The Tiny Vet Podcast
Dr Nicole Su & Jez Watts
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A very small podcast about big animal issues. New episodes "bi-weekly" Mondays with Dr Nicole Su (BSc. BVMS MANZCVS Unusual Pets) & Comedian Jez Watts.
Dr Nicole Su is an exotics veterinarian, Jez Watts is a touring comedian & former neuroscientist, and together they discuss commonly misunderstood topics in the pet and vet world. They live with two rabbits who are their children.
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S3E84 Chicken Keeping
If you've got some outdoor space, chickens can be great pets with additional egg producing benefits. These are often overlooked as avian pets in favor of parrots, but chickens are a charismatic…
S3E83 Foster Pets
Fostering adoptable pets for a rescue agency is a great way of temporarily having a pet when you don't have the finances or stability to allow you to have your own. It also gives a shelter animal a…
S3E82 Financing Your Pets
Pets are expensive! Everything is expensive now. Inflation is out of control. End stage capitalism has destroyed the economy. BUT! There are finance options that can help with the cost of vet care,…
S3E81 Feather Plucking
Feather destructive behaviour is commonly misunderstood in parrots, as many assume it is behavioural or stress-related. This confusing syndrome can actually be caused by a long list of physiological…
S3E80 Tasty ≠ Healthy
A common complaint - especially when a pet is switched to a more suitable diet - is that "they don't like the food", which many owners equate to "food is bad." Which is nuts, as WE often don't like…
S3E79 Dog Boots!
Some clothes can benefit pets, such as e-collars or little jackets to stop them from messing with a surgical site after surgery. However! Dog boots are a commonly overlooked item that can really help…
S3E78 What To Do If You Find Wildlife
Finding wild animals in need of help can tug at the heartstrings, but these animals need a trained wildlife carer or are at risk of a horrible death. Any wild animal in need to help should be…
S3E77 Vaccination Reactions
Risk of vaccination reaction is TINY compared to risk of the disease it's vaccinating for, especially given the result of some of the diseases. Rabies? 100% fatal. Vaccines? Get em. Nicole and Jez…
S3E76 Droughts & Hay
Hay production is rarely top of mind for herbivore owners, but understanding the process can help them understand when & why hay shortages and quality changes happen. It's not something that's…
S3E75 Reptiles as Pets
Reptiles make fantastic pets! It is, however, incredibly important to ensure that their husbandry and enclosure are meeting their sometimes tricky requirements, as they rely 100% on their environment…
S3E74 Puppy School
Puppy school is more important than simply teaching them to sit, but that training does offer structure to a session. The misconception that puppy school is just about training causes lots of dogs to…
S3E73 Vaccinating Indoor Pets
Indoor pets really should be vaccinated. "But they don't go anywhere!" Well...they might. You can't predict the future. Also, there are situations where the 100% indoor pet does in fact leave the…
S3E72 Tick Prevention
Pet owners are spoiled for choice nowadays with parasite preventatives, with several options for monthly dosing. However! As with any preventative: fear mongering and misinformation runs rife. Nicole…
S3E71 "But He's Still Eating!"
It's a little strange that a common clapback to a vet telling an owner that their pet is sick and needs diagnostics and treatment is "but he's still eating" (especially when it comes to dental…
S3E70 Food Allergies in Dogs & Cats
The topic of food allergies is rife with misconceptions, and these can be exceptionally frustrating to pet owners as they lead them down blind ends. Faddish marketing that plays into these…
S3E69 Emergency Rooms
How much extra would you need to be paid to work from 10pm to 8am whilst also not knowing how your shift will pan out? That's why some of the thoughtless criticism thrown around regarding emergency…
S3E68 Cats with FIV
FIV, feline immunodeficiency virus (sometimes known as "Cat AIDS") isn't necessarily a major barrier to a healthy, happy cat - and certainly isn't a dealbreaker if you're looking at an adoptable cat.…
S3E67 Dogs on Vacation
The various holiday seasons have food and gatherings in common, and it can be easy to forget to prep your pet for them while also picking up the party food, making sure there's enough ice, and…
S2E66 Rats: Our Fat Little Friends
Cute, fat, sniffy little rats get a bad rap for such friendly little creatures. While feral rats ARE considered pests, domestic rats are sweet animals that make great pets.Nicole and Jez discuss the…
S2E65 Catnip!
What is catnip?? Is it drugs for cats?? Kind of, but they don't need a lighter - which is great as they don't have thumbs. Nicole and Jez discuss what exactly catnip is and how it works (it's safe)…
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The Tiny Vet Podcast has published 84 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Kids & Family, Life Sciences.
The Tiny Vet Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 9m.
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