Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

Main Topic: Pseudobupthalmos in Snakes It’s snake eyes this week, specifically pseudobuphthalmos. We discussed this topic back in August 2025 (Episode 360) so we thought it’s time to revis...

Main Topic: We dive into looking at possible links between dental disease and respiratory disease in rabbits this week. A recent paper discussed the potential correlation between Dental and Thoracic ...

Main Topic: The Role of Veterinary Boards in the Life of Veterinarians It’s bit of dry topic this week: but an important one! We discuss the role of veterinary boards in the life of Veterinarian...

Main Topic: Eggshell Minerals and Dystocia in Eastern Indigo Snakes A threatened species, a captive breeding program fighting a near-1-in-3 dystocia rate, and a clever question: does that reproductive...

News: How does street lighting impact wildlife and when should we turn off the lights? Main Topic: UV lighting in reptiles This episode we shed light on reptile lighting, specifically UV light. Note t...

News: No news items today Main Topic: Encephalitozoon Cuniculi in Pet Rabbits We tackle the brain bending disease of EC in rabbits. This is a disease many vets struggle with – we are here to hel...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Main Topic: Mobile devices in Veterinary Practice We discuss the use of mobile devices in veterinary practice- such as cameras, recording, practice managemen...

News: No news items today Main Topic: Ferret Medicine 101 It’s another Back to Basics episode today, with everything you need to know (maybe..) about basic veterinary care of ferrets. We cover d...

News: Scientists target rabbit fertility in radical new pest- control plan Main Topic: Pododermatitis in Rodents We tackle sore feet this week – specifically pododermatitis in guinea pigs, rats ...

Book Review: The Infinite sadness of small appliances Brendan reviews The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances and discusses why he has fallen for a kind vacuum cleaner. Main Topic: Back to Basics ...

Film Review: Emily: I Am Kam Main Topic: Antifungal Therapy in Avian Species We get furry and fuzzy this week with a deep dive into antifungal therapy in avian species. VetGurus Merchandise – Ve...

News: Scientists target rabbit fertility in radical new pest-control plan Main Topic: Confidentiality in Veterinary Practice We discuss the improtant issues of client and patient confidentiatility i...

News: Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea Main Topic: 2026 Australian Veterinary Association Conference Brendan attended the recent Australian Veterinary A...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Journal Club We discuss some interesting recently published papers on exotic pets: The Rat Thoracic Ultrasound protocol: scanning technique and normal fin...

News: Why do foraging Spanish vultures stop at the border with Portugal? Main Topic: Photography in Veterinary Practice Many of you already know that Mark & Brendan are keen photographers. This...

News: The rare rat virus behind cruise ship deaths Main Topic: Simple Environmental enrichment tips for exotic pets Time to exercise the minds of our exotic pets – or to put it another way: p...

News: Nigeria seizes more than 1,600 exotic birds in one of the biggest wildlife trafficking busts in years Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia Main Topic: Methad...

News: Once in a lifetime Koala sighting at family-owned wildlife sanctuary Main Topic: Nematodes in Australian Parrots We cover some pesky parrot parasites this week and look at nematodes in captive...

News: How eastern quolls, once extinct on the mainland, have returned to Victoria Main Topic: Lumps in Lizards and Snakes Way back in March 2021 (episode 182 – ‘One Lump or two?’) ...

News: No News this week Main Topic: The veterinary challenges of treating dinosaurs. What would be the challenges of treating a pet dinosaur? Brendan and Mark delve into the veterinary aspects of di...

Review: Mark reviews the movie Pig. Mark gives it a 8.6 out of 10. Main Topic: Hepatic Lipidosis in Psittacine birds What is it? How common is it? How do we treat it? How do we prevent it? Sooo many...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Fear Free This week we discuss approaches to veterinary medicine and the concern of some new graduates to ‘get stuck in’ and ‘have a go&#...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Neoplasia in Reptiles We dive into reptile neoplasia and discuss this topic in conjunction with a discussion of two recent papers from The Journal of Herpet...

News: We marvel at the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards. Main Topic: Uroliths in Guinea Pigs Uroliths in pet Guinea Pigs are well known by those working in exotic pet practice. This week we ...

News: No news items this week Main Topic: Body Condition Scoring in Bearded Dragons How Do We Body Condition Score a Lizard? Listen in to find out. The discussion is based on this paper, published i...

News: Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins Main Topic: Safe Handling & Restraint of Wildlife & Exotic Pets This week’s podcast if for the veterinary nurses/technicians. We d...

News: No news this week Main Topic: Reptile Production Medicine Time to chat about reptile ‘herd health’. We dive into medical treatment of reptile breeder establishments. VetGurus Merch...

News: VetGurus website update: Some of you may have had trouble accessing the VetGurus.com website. The website link is n ow back up and working. Otherwise, you can find the VetGurus website by searc...

News: No new articles this week Main Topic: Ethical considerations of desexing of exotic pets. When it comes to exotic and avian pets, desexing is much less common, but when it is considered, there ...

News: No news items this week. Main Topic: Ducks Five things about Ducks that intrigue Mark as Exotic/Avian Pet Veterinarian. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout ...

News: High-speed cameras capture how venomous snakes bite Main Topic: Back to Basics – It’s back to basics with the first of a series of episodes on basic exotics/unusual pet medicine a...

News: Mark reviews the film Longlegs. He gives it 6.1 out of 10. Main Topic: Journal Club It’s journal club time. This week we discuss a paper published in The Journal of Herpetological Medici...

News: How Smart Are Snakes Really? He made beer that’s also a vaccine. Main Topic: What Mark wanted for Christmas – Veterinary Edition Mark laments about veterinary Christmas presents he wishe...

News: The only snake known To cooperatively hunt In packs Main Topic: It’s our annual Christmas/New Year Special. Mark and Brendan look back over 2025, and forward.. whilst imbibing some Chri...

Email: We catch up with some emails this week Main Topic: Rabbit Medicine in Australia: Clinical, Ethical, and Practical Challenges VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Chec...

News: Mark talks scorpions and fluorescence Main Topic: Nocita We discuss a new analgesic – Nocita – a bupivicaine liposome, and its potential use in exotic pets. VetGurus Merchandise &#...

News Which venomous snakes strike the fastest? Main Topic: Veterinary Care of Finches It’s an avian topic this week with a rundown on finch veterinary care. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGur...

News The long life of a Galápagos tortoise Main Topic: Mange in Guinea Pigs We tackle guinea pig mange this week. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus...

News No news articles this week Main Topic: Amphibian Euthanasia & Ethical Cane Toad Control We use cane toads (and their control in Australia) to discuss methods for their control (collection a...

News Could we vaccinate wild populations against the looming bird flu catastrophe? Main Topic: Wound Management and Wound Healing in Exotic Pets This week we cover the principles of wound management...

News No news items this week Main Topic: Rabbit eye concerns Part 2 It’s part 2 of eye problems in rabbits.. see Last week’s episode for Part 1 (Episode 426). VetGurus Merchandise –...

News Possums in Australia show some of the world’s highest PFAS levels among small mammals Main Topic: Rabbit eye concerns This week we discuss eye problems in rabbits.. from corneal ulcers, t...

News This lizard can tolerate extreme levels of lead Main Topic: Clinical Dermatology in Amphibians Froggy skin issues is this week’s topic. Let’s get to it! VetGurus Merchandise –...

News The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year Main Topic: 18th Asian Society of Conservation Medicine (ASCM) Conference 2025 Brendan has recently returned from the 18th ASCM conferen...

News No news articles this week. Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Main Topic: Sludgy Urine in Rabbits Sludgy urine a commonly encountered syndrome in pet rabbits. This week we discuss the p...

News: Tiny musky rat-kangaroos hold the key to explain why ‘roos hop Main Topic: Follicular stasis in lizards Certain species of lizards are notorious for having issues with reproduction. Two...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Chimpanzees consume equivalent of about two beers a day, study finds Main Topic: Endotracheal intubation in exotic species Wondering the correct way ...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Africa’s pangolin crisis: The delicacy that’s driving a species to the brink Main Topic: ‘….and while I’m here doc, I ...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com News: Frog saunas hold the key to saving species from a deadly fungus Frog ribbits erupt via an extravagant variety of vocal sacs Main Topic: Prescribing m...

Previous Topics and Website: VetGurus.com Book Review: Heal the Beasts by Dr Phillip Schott From notes on Amazon about this book: ‘Heal the Beasts chronicles the history of veterinary medicine ...