Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

News: This fish doesn't just see with its eyes -- it also sees with its skin Main Topic: Neoplasms in Birds This week it's journal club, where we dive into a paper published in BioOne: Survey of the Clinical, Cytological, and Histopathological Features Associated with Neoplasms in Captive Avian Species in Melbourne, Australia VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range o

News * No news this week Main Topic:  Bird Eye removal We cover a challenging topic this - removal of eyes from birds. Why? How? Tips and Tricks 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 b

News: * ACIPC - Aust college for infection prevention and control * Glimmer of hope for mountain chicken frog which was once a national dish Main Topic: Australian Veterinary Association Annual Conference The AVA annual conference was held last week in Melbourne. Brendan talks about his attendance and involvement with the conference. We also discuss some presentation

News: * Avian Influenza update In Australia * Saving Golden-shouldered parrots Main Topic: Oedema/coelomic effusion in freshwater turtles It's time to talk about puffy turtles. What causes oedema or coelomic effusion in chelonians, how do we treat it and what causes it? Listen in to find the answers! VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop C

News: * This cyborg cockroach could be the future of earthquake search and rescue * Threatened species have declined 2% a year since 2000. Nature positive? Far from it. Main Topic: Diabetes in Birds We dig deep into avian diabetes this week. Strap in and hang on! VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky,

News: * Native bats should be celebrated like other Australian wildlife * Australia’s back yard chicken owners urged to implement biosecurity measures in case of bird flu outbreak Main Topic: Lead poisoning in Birds Mark provides his top 5 tips about lead poisoning in birds. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus ran

News: * Isolation of aerobic bacteria from abscesses and wounds in rabbits and antibiotic susceptibility testing of Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. isolates. Main Topic: Mouth issues in freshwater turtles Mouth issues are commonly seen in pet freshwater turtles. We discuss why this occurs and how to treat and prevent. Do you see mouth issues in turtles? VetG

News: * ‘Massive surveillance failure’: Fire ant infestation sparks fear of undetected spread * Deaths of 120 Amazon dolphins linked to severe drought, high temperatures Main Topic: Shedding in Reptiles We cover the broad topic of skin shedding in reptiles this week. What is a normal shed and what causes abnormal shedding (dysecdysis)? Listen on! Note that we hav

News: * Australian shepherds are soaring in popularity – but are they doggone Aussies? Main Topic: Travel Brendan discusses his recent trip to Shanghai, China and teaching exotics pet medicine and surgery. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support ou

News * Humans exploit about one- third of wild vertebrate species * How did snakes lose their limbs? Mass genome effort provides clues Main Topic:  Pelvic limb fractures in Birds We zone in on a specific injury group seen in birds - pelvic limb fractures. VetGurus Merchandise - VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, di