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Whether you’re after advice, a laugh, or just curious about the world of animals, we're here to keep you informed and up to date!
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Never Too Old To Go Under - Dr Sarah Goldsmid
It’s hard to believe but Medical teams have been progressively improving anaesthetic products since they were first invented more than 170 years ago.The result being that today’s surgeries being…
Stop Broody Birds From Laying - Dr Jayne Weller
It’s the bane of bird fanciers everywhere – how to deal with their feathered friend’s primal urge to become a mum – and the very real concern the bird might become egg-bound.It’s a problem Exotics…
Why Pet Dental Care Is So Important - Dr Barbara Fougere
Dogs, cats even birds have dental health problems - And poor dental health can lead to shorter lives and many life-threatening diseases. Did you know you can brush a dog or cat's teeth? - It's…
Snakes Still About? - Nadia Crighton Pet Insurance Australia
It seems Australia's 'Long Hot Summers' are becoming even longer - especially with the El Niño effect.The result? - S N A K E S ! - And unfortunately the snake bite is not always the end of it. If…
Which Breeds Cost More To Insure... & Why?
Is a Poodle healthier than say a Chihuahua?. What about a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel compared to a Beagle or a Boxer?Dogs are not 'dogs' when it comes to health issues. Sometimes it's just…
Do Chooks Make Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller
We've had chooks (chickens for our overseas listeners!) for many years now.They're a great source of eggs and believe it or not are VERY socialiable. Given the chance they love to cuddle and get…
Are Anaesthetics Dangerous+VetCosts - Dr Sarah Goldsmid
Many vets tell us there's still an unfounded stigma surrounding the safety of anaesthesia for pets… sometimes resulting in desperately needed procedures such as a dental cleaning or extraction being…
Dealing With Dry Eye Boogas - Dr Barbara Fougere
Ok let's get technical here... Do you know what 'Eye Boogas' are? It seems that all of us at some time have had crusty eyes that we often call 'boogas' and think very little of it...For animals and…
Travelling With Pets - Kylie Kavanagh
If you have pets and love travelling as much as we do, there's NO WAY we're going to leave them behind is there?... A very helpful chat with experienced traveller, dog lover and Veterinry Nurse Kylie…
Cats Vs Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall
Put a young kid and a cat together and it makes a pretty cute photo right? Maybe… unless you’re the cat! Young kids, especially toddlers and especially boys can be a cat’s worst nightmare. This story…
How To Tell If Your Pet Is Unwell - Dr Jo Sillince
Have you ever noticed how animals are VERY good at hiding pain or showing they are unwell. This is a highly evolved 'protective mechanism' of course - no single animal wants to be the sick one in the…
Are Solo Dogs Ok? - Dr Jo Sillince
For many reasons some people only have one dog or one cat... And we hear a lot of animal behaviourists say that dogs in particular crave company - the old 'pack mentality'But is this true?... we…
Do Mice Make Good Pets - Cindy Cairns
These days with a lot of people living in apartments or townhouses the idea of a dog or cat is often out of the question for many of them – so we thought we’d take a look at something a bit smaller –…
Vets Diagnosing Vet's Pets! - Dr Sarah Goldsmid & Dr Narelle Brown
Question: Do vets ever diagnose their own pet's ailments? You'd think with all their training - especially specialists & surgeons - that they'd know 'everything' - but it seems that's not always…
Pregnant? Get Rid Of The Cat! (True or False?) - Dr Jo Sillince
So many 'old wives tales' get muddled up with 21st century science. Maybe you've been told this? "Are you pregnant? Then you MUST get rid of the cat as soon as possible!" It still seems to be a…
Can We Solve The Feral Cat Problem? - Dr Kim Kendall
Many listeners will know we have a couple of chooks that we like to let free range in the backyard from time to time... but recently we heard a lot of commotion and raced outside to see of all things…
Holistic Healing For Pets! - Dr Barbara Fougere
Holistic Veterinarians who look at a pet’s tongue can tell a great deal more about their patient’s state of health/disease than say a GP asking a human patient to say ‘ahh’.A rapidly rising number of…
Fun With Anal Glands! - Dr Jo Sillince
Well even though it says it in the title - 'fun' is not necessarily what what you would call dealing with this problem in dogs mainly.But as always Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia describes the…
Why Desexing Your Pets Makes Sense! - Nadia Crighton
BENEFITS OF DE-SEXING (Spay/Neuter in the US!)There are many reasons why pet owners should desex their pets. As well as helping to stop pet overpopulation, the following are some of the other…
Dogs & Hugging - Good Or Bad? - Steve Austin
Is it ok to hug a dog?... How about if the dog likes to hug you? - Is that ok?A recent SBS TV show featured well known Aussie animal trainer Steve Austin - among others - trying to answer the…
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VETtalk Online Podcasts has published 176 episodes since September 2015, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
VETtalk Online Podcasts is currently dormant with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 11m.
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