetpodcast

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Ear problems in exotic pets can be a challenge to deal with. This week Mark and Brendan provide an overview of the range of ear diseases in exotics, and share with listeners some of their tips and tips. This is Part 1 of 2.

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57: Legless

November 15, 2018anatomy, Avian, Birds, ferret, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Reptile, Rodent, SurgeryBird, Chelonian, Guinea Pig, Lizard, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, surgery, Turtlebpcvetpodcast

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Could Llamas be the answer to the ideal human flu vaccine? Scientists had no idea where the world’s tiniest flightless bird came from, until now- Mark explains. In our final news story we debate if the era of greyhound racing is coming to an end.

Limbs. Or lack thereof. That is the main topic this week: amputation of limbs of various species is discussed by Brendan and Mark – what species do we commonly remove limbs from, and why? What species cope without a limb and what species don’t?

Product review: Opsite Flexigrid transparent film dressing. Brendan is enthusiastic about this versatile dressing. He particularly likes to use it for reptile skin lesions and post- surgery. He gives it a solid 8.3 out of 10.

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Llamas could one day help prevent the flu

Scientists had no idea where the world’s tiniest flightless bird came from, until now

Is the era of greyhound racing finally over?

Opsite flexigrid transparent film dressing

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51: Nasty Nine

October 4, 2018Avian, Birds, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, ReptileBird, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, rodent, Snakebpcvetpodcast

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Dinosaurs are alive – at a new theme park in Portugal. Why do small dogs aim high when urinating? – Mark finds out! Brendan is concerned about a neighbourhood overrun by goats and a bounty placed on a Police dog’s head by a drug cartel. As usual, we report the important stories.

Nasty Nine: The main topic this week is a quick rundown of 9 nasty conditions in unusual pets that Mark and Brendan don’t like dealing with. Do you have a condition to add to the list: please email us vetgurus@gmail.com

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Dinosaur themed park has opened in Portugal

Neighbourhood overrun by goats

Small dogs aim high when peeing

Drug cartel puts bounty on police dog’s head

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45: It’s not a tumour… (or is it?)

August 23, 2018Rodent, Surgerymouse, neoplasia, Rat, surgerybpcvetpodcast

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Dogs prefer reggae when stressed… apparently. Or did you already know that? How about teaching birds to collect litter? Or did you hear about the Dengue fever outbreak halted by the release of mosquitoes? So many great news stories this week we decided to finish with 20 things you may not know about Zebras. Once you’ve listened to all this news you will be ready for your local quiz night, or to bore your family or partner.

Mammary tumours in rats and mice is the main topic this week. Brendan and Mark discuss their approach to the these neoplasms in rodents: from diagnosis, to treatment, and prevention.

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Stressed dogs prefer reggae and soft rock

French theme park teaches birds to collect litter

Dengue fever outbreak halted by release of special mosquitoes

20 things you may not know about Zebras

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42: Heavy Breathing

August 2, 2018Rodentmouse, Ratbpcvetpodcast

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A new species of armoured dinosaur has been identified and we report on this gorgeous, yet extinct, animal in our first news story. Brendan is sad, and his dogs know it; Mark is excited about a sun bear birth in the UK and is the pet trade killing off species? We find out – because we get the big stories.

Respiratory diseases in rats and mice is our main topic this week. An important topic, chronic respiratory disease is endemic in pet rodents – certainly a topic not to sneeze at.

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Scientists discover new species of armored dinosaur that lived 76 million years ago

Dogs know when we are sad

Birth of a sun bear cub in UK

Trading in extinction: how the pet trade is killing off many animal species

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34: Unusually Common

June 7, 2018Avian, Birds, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, ReptileBird, Chelonian, chickens, Desexing, dystocia, ferret, Guinea Pig, Lizard, Rabbit, Rat, Reproduction, Reptile, rodent, Snake, Turtlebpcvetpodcast

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Does the human race do anything right? Well, we are very good at eradicating other species. Greyhound racing is banned in the Australian Capital Territory and giant predatory worms have invaded France! So what exactly is the Icarus project and why are we excited about it? Listen to our news section to find out.

A rapid fire discussion of 10 conditions of unusual pets is our main topic this week. Brendan and Mark point out some common reasons why various unusual pets are brought to see a vet – including some conditions you may be seeing, but not noticing.

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Human race just 0.01% of all life but has eradicated most other living things

Greyhound racing and trialling in Australian Capital Territory banned

Giant predatory worms have invaded France

Where do songbirds go when the music’s over? The Icarus project

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27: The Kindest Cut

April 19, 2018anatomy, ferret, Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Reproduction, SurgeryDog, ferret, Guinea Pig, mouse, Rabbit, Ratbpcvetpodcast

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Quirky news again this week, which begins with talk on empathy – can it be learned, is there a genetic factor or who cares? A field study of Mary River Turtles in Australia reveals an ageing population. The cannibal Red Squirrels of Yukon and the death of Australia’s last flamingo are our last news stories.

Our main topic discusses the benefits of desexing, with particular emphasis on small mammals. What are the other benefits of desexing apart from the obvious prevention of breeding and helping control behaviour issues? Mark and Brendan point out significant reasons why we need to desex our small mammals.

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Can you learn empathy?

‘They might just disappear’: warning over ‘punk’ turtle’s future

Squirrels Are Also Baby-Killing Cannibals

Australia’s last flamingo, ‘Chile’, dies at Adelaide Zoo

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Episode 18: Itchy and Scratchy – Feb 16 2018

February 15, 2018Dermatology, Guinea Pig, Parasitology, Rabbit, RodentGuinea Pig, mouse, Parasites, Rabbit, Rat, rodentbpcvetpodcast

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Mark is back from a holiday in Fiji, refreshed, tanned, and full of hot air.

The news is mostly about birds this week, where we learn about bird brains, the pros and cons of feeding wild birds, and the sad life of a New Zealand Gannet. In brighter news, the invention of an edible 6-pack may help protect marine mammals.

Our book review this week is a reptile text of great value and use for general practitioners, though Brendan refuses to give it a score out of 10: Listen to the podcast to find out why!

Our main topic this week is ectoparasites of small mammals. We scratch the itch to discuss mange in guinea pigs, fur mites in rabbits, and rodents that can’t stop scratching. Just thinking about these topics is making us itchy.

Book review: Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice

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Ecology expert to bid feeder

Brewery’s edible 6-pack protects marine mammals

Bird Brains

No Mates Nigel the New Zealand Gannet

This is the Fiji resort that Mark stayed at. And here is a picture of one of his crabs!:

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Episode 13: Lucky for some

January 11, 2018Rabbit, Reptile, RodentBird, Chelonian, Lizard, Rabbit, Rat, Snake, Turtlebpcvetpodcast

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Here we are already half way through January. Brendan and Mark are both back at work fighting the good fight against pesky parasites, belligerent bacteria, vexatious virus, and cranky clients.

In news, snake eggs are found in a school sandpit in Australia, pumas (or wild mountain lions) are picky when choosing their sleeping sites, and the Mekong region reveals over 100 new species. Mark fires Brendan up with a story about the animal inspirations behind the newest Star Wars creatures, then brings us back to earth with an article about the mental health of animal shelter workers.

Since this is our 13th episode – lucky for some – we decided to make our main topic a chat about the lifespan of pets. How old can we expect our small mammals, birds and reptiles to live for? No spoilers – subscribe and listen to learn the answers.

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Snake eggs found in Australian school sandpit

Pumas sleeping habits revealed

Mekong region reveals 115 new species

Greater Mekong region

Animal inspiration behind the Last Jedi creatures

Why do animal shelter workers burn out?

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57: Legless

51: Nasty Nine

45: It’s not a tumour… (or is it?)

42: Heavy Breathing

34: Unusually Common

27: The Kindest Cut

Episode 18: Itchy and Scratchy – Feb 16 2018

Episode 13: Lucky for some