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VETtalk Online Podcasts
by Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne
VET & Pet Talk Videos & Podcasts is for everyone who loves pets. We share handy Vet & behaviourist approved tips for keeping your furry & feathered friends happy and healthy, plus real stories from Vets and Vet Nurses about what life 'out the back' is really like. 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! Check out our website https://vettalkonline.com/
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Dealing With Heat Affected Dogs - Dr Karyn Wesselingh
While the weather this year has been, cold, wet then hot again... whether you're travelling or not, heat is a big factor in the health of our pets - in this case dogs! And we were reminded off that recently sitting in the shade under a tree having coffee with friends the other day when Kaye...
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Keeping Pets Safely Warm In Winter - Nadia Crighton
Feeling the chilly weather yet? Well if we're feeling the cold so are our pets! - And most domestic dogs and cats want to do just like us and curl up in front of the fire - whether it's an open one, gas or electric. But there are dangers all pet owners need to be aware of as Nadia Crighton from…
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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 shorter and safer than ever before for both people AND pets. However, there’s been a long-held myth…
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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 Vet Dr Jayne Weller has helped many bird owners confront, so she was well-prepared with a mix of...
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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 true... just ask your vet to show you how. Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney tells us…
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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 your pet survives there are often other even even more costly side-effects that need to be treated....
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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 genetics -eg; "in the breed" - at other times it could be poor breeding generally or even…
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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 involved in the day to day activities around the home - including coming inside the house to see...
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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 put off, leaving the pet in pain. The rationale owners sometimes offer is " well, humans aren't…
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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 humans as it happens - dry eye can also be a serious health issue that really needs to be "looked"...
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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 Kavanagh
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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 is very close to home... Not too long ago our daughter needed help to solve a problem with her…
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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 pack/herd/flock etc... But how can we as pet lovers tell? Are they hot, cold, off their food? Are...
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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 thought we'd ask Dr Jo Sillince what she thought about 'solo dogs'!
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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 – like a mouse! We chat with Cindy Cairns - originally from the aptly named ‘Rodent Ranch’ (now...
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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 the case... And for good reason when you think about it - Of course they know all the basics all GP…
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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 common thought among pregnant women around the world - one which sadly means cats being 'dumped' for no...
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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 ... a BLACK cat! ... We don't know anyone in our street who has one but we do live by a small...
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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 vets are choosing to learn Eastern techniques to use alongside their existing western scientific...
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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 condition, causes and solution in her own humorous way for the benefit of us all :-)
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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 benefits associated with desexing cats and dogs. Health Reduced risk of getting cancer or other diseases...
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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 question "Do Dogs Love Us?". We also had a listener wanting to have her say in this story which we've…
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Study - Pets Are Good For Our Health - Nadia Crighton
We've all known it ever since we've started having pets of our own, but a study out of Queensland Uni now proves the health benefits of pet ownership - for adults as well as kids! Study proves pets are good for our health! Former DOGSLife Magazine editor Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance…
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How To Find A Feline Friendly Vet - Dr Kim Kendall
What makes a good 'Cat Vet'?... Dr Kim Kendall say's cat lovers AND vets need to think more about what really makes a 'Feline Friendly' practice and offer some practical advice in this podcast.
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Easter Dangers - Chocolates & Lillies - Nadia Crighton
As the Easter bunny gears up for another busy night of delivering eggs to all the children around the globe, Pet Insurance Australia is reminding all pet lovers that Easter can spell disaster to an unsuspecting dog or cat. “This is a great time of year to celebrate with friends and family,” Nadia...
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Chinese Herbs For Pets - Dr Barbara Fougere
These days our pets have just about as big a choice of food as we do! But what about medicines? The way we look after our pets is changing every year. Conventional veterinary science continues to allow us to treat all kinds of ailments in our pets from skin conditions, dodgy tummies, anxiety and...
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Hervey Bay Pet Friendly Caravan Parks Update! - Jade Wellings
There are big changes coming to Fraser Coast’s hugely popular caravan parks – thanks to ‘people power’. In late 2020 the Hervey Bay Council asked locals to take part in an online survey to provide feedback on which of a number of proposed changes should get the green light and there was an...
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How Well Do Vets Handle Pets? – Dr Kersti Seksel
Being a veterinarian or vet nurse can be pretty challenging at times. With so many different animals to deal with every day - all of which they might never have seen before - can be 'challenging' to say the least. Bites, scratches and often upset pet owners means a less than perfect 'consult'.…
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Have You Ever Thanked A Vet? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid
We thought it would be good to find out if people actually said 'thankyou' to their vets and how it felt. So we asked the highly respected Veterinary Surgical Specialist Dr Sarah Goldsmid from the Animal Referral Hospital in Homebush Sydney what it's like to get a nice thankyou from a client.
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How To Stop A Dog Fight - Steve Austin
We all know dogs love to play... Sometimes though that play can turn nasty. And too often what looks like an innocent 'dog say hello to dog' at the local park can leave not only the dog but the owner requiring urgent medical attention! Long time friend and well-known Dog Trainer Steve Austin…
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The Dangers of Too Much Doggy Exercise! - Dr Kersti Seksel Off-Leash Dangers
Sadly vets have seen a huge increase in the number of dogs that have been attacked by other dogs while out walking with their owners. In fact this has been happening to vets across the country and as you might imagine is both distressing for owners as it is for their Emergency & Critical Care…
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Outback Pet Project - Tanya Middleton
Right across NSW and other parts of the country, families are being forced by the major drought to make decisions about affected livestock and their own future working on the land. But little has been mentioned about one of the most misunderstood members of the family... The Working Dog - also...
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Bloat - Deadly For Dogs - Dr Sarah Goldsmid
If you've ever had a really, really bad stomach ache - spare a thought for large breed dogs... because they, unfortunately quite commonly suffer from an even more painful and in fact potentially deadly condition known as Bloat. Veterinary specialists still don't know why it occurs in some dogs…
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Why Vets & Nurses Need More 'Me Time' - Dr Anne Fawcett
With the recent 'RU-OK' Day here in AU we thought you might also like to hear what well known vet Dr Anne Fawcett has to say about life as a vet!... Meantime - how busy is your day?... Did you actually find time to go to the bathroom, have a cup of tea or take 5 minutes out of your busy day to…
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'Dental Braces For Dogs... But What About Cats?'
If you ever thought the topic of dentistry was boring, wait until you hear Veterinary Dentist Dr Christine Hawke speak! - For instance 'Fangs' is not a word that usually comes to mind when talking about dogs and cats, but Dr Christine throws it around like an old sock in this very informative…
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2018 Next Generation Veterinary Award - Dr Guyan Weerasinghe
It's always good to hear who has received the latest award for work done in the small animal veterinary sector but even better news when it just happens to be an Aussie Vet! Well known for his work in the field of veterinary medicine and environmental health, Dr. Guyan Weerasinghe, has been...
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All About Seeing Eye Dogs - Dr Nicola Cotton
Do you love dogs? Why not become a puppy carer or sponsor a puppy? Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are always looking for loving homes for puppies in your area. If you can't do that how about a small donation? In this short podcasts Seeing Eye Dogs Vision Australia's Dog Care Manager Dr Nicola Cotton...
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Getting Kids Involved In Pet Care! - Michael Zajac, Purina
Who looks after the pets in your family? Research shows it’s almost always the Mum in the household – despite all those promises the kids made while begging for a puppy that of course they’d feed the dog and walk it and pick up after it. Now there’s a new push to help make it easier for the kids…
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What's Story Dogs? - Cindy McGregor
According to the Story Dogs website... "When children read to a dog, the outcomes are amazing! It is a non-judgemental setting, the children's focus improves, their literacy skills increase and their confidence soars. The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic and helps...
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Double Bubble - Double Trouble! - Dr Megan Hemy
*** DOUBLE BUBBLE = DOUBLE TROUBLE *** Bloat! - Is there a 'cure'? Can it be stopped?... and what are the signs? GDV or 'gastric dilation and volvulus' aka bloat is a life threatening condition in dogs where the stomach 'bloats' and twists on itself, cutting off major blood vessels and preventing...
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GiGi Swallowed A Basket Hook - Dr Karyn Wesselingh
OOOWWWCCCHH!... Poor little Gigi... this gorgeous little 11yr old French Bulldog just put her owners through absolute hell and nobody seems to know how it happened. Basically, Gigi's dad came home and found her blood soaked, standing like a statue totally frozen with what turned out to be an…
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Veterinary Success Secrets Revealed - Dr Diederik Gelderman
International Author, Speaker, Veterinary Business Coach and mentor Dr Diederik Gelderman (AVBA President 2015/2016), shares the simple, but little known and rarely applied secrets to Veterinary Success and an amazing rewarding life. His probing interviews of these highly successful practitioners...
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Five Freedoms For Animals - Dr Jo Sillince
5 Freedoms… Freedoms From Whose Point Of View? Veterinary Professionals are by default often considered society’s arbiters of what really constitutes ‘best care’ for pets and livestock. For years, variants of the RSPCA’s ‘Five Freedoms’ have provided the benchmark for humane animal care… but is a...
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Are Genetics Making Labradors Fat? - Dr Anne Fawcett
Ahh Haaa!... New genetic clue might explain why this breed is more food obsessed than any other... And the reason might actually help humans too! Vets tell us loveable Labradors are always on the 'over-represented' list when it comes to gastrointestinal foreign bodies. And while some dogs - just...
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VETtalk #59 - Amazing Two Headed Animals - Dr Jo Sillince
Most of us have heard of the two-head turtle Thelma and Louise right... but a two-headed cat??? Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia reveals that little gem and more in this week's show.
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Animal Blood Bank Donors Needed - Bec Charteris
Giving blood is something we humans are asked to do every year - in fact about 17,000 of us do it every week of the year! But what about our animals? Many need blood transfusions or other blood by-products. So where does this blood come from? Vet Nurse Rebecca (Bec) Charteris recognised the…
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Making Paralysis Ticks Fun - Kasey Findlay & James Perez-Christie
Paralysis ticks… In Australaia they're more deadly than sharks or crocodiles but with the help of Surgery Nurse Kasey Findlay and Emergency Nurse James Perez-Christie from Sydney's Animal Referral Hospital, we’ll show you how searching for them can also be fun! Listen to this podcast of watch the...
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Are Cats Going Under The Radar? - Dr Jo Sillince
It's well known by vets that for some reason cats seem to be the 'forgotten' pet. Dogs and even horses are being seen by vets more than the average cat. Is it because dogs are like kids and considered 'part of the family' and tend to say they need help (like kids!) whereas cats are lovely…
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Bullies + Expectations - Linda Campbell
***BULLIES *** ! They're all around us. Online, at work, at home sometimes - even school. But what should you do? Linda Campbell is a neurolinguistic programming practitioner and clinical hypnotherapist and has a few options in this short podcast.
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How To Keep Pets Moving This Winter - Nadia Crighton
There's plenty of 'keep fit' electronic devices nowadays to 'motivate you' to get up and moving… But if you’re one of those people who aren’t right in to all that ‘technology’. What’s the best way to keep our pets – and us - moving over winter? Former DOGSLife magazine editor Nadia Crighton has a...
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VET & Pet Talk Videos & Podcasts is for everyone who loves pets. We share handy Vet & behaviourist approved tips for keeping your furry & feathered friends happy and healthy, plus real stories from Vets and Vet Nurses about what life 'out the back' is really like.
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!
Check out our website https://vettalkonline.com/
HOSTED BY
Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne
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VET & Pet Talk Videos & Podcasts is for everyone who loves pets. We share handy Vet & behaviourist approved tips for keeping your furry & feathered friends happy and healthy, plus real stories from Vets and Vet Nurses about what life 'out the back' is really like. Whether you’re after advice, a...
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