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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.
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 Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “However it’s important to take some simple steps to ensure you don’t end up spending your precious long weekend, highly stressed at the local veterinary hospital.”
With the main ingredients of Easter celebrations being chocolate it’s a good idea to remind the children and the older chocolate lovers that this delectable treat needs to be kept out of reach from the family pet. In 2016 over 1000 pets were treated for Theobromine/Chocolate poisoning.
“Hiding a box of chocolates behind the couch cushion won’t suffice for a curious hound,” Crighton says. “Master scavengers will go to no end to find the hidden chocolates that can lead to a very sick dog.”
PIA is also advising pet owners to be careful with flowers.
“If your lovely Easter bouquet contains lilies it is vital you remove them or showcase them in an area your pet cannot access,” she warns. “Lilies are highly toxic to cats and dogs and can cause adverse reactions that can lead to death.”
Many pet owners will also be travelling with their beloved pets around this time of year. Ensuring you are prepared will keep your pet safe.
“Keeping pets safely secure in the car is not only paramount for their safety, but also for yours,” Crighton suggests. “Use specially designed seatbelts, harnesses and cages and don’t forget your updated tags and leashes.”
COMMON EASTER COMPLAINTS; •Chocolate poisoning •Foreign Object removal •Poisoning
GREAT PET EASTER TIPS •Get your dog involved in all the fun! Don some bunny ears and enjoy a nice long walk in the Spring sunshine. •Yes, your dog can join in the egg hunt. A great tip is to pop the Easter eggs inside boxes or plastic containers to prevent them finding the treats before the children! •Make some doggy safe treats and encourage your guests to treat the dog from this ‘safe’ jar and not their plate. •Use Easter baskets and have a special safe place you put these to keep them out of reach from the dog and cat. Don’t forget to pick up all wrappings too!
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 reason whatsoever. So who better to find out more about this controversial topic than the very colourful Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia "true or false - having a cat is dangerous for pregnant women?
More Reading: http://www.vettalktv.com/audio/cats/Cats_and_Pregnancy-Pets_Australia.pdf
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 Pet Insurance Australia explains!
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 more. But did you know many of the things prescribed by both human doctors and veterinarians actually originated from plants?
Take Aspirin for example… apparently the ancient Egyptians used willow bark as a remedy for aches and pains yet we take that medication for granted.
Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet explains how she uses both holistic and conventional methods for treating animals in her practice at www.naturalvet.com.au
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 unexpectedly large response giving councillors a very clear insight into what people view as priorities.
To find out more we caught up with Jade Wellings - Councillor Division 5, Fraser Coast
PREFER TO READ? - Full Transcript Here... https://bit.ly/CaravanParkUpdate
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'.
But a new program aimed at improving the animal handling techniques of vets and nurses is underway here in Australia - Veterinary Specialist Behaviourist Dr Kersti Seksel from Sydney Animal Behaviour Services - www.sabs.com.au - explains.
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" at (sorry about the pun!) as soon as possible.
Dogs, cats rabbits and yes even birds can all have 'dry eye boogas' as Internationally renown Complementary Veterinarian, author and lecturer Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet explains in this lighthearted chat we had with her.
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 their gums red, yellow, white or pink? How are they standing? Is there a cough? How do you know if they have a heart problem? What is their fur like?
Leading industry body 'Pets Australia' spokesperson Dr Jo Sillince explains some specific symptoms to look for in cats. For instance do you know what 'kidney coat' is?
As always please see your vet for ANY signs of poor health in your pets.
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 realised she had copped a nasty sunburn!
Lesson learned – the hard way – That protective shade of the tree moved!! it’s also a timely reminder for us and other pet owners to plan how to provide adequate shelter, water and cooling mats or jackets to protect our pets from heat stress or the even worse condition Heat Stroke.
To help us and help you - we called on a friend who’s treated many pets for heat stress to give us her best advice on what to do if you suspect your best friend is heat affected - Dr Karyn Wesselingh from the Animal Referral Hospital in Baulkham Hills Sydney
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.
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 knows only too well what can happen when there's a dog fight and says you really need to know what you're doing if you want to stop it without getting hurt!
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 teams & Surgeons.
Knowing that these attacks have occurred due to many people now ‘stuck at home’ due to the various state ‘lock down’ regulations thanks to COVID-19, we thought we’d ask well known Veterinary Behaviourist Specialist Dr Kersti Seksel from the Sydney Animal Behaviour Service for some advice on both Off-Leash parks and walking dogs in general.
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 by some pet owners that their aged pets shouldn’t undergo the surgery – even if they’re in pain.
Specialist Surgical Vet Dr Sarah Goldsmind from the Animal Referral Hospital is keen to alleviate those fears by explaining how pre-surgery tests enable them to adjust the anaesthesia for that particular pet’s condition enabling the surgery to go ahead.
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 severely affected due to the lack of food available.
But one very clever animal related business, the Erina Heights Veterinary Hospital on the NSW Central Coast has come up with a great initiative we can all get involved in - and on the line to tell us all about it is Vet Nurse Tanya Middleton....
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SMOKE HAZARDS - December2019 Have you been affected by this horrible smoke from the bush-fires choking the city? What about your pets!
We’re seeing greatly increased numbers of dogs and cats with serious breathing problems – particularly brachycephalic flat-faced breeds such as Pugs, ShiTzus, Chihuahuas and cats such as Persians, Himalayans, Scottish Fold and Exotic Short-hair.?
Our advice is to keep pets indoors as much as possible and minimize outdoor time and walks at least for the time-being.
Of course if you have any concerns about your pet’s health during this air pollution crisis – give us a call ASAP – warning signs can include excessive panting, salivating and pets who seem agitated or whining.
Speedy intervention not only saves lives it will help prevent long-term respiratory issues.
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 training to provide combined treatments for their patients.
These might include Acupuncture, TCM (Chinese herbal medicine) and nutritional regimes.
Internationally renown Complementary Veterinarian, author and lecturer Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet believes this trend in bringing the best of East and West together expanding as more pets enjoy its benefits.
Dr Emma Davis is a well known Aussie Veterinarian who has taken a side step in her career to help vets (in her words) "to create fabulous, profitable careers that make this world a better place!"
For some being 'just a vet' with the day to day pressures involved in practice often leads to well educated and capable people leaving the profession altogether. But Emma's passion for helping vets find the right work - whether 100% veterinary based or a mix of 'something different' such as a lecturer, community adviser perhaps or even just a change of scenery for a while hopefully means vets will keep their passion for the career's they've spent their lives working for.
In this short podcast we recorded outside a local coffee shop in Yass, Emma explains why she started Veterinary Careers.
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, and not others, but it appears to be on the rise given a sudden influx of Bloat cases at Sydney’s biggest privately-owned emergency and specialist centre, the Animal Referral Hospital
However Bloat needn't be a death sentence as ARH’s veterinary specialist surgeon, Dr Sarah Goldsmid explains.
Is a Poodle healthier than say a Chihuahua?. What about a Cavilier 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 cross-breeding.
So which breeds are generally more expensive to insure?
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more
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 from Pets Australia what she thought about 'solo dogs'!
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 have a morning or afternoon snack - even lunch!?
Most people get to do this pretty well anytime they like during work hours... But not people in the medical field - especially veterinarians and vet nurses.
We chatted with the author of a great blog - Dr Anne Fawcett about the need for getting some more 'Me Time' into the lives of veterinary professionals.
Dr Anne's original blog on Small Animal Talk can be read here: http://bit.ly/1RTQSKu
If you ever thought the topic of dentistry was boring, wait until you hear ARH 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 chat about Dental Braces....
Oh and she also shares a very funny personal story about wearing braces herself as a child and ignoring her own dental specialists' 'warning' about eating lollies!
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 announced by (WSAVA) ... the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition as the winner of the 2018 Next Generation Veterinary Award.
We managed to catch up with Guy prior to him receiving the award at this years WSAVA event in Singapore to find out more.
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 some of the signs to watch for with your pet's teeth.
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, in association with Royal Canin and Greencross Vets, will be hosting the inaugural Seeing Eye Dogs Veterinary Symposium at its state-of-the-art national training facility in Melbourne 11-12 September 2018.
Colleagues from Australia and overseas will be coming together to share knowledge on common and emerging canine health challenges within the service dog, shelter and kennel medicine industry.
This event is open to all veterinarians, vet nurses, kennel attendants, shelter managers, breeding program operators, dog trainers and students alike who are invested in service dog health and development, or vet care in kennel and shelter environments.
The event is being run in conjunction with the biennial International Guide Dog Federation Conference which is being held in Sydney 14-16 September 2018.
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 explains how their great charity and various programs work.
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 to make good on those promises and really be a part of caring for the family’s furry members… without accidentally over-feeding them.
Vet Talk Online co-host Brian Pickering - tracked down the Purina National Education Manager Michael Zajac at Purina’s Australian HQ in Sydney.
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 children relax, open up, try harder and have fun while reading to a friendly, calm dog."
In this 'Podcast With Pictures' we chat with one of the Melbourne (VIC) volunteers Cindy McGregor who explains how it works, why it works and how you can be involved too!
Website: www.storydogs.org.au
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 gas from escaping the stomach.
Our recent story on two fascinating cases - Kobi & Dallas - that happened at two separate ARH (Animal Referral Hospital) Melbourne locations on the same day prompted us to find out more.
In this 'Inside ARH' Podcast from VETtalk ONLINE we chat with Emergency Vet Dr Megan Hemy who explains the condition, what can be done to help potential sufferers and a quick look at the cost differences between emergency & preventative care for this particualr condition.
...and yes we're pretty sure the animal in the photo of Dr Hemy is not a dog... but we liked it anyway :-)
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 entire hanging basket hook lodged under her tongue.
The photo clearly shows the hook poking out of the skin from under her jaw. No doubt it was extremely painful if she moved!
Without even wondering how or why, Gigi's dad rushed her to the ARH Emergency Centre at Baulkham Hills. Lucky for Gigi he did!
Combined with dad's quick thinking and our overnight ARH Emergency Team Vet Nurses Alex & Jess and of course Emergency Vet Dr Karyn Wesselingh, Gigi seems to have recovered nicely.
Hopefully Gigi will stick to playing with tennis balls from now on! :-)
Meantime - We finally managed to track down the very busy ARH Emergency Vet Dr Karyn Wesselingh to tell us in person all about this amazing case that confronted her at the start of her overnight shift at Baulkham Hills.
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 reveals the simple and yet profound keys, mindsets, behaviours and strategies that help them achieve their success.
When a member of your family is unwell – it’s not uncommon for the carer to feel overwhelmed by emotions when the doctor or nurse is talking about the health issue and explaining treatment options.
It happens in both human hospitals and even more frequently in veterinary hospitals where the cost of medical procedures doesn’t enjoy the same safety net that Medicare provides for human health care.
Now – there’s a new campaign to educate pet parents about what vets and vet nurses really have to endure on a daily basis which will hopefully help them think twice before criticising their pet’s care-providers.
WEBSITE: http://www.loveyourpetloveyourvet.com.au
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 human’s perspective of best care… the RIGHT care?
Pets Australia Board Member Dr Jo Sillince suggests it might be time to revisit and perhaps re-think the 5 Freedoms which we have reproduced below....
1 - Freedom from HUNGER & THIRST: by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
2 - Freedom from DISCOMFORT: by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
3 - Freedom from PAIN, INJURY OR DISEASE: by prevention through rapid diagnosis and treatment.
4 - Freedom to EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOUR: by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
5 - Freedom from FEAR & DISTRESS: by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
Source: http://kb.rspca.org.au/Five-freedoms-for-animals_318.html
You're in a panic! - Your much loved pet has been in an accident and requires immediate surgery. You don't care what it costs.... or do you?
There's not much difference between emergency medical care for humans and that for pets... except for the cost.
While Medicare ensures people don't have to pay for treatment...there's no similar safety net for pets...
To help explain why some things cost so much we turned to Specialist Surgeon Dr Sarah Goldsmid from the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney for some answers.
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 like we humans - will skip a meal simply because we don't feel all that hungry, when a Lab does it you probably should be a bit concerned!
As Dr Anne Fawcett explains in her Small Animal Talk blog (link below) "There may be a genetic basis for this amazing appetite. According to a paper published in CellMetabolism this week, Labs and flat coated retrievers (the latter being a less common breed) have a gene alteration linked to canine obesity."
More Reading: http://www.smallanimaltalk.com/2016/05/are-labradors-genetically-prone-to.html
Would you really know if your dog, cat or bird was sick? – Animals are very good at hiding pain or other symptoms of ill health so we thought we’d ask an expert for the tell-tale signs! Remember - even if you THINK something is wrong don't delay - especially if you have a bird.
Remember ALWAYS see your vet as soon as possible if you ever suspect anything is wrong with your pet - It may just save their lives and will save you money as Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia explains.
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 vets are required to know as part of being a registered vet but what if you're a specialist veterinary surgeon like Dr Sarah Goldsmid who spends her days literally 'opening animals up to fix them' but has her own cat at home who has a slight cough... What should she do?
Ask an internal medicine specialist like Dr Narelle Brown for some advice of course!
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.
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 problem and has spent the past few years setting up the Australian Animal Blood Bank - one of only two commercial blood banks in the country.
She needs more donors and explains in this podcast how easy it is (it's also free!!) and the benefits for both donors and recipients.
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 video! http://bit.ly/ParalysisTicks
As a vet, how many cases of animal abuse do you think you've seen that were presented as (say) 'hit by car'? or 'fell off the verandah?' - Perhaps a better question might be - how many have you missed?
And was the client really telling the whole story? - after all they may well have been the other 'victim' of what is increasingly becoming more common here in Australia.
Violence against animals at home almost always has a link to domestic violence in those same human/animal relationships.
Well known blogger from Small Animal Talk Dr Anne Fawcett recently attended the AVA's annual conference in Adelaide and in particular 2 sessions on Animal Abuse.
This is an important story and we hope you get to share it with your colleagues and other team members.
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 creatures but will often hide from view if anything is wrong?
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 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 much loved 9 yr old cat Smokey and her then almost 3 yr old son Tyler.
Smokey would disappear for the best part of the day then come out after young Tyler had gone to bed only to be all over mum and wanting 100% attention.
So we thought we'd check in with Dr Kim Kendall – the Cat Vet from the Chatswood Cat Palace to help put some perspective on the problem.
Are you the best sales-person for your business?
Veterinarian's are more often than not into 'fixit' mode rather sales. And pet retailers, groomers etc get into a pet related business because they like the idea of working with animals.
But that doesn't necessarily make you the best one to fund the 'passion' now does it?
In this short podcast Steve Jensen from Impact Training provides some great ideas to get your business back on track with less involvement from you or just an attitude adjustment from you.
Whether we like it or not, we all make mistakes. So as a vet - what do you do?
Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia has some advice you may have heard before but worthwhile hearing again to be reminded of what to do and how to do it.
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.
You don't have to be a vet or vet nurse to experience stress!
We all experience stress of one kind or another on a daily basis - work, family, money problems?... but how do you deal with it? Linda Campbell is a Sydney based hypnotherapist and counsellor and we thought we should have a chat about an issue that affects most of us.
Linda has a range of personal services available via her website here: http://www.yourmindmastery.com/
Hard-hearted or a soft-touch? How do Veterinarians make life or death decisions for animals who can’t speak for themselves?
It’s not a topic you’re likely to come across in main-stream media… but issues such as ‘consent’ and ‘wildlife’ loom large in this week’s VETtalk ONLINE exclusive conversation with Dr Anne Fawcett, co-author of the brand new must-read ‘Veterinary Ethics – Navigating Tough Cases’.
There are also some funny bits! 😊
Anne’s book is now hot off the press - details where it is available at the end of this video.
There's a brand new book co-authored by well-known Aussie vet, lecturer and journalist Dr Anne Fawcett and the Uk’s well-known Dr Siobhan Mullan...
It’s called ‘Veterinary Ethics – Navigating Tough Cases’ and it approaches ethical issues in a very different way.
Anne very kindly agreed to give us the very first interview about the book given our long association with her and the wider veterinary profession and I think your followers will find the resulting chat absolutely riveting.
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 plan - that works for her - and just might make all the difference for you and your pets to keep active this winter!
Hendra Virus Can Affect Domestic Animals & People Too! Recently the AVA (Australian Veterinary Assoc) put out a media release regarding a new outbreak of the Hendra virus in QLD.
Normally this is something horse owners are more concerned about but it can also be deadly to dogs cats and people.
We spoke with Dr Maurine Thomson, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and Surgical Oncology with the soon to be opened Animal Referral Hospital Brisbane - Dr Thomson was in fact part of the Vet surgeons board investigation into the Hendra outbreak of 2008.
You'll also hear the latest on the soon to be opened ARH Brisbane Specialist Referral and Emergency Centre ...
No money for marketing? What about a referral?
So many times we hear vets and others say "I'm not going to waste money on marketing - it doesn't work"
Really? - We'd agree that quite often it's harder to measure ROI on marketing efforts but did you know you really don't have to spend a lot to make an impact?
Steve Jensen from Impact Training has a few ideas that might just get you thinking about ways to market your business without breaking the bank!
Older dogs are often the last to be adopted and end up being 'just another statistic' in our already overcrowded pounds and shelters.
But one lucky 11yr old boxer caught the eye of long time ARH team member Sue Thompson who chose to take the 'old girl' on. But Sue also has a 'gripe' about her experience she wants us all to think about.
Also in this story you'll hear Mel Isaacs Founder of Team Dog, a registered charity passionate about changing how people recover impounded animals.
Being a veterinary surgeon sounds like a lot of fun... but is it? We asked Co-owner of the Animal Referral Hospital Canberra Dr Jacob Michelsen for the best case/worst case scenario...
Ever wondered why some Veterinarians seem to be more successful than others?
What do they do differently that’s allowed them to find that elusive work/life balance and can anyone do it too?
Those are some of the burning questions which prompted Dr Diederik Gelderman to track down and interview some of Australia’s veterinary leaders for a book called ‘Veterinary Success Secrets Revealed’ so of course we asked him to reveal all in this edition of the VETtalk.BIZ Podcast.
Pet insurance is one of those things we rarely think about until we actually need it...
Is it ok to simply 'save for a rainy day'? or does the cost of actual veterinary care - especially emergency care - make pet insurance worthwhile.
In this podcast from Pet Insurance Australia, Nadia Crighton gives some great examples of how pet insurance has helped so many people.
YUK!... ever had to 'clean up' after your dog. No not the odd #2, but VOMIT?
Most dogs don't do it that often, but when they do, is there really something seriously wrong with them?
Sydney's Animal Referral Hospital's Dr Sarah Goldsmid wanted to help pet owners understand a little more about the consequences for dogs who vomit so who better to ask than their very own Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Narelle Brown for some advice.
According to well known US dog trainer Robin Bennett, breeders warn parents, “Don’t leave the dog alone with children, no matter how friendly the breed.” Veterinarians advise, “Never leave a dog and a child in the same room together.” Dog trainers explain, “All dogs can bite so supervise your dog when you have children over.”
Everyone knows the drill. So why doesn’t it work?
This short podcast reveals just some of the reasons why... Including a very personal story from Robin where she was left to 'supervise' her critically ill father in hospital and had no idea what she needed to do! You can read the original blog post here: http://bit.ly/2ldbnon
Health checks, teeth cleaning, surgical procedures are just of the things pet insurance covers - depending on your policy of course!
But what are some of the strangest claims Pet Insurance Australia has had to deal with?
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more
Just like us, our pets need a certain amount for water every day to stay healthy and hydrated.
But when is too much water 'too much' and what could happen?
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains why
You want to see the 'miracle of birth'?... Just go to any animal pound or shelter!
Seriously though apart from the pet overpopulation the health benefits of de-sexing early are enormous and will actually save you money in the long run!
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains why
The idea of having two or more pets is great - but will it work?
Two dogs... two cats, a Dog then a cat?... What could possibly go wrong!?
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more...
Just like people, being overweight carries with it increased health problems.
Thank goodness you've got pet insurance right? - Because if you don't, you just might be in for some hefty vet bills.
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains why
Just like us our pets love to stay warm and cosy during the colder months... but at what cost to their (and our own) health!?
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more...
Don't you just hate it!... You take your dog for a walk and then 'step' in it... Dog poo that is...
And while you KNOW it wasn't your dog, 'cos you ALWAYS take a poo bag (right?) why is it so many pet owners still neglect this basic of basic things?
And it's not just the nuisance factor - there's health risks long term but worse than that - Local councils will simply close all dog parks - end of story.
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more...
In spring particularly dogs love to go sniffing all the wonderful smells that are out there...
Trouble is the stuff they 'sniff' can do plenty of harm and cost you money.
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains why
They say we only think about insurance of any kind... except when we really need it!
Just like people pets get sick at times but as there is no Medicare for pets, it makes sense to insure.
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains more...
We often joke about 'doggy breath' but the reality is it can lead to not only major dental disease and the subsequent costs involved but also other major health issues.
In this podcast Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia explains why good dental health can actually save you money and be a 'life-saver' for your pet!
We've created a brand new and innovative solution to not only give clients inevitably waiting on-hold at your veterinary practice a better experience, but to provide real life examples of client success stories that subtly highlight the value and benefits of pet insurance.
Based on the long running Pet Talk Radio show (later VETtalk Video & Podcasts), hosts Brian Pickering & Kaye Browne have unprecendented access to veterinary professionals here in Australia and elsewhere allowing a wealth of relevant, localised pet and animal stories to be created.
The New VETtalk ON-HOLD Podcast 'Radio' format is just that. An updateable* podcast that sounds just like listening to the radio except callers will also hear your personalised details such as practice name, location & hours of operation.
Additionally callers on-hold will hear from Aussie veterinary experts and specialists about everything from Osteoarthritis & Cataracts to Senior Pet health and the benefits of regular check ups and more.
Plus... Each and every week we'll be adding new slightly longer format stories in the VETtalk On-Hold Podcast series available from this website that can be re-used exclusively by you to share with clients either via your newsletter or Facebook pages etc.
These podcasts will highlight the amazing work done by veterinarians and vet nurses generally and when we have your specific vet practice 'success stories' these will be included so everyone knows how good you are!
A great way to 'share' your successes!
'Poodlelicious' is one word to describe this awesome breed :-)... Ok, we're a little biased because we have had several over the years - and continue to be hooked on Poodles with our latest rescue 'Chica' - who you will also see in this short Podcast with Pictures as we chat with Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia about the Poodle Club of NSW's 'Poodle Fun Day'!
Timmy - a 13 year old Spaniel is the unlikely symbol of hope for Dementia sufferers around the world after receiving a unique form of stem cell therapy which appears to have restored his memory…and in so doing… saved his life!
In this podcast you'll hear Timmy's 'dad' Tony Leeder-Smith explain how Timmy behaved at home before treatment.
Assoc. Prof. Michael Valenzuela from the Brain & Mind Institute reveals how the stem-cell therapy works and Dementia Trial Co-ordinator Dr Sarah Toole outlines the process of determining whether the therapy has worked using a sand maze!
You can also watch the video version of this story to see the 'classic' signs of CCD in dogs. http://bit.ly/1NUeyNm
You have a dream, you work hard studying then start work... So what's it really like after all that... being a veterinary nurse in Australia's largest 24hour Emergency Animal Hospital?
ARH Vet Nurse Jess Thorpe explains in part 2 of 'Inside ARH'
Ever wondered what motivates people to do the work they do? This is the first in a series of short podcasts called 'Inside ARH' featuring Vet Nurse Jess Thorpe.
The VIDEO VERSION can be seen here: http://www.vettalktv.com/vet-speak/1175-inside-arh-how-i-got-started-vet-nurse-jess-thorpe-part-1
Pet Insurance Australia has revealed an almost 600% increase in claims for Osteoarthritis related conditions over the past 5 years and nearly 700% increase in Cruciate Ligament claims due mainly to overweight and obese pets.
Pet Insurance Australia spokesperson Nadia Crighton explains along with special guest appearance from ARH Surgical Specialist Dr Sarah Goldsmid
Now imagine this… your entire veterinary practice now has glass walls so clients can see ‘out the back’ and everything that’s happening to their pet?
You're probably squirming right now right?...
So we might let Judy Gillespie from Vetanswers explain why she thinks revealing all will be good for business just like an open plan restaurant.
Ever had a dog impounded by your local council just because it was deemed a 'stray' because the delivery guy left the gate open?
Council fees in Australia can be in the hundreds of dollars - part fine, part cost of care - just to get your dog back and this increases on a daily basis making it hard for many people on lower incomes to actually get their dogs back.
This then means the dog is surrendered and put up for adoption.
Team Dog is an initiative of Mel Isaacs who has some great ideas how both councils and pet owners can ultimately be 'winners'.
Globally, profit for vet practices is around 6-8% of annual income. But imagine if there was a way - some kind of 'formula' - that could double that figure in around a year!. Sound too good to be true?...
Not according to Dr David Stasiuk from Cheltenham Vets in Victoria who struggled for more than 6 years trying to make a go of his new business.
But it's not just about making money either as you'll hear.
FEATURE STORY... Both pets and humans rely on our kidneys to deal with waste products without missing a beat. However some species are more prone to kidney problems than others… like cats, particularly older felines…
So it was a shock when 4 year old Molly startled her veterinary nurse mum by displaying classic symptoms of chronic kidney disease. LISTEN to this podcast or WATCH the video here http://bit.ly/CatKidneyDisease as ARH Surgery Nurse Kasey Findlay shares her story.
TIP: Ask your own vet for early symptoms to watch out for and how to use nutrition and annual wellness checks to keep your own pet's kidneys healthier for longer
In this podcast we chat with well known Whippet breeder and long time champion dog show enthusiast Toni Comerford about her pup Cherry - who - during a routine procedure to remove her baby teeth that had not come out 'crashed' under anaesthetic.
Her blood was not clotting, blood pressure down and she was discharging bloody mucous.
Have a listen to find out what happened next and how the specialists at Sydney's Animal Referral Hospital were able to save Cherry's life!
Got a special interest in business? Then get one, STAT.
That’s the tip from one of the country’s leading veterinary businessmen and specialist, Dr Mark Ethell BVSc MVetClinStud MACVSc FACBS Diplomate ACVS.
Mark reveals the moment he realised being a veterinary specialist wasn’t enough to have the future he wanted… what he did about it and why he encourages other vets to jump in the deep end when it comes to learning about business.
This Week... @ 01'13" - Are Genetics Making Labradors Fat? - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 06'12" - Pregnant? Get Rid Of The Cat! (True or False?) - Dr Jo Sillince @ 09'24" - Pets Who Drink Excessively - Nadia Crighton
It’s no secret that veterinarians are great at healing animals but aren’t taught business skills and few enjoy that aspect…often to the point of becoming depressed or nearly throwing in the towel… as some of our guest veterinarians have told us recently…
A number of vets who told us they’re now enjoying a happier life because they literally bit the bullet and learned how to make a profit rather than simply scrape out a living.
One of the companies whose name keeps cropping up as providing the right kind of help… is Turbo Charge Your Practice… and we spoke to it’s principal Dr Diederik Gelderman
You dreamed of being a vet right? Studied hard for 5+ years, passed all the exams... then established 'ABCXYZ Vets' - great!
Then you discovered you're not 'just a vet', you're a manager with staff, bills to pay and legal stuff to address and being honest with yourself realise you're working flat out yet rarely do better than break even.
It's a road familiar to far too many vets including Dr Richard Lucas from Busselton Vets in WA who was actively contemplating giving up and working for someone else - or giving up completely... until he took it upon himself to seek help.
The results have amazed even him!
Check out this link! http://www.veterinarypracticeconversionformula.com/
There's a lot of mis-information out 'there' particularly from anti-vaccination campaigners.
Headlines like "Vaccines With Mystery Ingredients Harm Our Pets!" not only confuse the general pet owning public, the figures quoted are often out of context and make some pet owners believe the data and then refuse to vaccinate their pets.
Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia has been actively involved in discovering the truth behind some of these alarmist claims and joins us again on VETtalk.BIZ
VETtalk #53 - This week: @ 00'15" - Get Plucked! - Dr Jo Sillince @ 04'45" - Cats Vs Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall @ 09'13" - What's Zoonosis - Dr David Jenkins @ 12'40" - Busy? Try Exotics! - Dr Jayne Weller
This Week... @ 00'31" Epilepsy Vs Seizure. Is there a difference? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 06'50" How To Make Vet Visits Stress Free - Vet Behaviour Team @ 12'36" Revealed!... Pet Friendly Exterminators - Pestec @ 20'17" Horse Massage?.. Too Ezzee! - Kylie Ebbett
Ok - how often do you take your dog for a walk?...
While the idea sounds great many of us make all sorts of promises to our dogs (& ourselves!) but the reality is that we often just don't get around to it - The result is either a dog that starts to put on weight because of a lack of activity or other issues such as a torn leg ligament because they start running around all very excited WITHOUT a pre-run warm-up!
We know from personal experience the latter and how easily this can happen and thought we'd ask former DOGSLife editor Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia to share a few ideas with you.
Labrador HBC - simple FX - owner happy – bill paid. Good result for the veterinary practice… except this time there’s a lawsuit and it’s NOT from who you’d expect.
Welcome to Australia’s increasingly litigious citizens – and the nice driver who took the injured lab to the vet for help now wants the dog’s owner to pay for the damage to his car!
It’s a true story and the case is happening right now.
To find out more, VETtalk spoke with Dr Joanne Sillince from Pets Australia about how Practices need to prepare for and deal with these types of situations.
This Week... @ 01'04" - August Is Pet Dental Health Month - Nadia Crighton @ 06'15" - Doggy Dental Braces! - Dr Christine Hawke @ 12'49"- Why Are Cats Going Under The Radar? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 15'30"- Do Chooks Make Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller
We often joke about 'doggy breath' but the reality is it can lead to not only major dental disease and the subsequent costs involved but also other major health issues.
Every year in Australia we talk about August being 'Pet Dental Health Month' - a chance to remind all of us pet owners whether we have dogs or cats - that we really should see our vet for a pet dental check.
You can also read a blog about this story here: http://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/blog/
Would you be able to take a client 'out the back' into the tearoom at a moments notice and not be embarrassed?
According to former HR Manager Judy Gillespie from Vetanswers.com.au the 'Dirty Dishes' syndrome can actually be a warning sign that something else - something more important than just an un-washed coffee mug, is happening at your practice.
If everyone is claiming "but I washed mine", then who is leaving the mess in the kitchen..and critically…why?
Perhaps it's the same person not writing up patient history properly or being less than particular when it comes to cleanliness/sanitation generally?
They often joke & call themselves 'The Village Idiots!' but Dr James Carroll & Dr Anthony Bennett are far from that! With a couple of series already of the popular TV show 'Village Vets' under their belts, they're now among the 'top billing' at this years Sydney Dog Lovers Show.
When we were offered the chance to chat with any of the stars of this year's Sydney Dog Lovers Show - Dr Chris Brown, Dr Katrina Warren or The Village Vets... it was a very hard choice - but guess who we chose? - Yep Dr James Carroll & Dr Anthony Bennett - not just because we've spoken with Dr's Chris & Katrina before but it just so happens we recently met these two loveable characters at a fund raiser called 'Connecting Paws' - and immediately hit it off.
In this podcast James & Anthony give us a bit of a heads up with what to expect at the show PLUS we have 3 double passes to giveaway - details in the podcast! It's a lot of fun and we hope to see you there!
This Week... @ 01'38" - The Sydney Dog Lovers Show - The Village Vets @ 10'09" - All Cats Need Boxes - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 14'58" - How To Stop A Dog Fight - Steve Austin @ 21'25" - Careful With Cats & Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall
Would you like a pay rise?.. Well why not just go and ask for it.. Easy right?
WRONG! - According to Dr Natasha Wilks from www.HighPerformanceVets.com asking is not the problem... HOW you ask is what will determine whether you actually get that pay rise or not... especially females.
This Week... @ 00'21" - Are Fat Cats Pushing Our Buttons - Dr Jonathan Bowen @ 05'00" - How To Trim Your Pet's Nails - Christine Speerin @ 11'07" - Are Ferrets Really Good Pets? - Sue O'Keefe @ 15'03" - Study Shows 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 Australia tells us that recently in Queensland, research has revealed that spending time in parks and nature can positively impact on blood pressure and overall mental health and well-being.
The study, which was led by The University of Queensland and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, suggests that having a good dose of nature is good for your health.
This week we thought we’d give you a quick listen to some of the interviews we did at the recent AVAPM Conference with the theme ‘Solving Your Practice Headaches’.
One of the biggest things to stand out for us was about improving communications with clients and the highlight of the conference was of course the very engaging Dr Alison Lambert from OnSWITCH which is a well respected marketing & training company in the UK – After one of her talks about improving communications with clients we asked Dr Alison “what have Aussie Vets been doing wrong?
Full videos of each of the speakers in this weeks show can be seen at www.VETtalk.BIZ
VETtalk #48 - This week: @ 00'17" - Dealing With Dry Eye 'Boogas' - Dr Barbara Fougere @ 05'50" - How To Tell If Your Pet Is Unwell - Dr Jo Sillince @ 12'00" - Vets Diagnosing Vet's Pets! - Dr Sarah Goldsmid & Dr Narelle Brown
The first-ever ‘Connecting Paws’ event (Sat 25th June 2016) focusing on issues within the veterinary and farming sectors was a great success thanks to two very passionate practice managers/vet nurses Sarah Curtis & Liz Armstrong - ably assisted on the night by Anthony Bennett & James Carroll aka The Village Vets.
With a mixture of humour and frankness they spoke of the issues they had encountered personally as vets and didn’t hold back in detailing the issues which affect everyone dealing with animals and clients in highly emotional ways and why it’s imperative to openly discuss things – before they reach breaking point.
This podcast is their talk in its entirety LIVE on the night plus you'll hear Sarah and Liz as they explain the how and why they created the 'Connecting Paws' event for veterinary professionals.
Every year the same cry is heard from small business owners..."Why am I paying so much tax?"... "How can I have more super"?.
As small business owners ourselves we too wanted answers to these questions and more...
Which is why we sent out the detector dogs and tracked down Adrian Raftery - aka 'Mr Taxman' to help answer just a few of the many questions we all have more often than not every year right after the June 30 deadline! (Australia tax year end)
After listening to this podcast you'll be prepared for the next EOFY with things like... * How to legally get 'free $'s' with your Super contributions * How to keep track of travel & car expenses in less than 60 seconds * Learn about the new ATO 'app' makes tracking expenses & travel even easier * Tax benefits from all those hours spent doing paperwork 'after hours at home' * What to look for in an accountant
PLUS.... An insight into Adrian's very popular book for small business owners... "101 Ways To Save Money On Your Tax - Legally!"
This Week... @ 00'45"- National De-Sexing Month…all July! - Nadia Crighton @ 08'28"- Why Vet Pros Shouldn’t Stay Silent - Sarah Curtis & Liz Armstrong @ 18'30"- Stop Broody Birds From Laying - Dr Jayne Weller
Australia’s first-ever ‘Connecting Paws’ event raised much-needed funds to battle mental health issues, but even more importantly, prompted people to start talking opening about the veterinary industry’s hidden crisis – the rise in suicides.
The event was held in Wollongong and attracted a large number of vets, nurses and specialists who very generously bid on numerous prestigious hampers donated by Industry supporters
Hosts for the evening were the stars of TV’s ‘Village Vets’, Anthony and James, and while they’re best known for their larrikin good humour, the duo didn’t hold back in detailing the issues which affect everyone dealing with animals and clients in highly emotional ways and why it’s imperative to openly discuss things – before they reach breaking point.
Event organisers Sarah Curtis and Liz Armstrong joined us to discuss the evening’s take-home messages, in particular James view of over-the-top clients.
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 solutions when she joined us on the recent VETtalk ‘Live’ podcast to answer caller questions.
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 of the reproductive organs, such as testicular cancer, prostate cancer/disorders in males, and cystic ovaries, ovarian tumors, acute uterine infections and breast cancer in females, and also other diseases like mammary cancer, perianal tumors and perianal hamias. Females can suffer from physical and nutritional exhaustion if continually breeding. Pets generally live longer and healthier lives.
Behavioural Pets are less prone to wander, fight, and are less likely to get lost or injured. Reduces territorial behaviour such as spraying indoors. Less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviors. They become more affectionate and become better companions. Eliminates "heat" cycles in female cats and their efforts to get outside in search for a mate. Eliminates male dogs' urge to "mount" people's legs.
Cost Reduces the cost to the community of having to care for unwanted puppies and kittens in pounds and shelters. No additional food or vet bills for the offspring. No need to find homes for unwanted or unexpected litters of puppies or kittens. Save money from expensive surgeries from car accidents or fights, which are less likely to occur if your pet doesn't roam around. Dumping puppies and kittens is an ethical cost, as well as being illegal and inhumane.
The price of desexing is more affordable to those in financial need with the assistance of organisations such as NDN. (National Desexing Network) www.ndn.org.au
Ever wondered what emotional challenges vets and vet nurses REALLY go through on a daily basis? We had a very candid chat with two amazing ladies who created an event called 'Connecting Paws' aimed at educating veterinary professionals as well as pet owners about what it's really like to work in the profession - You might be surprised!
This Week: First an update on our very first LIVE podcast earlier in the week. Then... @ 01' 35" - Greyhound Puppy Gets Lucky Break! - Nora Anderson-Dieppe @ 07'25" - My Dog Ate WHAT! - Nicola Craig & Dr James Browne @ 14'16"- ‘Top Dog’ May Wong Wins Consecutive AUSGROOM
PLEASE NOTE: On our website for two of these stories there are links to the Podcast PLUS Pictures stories
Ever thought of having a duck as a pet? Long-time friend and our former PetTalk Radio assoc. producer Wendy Herne has one called Dorothy.
Dorothy The Duck (c) Wendy HerneNow it seems that THIS Dorothy thought she’d try and find her own ‘Wizard Of Oz’ which you’ll hear about in this story… but what you’ll also find amazing is how Dorothy was eventually found.
This story was just one of several that were in our first LIVE podcast with Exotics Vet Dr Jayne Weller & Wendy and was so interesting we thought we'd bring it to you here.
The ‘friendly’ sport of competitive grooming is gaining popularity with new competitions for groomers announced for most capital cities this year.
However it’s the original and most prestigious National Ausgroom titles which always attract the most competitors and this year entries were the biggest yet despite the first ever WA AusGroom event being held just the week before the national titles in Sydney.
Best In Show Winner May Wong from Melbourne’s skills caught the eye of International Judges Christina Pawlosky and Judy Hudson-Doyle who awarded May her 2nd Best In Show but not without stiff competition from the huge field including runner-up Annett Whitelum.
Greyhounds are probably the most misunderstood dog breed around. And - sadly in the wrong hands they’re also often the most abused and mistreated.
Pedia Pazu & Nora Anderson-DieppeerThere’s already a number of very well organised Greyhound rescue groups in Australia which Nora Anderson-Dieppe has been a volunteer with over the years, but since she and her husband Ed have been building their interior design business, time has been a little tight…
But that hasn’t stopped them setting up their own small rescue group ‘Nora’s Foster Hounds’ to help even more dogs find forever homes. Recently they were told about a dog – a puppy – that had been part of a whelping farm – basically a greyhound breeder – that was covered in faeces and had a broken leg.
No-one is quite sure how this came about but Nora was very quick to say she would take him on.
Check out our very first LIVE podcast with Exotics Vet Dr Jayne Weller and passionate bird lover Wendy Herne.
Some great questions answered by Dr Jayne about bird behaviour, feather plucking and more.
PLUS... Should we be vaccinating exotics? - Ferrets in particular? -
Stay tuned for more LIVE shows soon.
Two stories this week:
1 - Make It Easier For Clients To Find You! - Dr James Ramsden
The theme for this year’s AVAPM conference is ‘Solving Practice Headaches’ – and one of the biggest pains for managers everywhere is also the least understood - how to stand out from the crowd on the Internet. Dr James Ramsden President of the AVAPM reveals a timely tip on being 'found' online!
2 - A 4 Day Feline Fiesta Of Facts - Dr Kath Briscoe
When a cat has cardiac disease or renal disease, what’s the best management for them? That question and many other controversial topics will be ‘debated’ later in June at the 'Valentine Charlton Feline Conference'. Dr Kath gives us an overview of what to expect.
This Week @ 01'20"- Fitbark - Monitor Your Pet's Activity - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 09'33"- Why Ingesting A Spot-On Is Bad News! - Dr Ingrid Goodman @ 16'20"- How To Keep Pets Moving This Winter - Nadia Crighton
The theme for this year’s AVAPM conference is ‘Solving Practice Headaches’ – and one of the biggest pains for managers everywhere is also the least understood - how to stand out from the crowd on the Internet.
While most Aussies will be heading to the polls on the first weekend in July 2016, Practice Managers, Owners and Clinic Principals from across the country will be in Sydney gaining inspiration from some of the best in the vet biz, such as Dr Alison Lambert from the UK who has some very different and effective ideas to create customer-centric practices.
How to find those newly fabulous practices? AVAPM President Dr James Ramsden from Pet Pack promises to make the technology like child’s play.
Has your vet ever told you... "ummm I think Fido is er... a little heavier than he could be for his age and breed" - to which you've probably said - "well we don't overfeed him!" - which may well be true, but how ACTIVE is Fido - or Fifi for that matter?
With the exception of 'working dogs' and one or two other breeds, most of our dogs - and cats - can be pretty sedentary when we're not around. But a new product recently imported into Australia by Dr Sarah Goldsmid from the Animal Referral Hospital might just change all that!
PLUS... There's a great benefit for vets as Dr Sarah explains.
aka… the 'Valentine Charlton Feline Conference'
When a cat has cardiac disease or renal disease, what’s the best management for them?
That question and many other controversial topics will be ‘debated’ later in June when the top feline specialists from across Australia and Internationally get together in Melbourne for the annual Valentine Charlton Feline Conference.
The 4 day event covering such things as infectious diseases, immunology, cardiology, neurology and mycobacterial diseases of cats culminates with an interactive Master-class led by three key speakers including well-known feline specialist Dr Kath Briscoe who believes this year’s event will be the most enlightening yet with delegates tackling topics such as the impact of urbanisation, closer human-feline bonds and resulting earlier diagnosis of problems with fur children requiring speedy attention…
More information and bookings: Conference - Mon 20 - Thu 23 June 2016 Masterclass - Friday 24 June, 2016 https://www.cve.edu.au/conference/valentine-charlton-feline-conference
Spot-ons Given Orally…Does It Really Matter? YES!!!! A 6-month old Labrador puppy became a real-life ‘Sleeping Beauty’ after her owners mistakenly poured a well-known flea & heartworm treatment down her throat…instead of onto her back, in what’s thought to have been an ill-conceived money-saving experiment.
Emergency Vets at the Animal Referral Hospital initially feared the comatose pup would require a lengthy hospital stay under constant supervision until the effect of the drugs wore off…and then they came up with a much speedier, albeit expensive alternative, ‘Intralipid’.
Dr Ingrid Goodman joins us to explain what happened.
Further information: DVM360 extract: Successful use of ILE therapy has been reported anecdotally in veterinary patients for ivermectin, moxidectin, permethrin, loperamide, baclofen, bupropion, marijuana, and sertraline toxicoses. http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/case-11-1
Specific Veterinary usage of Intralipid therapy: http://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/intravenous-lipids-feline-permethrin-toxicity
This week... @ 00' 33" - Never Too Old To Go Under - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 06' 57" - Dog Parks... The Inconvenient Truth - Steve Austin @ 13' 41" - What’s Your Pet’s Tongue Saying? - Dr Barbara Fougere
Would you play Russian Roulette with your dog’s mental and physical well-being? Caring pet parents would say ‘definitely not’… Yet thousands of them unwittingly do just that every time they take their dog to an off-leash park and set their dog free to ‘play’.
How do you know your pet’s new playmates won’t attack prompting your dog to think it has to go on the attack in future to feel safe… ?
And that’s just one of the problems well-known Dog Trainer Steve Austin sees with dog parks – areas he believes should be treated with extreme caution.
SHOCK HORROR! - It's 2016 and STILL women are being paid less than men! Really?...
While we know some veterinary practices and related businesses have equal pay for males and females, many are still stuck in the 50's and 60's when it comes to weekly pay packets.
If you're an 'equal payer'we'd love to hear from you.
Meantime Dr Diederik Gelderman from www.TurboChargeYourPractice.com has a few ideas to help close or remove the gap entirely.
This week... @ 00'30"- Animal Blood Bank Donors Needed - Bec Charteris @ 06'58"- Keeping Pets Safely Warm This Winter - Nadia Crighton @ 15'26"- Life As A 1st Year Vet Student - Claire Fu
As a vet, how many cases of animal abuse do you think you've seen that were presented as (say) HBC or 'hit by car'?
Perhaps a better question might be - how many have you missed? And was the client really telling the whole story? - after all they may well have been the other 'victim' of what is increasingly becoming more common here in Australia.
Violence against animals at home almost always has a link to domestic violence in those same human relationships.
Well known blogger from www.smallanimaltalk.com Dr Anne Fawcett recently attended the AVA's conference in Adelaide and in particular 2 sessions on Animal Abuse.
This is an important story and we hope you get to share it with your colleagues and other team members.
You can also read Anne's blog here: http://bit.ly/1sO5ekL
Ever had a dream come true? - Well 1st Year Vet Student Claire Fu is now living that dream at University in Townsville QLD, a long way from home, family, friends and her much loved birds.
A veterinary science degree takes around 5-6 years of study according to the AVA and 'Future Vet' Claire Fu has jumped right in the deep end!
We spoke with Claire just before she started her studies earlier this year (2016) but now in this podcast Claire shares her 'mid-year' thoughts.
We asked her things like; is it harder than she expected?... What's the worst thing about studying to be a vet? What's the best?!!
And does she miss her family - especially mum - at all??
Most people in the veterinary industry would know that dogs are the most common pet, with 39% of us owning one of the 4.2 million pet dogs in Australia.
Next are the 3.3 million cats making them the second most common pet.
But what about fish? Almost unbelievably there are 10.7 million pet fish which amounts to around 18% of the total pet population but how many fish vets do you know?
You could probably count them on one hand.
And that is a big problem according to The Fish Vet Dr Richmond Loh who is out to change all that with the end result being a positive impact on your practices bottom line!
This week... @ 00' 47" - Tongue Worm Outbreak? - Dr David Jenkins @ 09' 23" - Dumped Dogs Now Save PTSD Sufferers - Steve Austin @ 18' 36" - Avoid New Pet Intro Dramas - Nadia Crighton
Most people in the industry know that dogs are the most common pet, with 39% of us owning one of the 4.2 million pet dogs in Australia. Next are the 3.3 million cats making them the second most common pet.
But what about fish? Almost unbelievably there are 10.7 million pet fish which amounts to around 18% of the total pet population but how many fish vets do you know?
You could probably count them on one hand.
And that is a big problem according to THE Fish Vet Dr Richmond Loh who is out to change all that.
Extremely rare ‘Tongue Worms’ have been found in 60% of a sample of our wild dog population.
The parasites, officially known as Linguatula Serrata are a major problem overseas where adult versions up to 9cm long can hook into the nasal cavities causing breathing difficulties and bleeding in both domestic pets AND humans.
If the infestation is as widespread as suspected, domestic pets may need increased protection as Charles Sturt University Parasitologist Dr David Jenkins explains.
For many military personnel, leaving a war-zone and all its horrors doesn’t mean they can forget about their experiences and simply slot back into their old lives.
It’s called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – or PTSD for short – and there’s no known cure.
However, a new program providing sufferers with a dog, rescued from a pound and then retrained to support them at critical moments is making a world of difference...although more dogs and volunteer trainers are greatly needed.
Project coordinator and dog trainer Steve Austin explains.
Thinking of getting a puppy or kitten in a house that already has one or two pets? Great...
But it's not as simple as it sounds introducing that new dog or cat - after all "we were here first!" your current pack will be thinking.
Former DOGSLife editor Nadia Crighton now with Pet Insurance Australia has written a series of blogs called 'HELLO... Introducing Pets' - starting with Cats & Kittens. You can read the blog her blog (link below) or listen to this podcast as Nadia recalls her own experiences in what can be a good or a bad occasion for you and the animals http://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/hello-introducing-kitten-cat/
2016 AVA Conference delegates advised to focus on improving communications to identify problem behaviours earlier – in people as well as pets.
Improving personal resilience, reversing the obesity crisis with plain language, acting on animal abuse suspicions…just some of the highly emotive yet practical presentations being delivered this week in Adelaide at the country’s biggest annual get-together of vets, nurses and others in the industry.
Of course the yearly talk-fest also has its fair share of fun events…culminating in a Gala Ball this evening…as AVA President Dr Robert Johnson reveals.
Mental health problems are rife within the veterinary industry but the problem is usually kept hush-hush. But not for much longer with two pioneering Vet nurses launching a new charity to fund resources to help people in their own industry as well as drought-stricken farmers.
The first event – a dinner in Wollongong on June 25th 2016 - emceed by the irrepressible duo ‘ The Village Vets’.
If that date has passed by the time you see this, please take a moment to listen to this ladies very inspiring goal!!
This week... @ 01'43" - Chinese Herbs For Pets - Dr Barbara Fougere @ 06'00" - Is This Aussie Goldfish The World’s Biggest? - Dr Richmond Loh @12'06" - Nose Bands Hurting Horses - Kate Fenner
The title of this story say's it all!
And that’s the finding of a new study by the University of Sydney which found that even when standing still, horses displayed extreme anxiety when there was no space between their face and the noseband as commonly seen in show-rings.
The report’s authors are calling on Equine Sports Authorities here and internationally to re-instate the ‘2-finger widths’ space under nose-bands on horses at all levels of competition, especially at the forthcoming Olympics.
Co-author Kate Jenner is concerned that recent surveys of Dressage Events showed close to 50% of all horses competing in Australian Dressage had overly tight nosebands fitted.
There’s now a petition on change.org calling on authorities to return the 2-finger width noseband rule for our equine Olympic athletes, not just for their well-being but also to see the same rule enacted right throughout equine sports.
Here is the petition link: http://chn.ge/2558er5
Considering getting a pet? Why not get a tankful...of fish!
It’s the hottest new trend, offering both relaxation AND the potential to take out a Guinness World record…
Dr Richmond Loh, aka ‘the fishvet’ is passionate about all animals especially fish.
Mental health problems are rife within the veterinary industry but the problem is usually kept hush-hush. But not for much longer thanks to Sarah Curtis and Elizabeth Cooke, two pioneering Vet nurses who are launching a new charity to fund resources to help people in their own industry as well as drought-stricken farmers.
The first event – a dinner in Wollongong on June 25th 2016 - emceed by the irrepressible duo ‘The Village Vets’.
If that date has passed by the time you see this, please take a moment to listen to Greencross Vets Southcoast NSW Practice Manager Sarah Cole's very inspiring goal!!
This Week... @ 01'13" - Are Genetics Making Labradors Fat? - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 06'12" - Pregnant? Get Rid Of The Cat! (True or False?) - Dr Jo Sillince @ 09'24" - Pets Who Drink Excessively - Nadia Crighton
Vets – do you remember your first day/first months on the job as a brand new practitioner of veterinary science? Scary for some, right?
Well now there’s a new crop of Vets about to graduate who could really benefit from a mentor who can spare a small amount of time to make their transition into the workforce as smooth as possible.
There are numerous benefits for volunteer mentors… including training, access to resources, VetEd points, plus the biggest bonus of all, according to the AVA’s Mentor Program co-ordinator Monika Cole; "the ‘feel-good’ altruistic factor of giving back to the profession you love."
Vets –remember your first day/first months on the job as a brand new practitioner of veterinary science? A bit scary for some right?
There’s a new crop of Vets about to graduate who could really benefit from a mentor who can spare a small amount of time to make their transition into the workforce as smooth as possible. There are numerous benefits for volunteer mentors… including training, access to resources, VetEd points, plus the biggest bonus of all, according to the AVA’s Mentor Program coordinator MONIKA COLE; the ‘feel-good’ altruistic factor of giving back to the profession you love.
To contact Monika; mentoring@ava.com.au
Most pet parents know that animals are VERY good at hiding any symptoms of poor health. Some dogs - and cats - will often spend what seems like a lot of time at the water bowl and we'll think... "oh he's just a bit thirsty today" and not give it much more thought.
But is frequent drinking of water a sign that something might actually be wrong with your pet?
Former DOGSLife Editor Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia did some extensive research into the topic.
Read More: http://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/excessive-drinking-pets/
This week... @ 01'10"- Just Hiccups?... Or A Heart Attack! - Dr Jo Sillince @ 10'20"- Flea Treatment Overdose Warning - Dr William Park @ 14'30"- Working Dog Heroes - Steve Austin @ 23'32"- Show Dog & Breeders' Generosity
MARKETING MADE EASY – REALLY? How would you feel if you could easily turn your current clients plus potential clients into loyal, lifetime clients…as quickly and easily as you sort out their pet’s problems?
That was the seemingly impossible target set for 50+ Vets and Practice owners from across Australia who attended a 3-day workshop in Sydney as part of a 6 month course on ‘Marketing Made Easy’.
How’d they go? VETtalkTV’s Kaye Browne was invited along to find out first-hand and spoke with both attendees and course creator, Dr Diederik Gelderman from Turbo Charge Your Practice.
We recently spoke with Cathy Beer, the creator of Pets4Life - www.pets4life.com.au.
Cathy is passionate about educating wannabe and current pet parents about taking time to look at everything involved in talking on the lifetime responsibility of pet parenting.
It's one thing to have a great idea... but does it work?
Meshlin Kouri put it to the test and told us what she and her family gained from the Pets4Life idea.
Pretty well everybody loves to have animals around - especially the cute, furry, feathered and fluffy kind right?
So if that's the case, why do we still have so many animals in our rescue shelters despite trying to ban them for sale in pet shops and targeting unethical or backyard breeders?
Sadly very few rescue groups actually try and educate potential pet parents merely trying to show "how many we saved this year"!
But one very savvy animal lover - Cathy Beer decided enough was enough and created www.Pets4Life.com.au - a great resource for wannabe and current pet parents.
She has a great free E-Guide called 'Before You Get A Dog'- 8 essential tips to get it right!
In this podcast Cathy explains what really motivated her to start Pets4Life and reveals some of her successes.
Good friends of well known Aussie larrikin dog trainer Steve Austin might jokingly refer to him as being a "bit of wind" but in fact the phrase was coined by his mother(!) as you'll find out in this very entertaining podcast...
Steve also talks about his new book called Working Dog Heroes (avail on Amazon.com) and some of the amazing stories he has amassed over the years
Vets tell us that just like we humans, any medication we give our pets can potentially have an adverse reaction, especially if we give them the wrong dose… even though by law, the correct amount is always clearly marked on the packet, along with warnings about possible side effects for dogs and cats even when given the right dose.
However… sometimes pet parents – especially those with quite a few a few animals to take care of attempt to save money by buying the biggest size of a product possible and then dividing it up to treat their pets… sometimes with near-fatal results.
In this case, a cat was accidentally overdosed with a well know flea treatment and had to be rushed to the Animal Referral Hospital for emergency treatment by Surgical Intern Dr William Park…
Would you really know if your dog, cat or bird was sick? – Animals are very good at hiding pain or other symptoms of ill health so we thought we’d ask an expert for the tell-tale signs!
The Frog and Tadpole Study Group of NSW - (www.fats.org.au) occasionally receive calls about injured frogs.
A concerned homeowner recently called the Frogwatch helpline describing what sounded like a Striped Marsh Frog 'Limnodynates Peronii' whose rear leg had somehow become wedged under her wheely bin - (trash can for our US listeners!).
The concerned resident and her mother drove it over to Monica Wangmann - from the Frog & Tadpole Study Group NSW (F.A.T.S) who quickly called Exotics vet Dr Jayne Weller at the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney to see what could be done to save the frog.
Despite the odds, an amputation was successfully carried out. This is one very plucky little girl and despite being a ground frog she has been jumping very high WITH her injured leg and is now 'boarding'with Monica. A great job by everyone...
BTW, if you do nothing else just have a listen to this podcasts hear what they called the frog :-)
This week... @ 01'12" - Bloat - Deadly For Dogs - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 07'52" - Dogs & Hugging - Good Or Bad? - Steve Austin @ 16'30" - What It's Like Being A Vet - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 24'27" - Q-Fever - What You Need To Know - Dr Guy Weerasinghe
All of these stories have separate podcast pages for easy sharing via www.vettalkradio.com.au
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 also included in this podcast.
You don't have to be working with cattle to be exposed to this problem! Q-Fever recently struck veterinary staff working with cats and dogs in small animal practice.
The disease causes severe flu-like symptoms but can easily progress to the victim being unable to work for months, even years while suffering the pain of chronic fatigue symptoms, or worse, liver or heart damage.
However Q-Fever is a disease which is entirely preventable thanks to Australia having the world’s only vaccine… but not all veterinary workers are currently protected… Dr Guy Weerasinghe who’s head of the Australian Vets for Public Health explains more.
Ever wondered why vets became vets? Want to know what kind of car they drive or if they use Dr Google to 'solve' cases?...
These are just some of the questions we put to veterinarian Dr Anne Fawcett from Sydney Animal Hospitals. You can read more about Dr Anne on her popular blog 'Small Animal Talk'
Here's what we asked Dr Anne: You can watch the chat right here or select a question - opens a new TAB on our YouTube site.
- 00:00 - What made you become a vet ?
- 01:00 - Is it easy educating pet owners?
- 01:38 - What kind of car do you drive?
- 01:54 - Are vets ripping us off?
- 02:58 - What about pet insurance?
- 03:32 - Veterinary suicide - What's your experience
- 05:08 - Do you use Dr Google to solve cases?
- 06:17 - Are you guilty of 'Vet Speak'?
You don't have to be working with cattle to be exposed to this problem! Q-Fever recently struck veterinary staff working with cats and dogs in small animal practice.
The disease causes severe flu-like symptoms but can easily progress to the victim being unable to work for months, even years while suffering the pain of chronic fatigue symptoms, or worse, liver or heart damage.
However Q-Fever is a disease which is entirely preventable thanks to Australia having the world’s only vaccine… but not all veterinary workers are currently protected… Dr Guy Weerasinghe who’s head of the Australian Vets for Public Health explains more.
PLEASE NOTE: We are testing the 'live' feature of Spreaker, our podcast host - This story was also heard in VETtalk #37. Future 'Live'shows will be announced in advance - thanks for your continued support... we really appreciate it!
This week... @ 01'07" - Anaesthesia... Is It Dangerous? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 07'20" - Home Made Diets... Good or Bad? - Dr Barbara Fougere @ 13'10" - Grass Seeds Can Be Deadly! - Nadia Crighton
All of these stories have separate podcast pages for easy sharing via www.vettalkradio.com.au
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 put under just to have their teeth treated…are they?”
So we thought we’d find out the truth from someone who uses anaesthetics on a daily basis – Specialist Surgical Vet Dr Sarah Goldsmid from the Animal Referral Hospital.
Anyone who's ever seen a puppy almost swimming in their food bowl knows just how much canines of all ages love to eat… in fact, they'll eat pretty much anything, especially if they think it's people food.
But is that a good thing? We know that modern day dogs evolved from wolves who scavenged scraps from early humans -but will they thrive on that kind of food nowadays… what is the best food we can feed - and by default - the worst foods.
Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney is an expert in nutrition and all kinds of healthy things for our pets and helps us out with some great suggestions.
Many people love to walk their dogs more often in the cooler months and interestingly enough the grass is often longer in autumn than summer! But for some dogs that longer grass, and more importantly their seeds, can be not only painful but life threatening in the worst cases.
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia say's they've seen a recent increase in claims for grass seeds and wants to warn all pet owners to be aware of the issue.
- How To Conquer 'Vet Speak!' * Becoming a Vet involves mastering a number a extraordinary skills, not least of which is essentially learning another language, the very complicated terminology used in Veterinary Science. For many vets, using veterinary terms, aka 'vet-speak', becomes automatic which can make it difficult for pet owners to understand what they're saying and what they're being asked to do. Is there a way around this problem?
To find out, we're joined by Judy Gillespie from Vet Answers who discovered that VETtalk's co-host Kaye Browne is an experienced voice and presentation coach, who's also lectured in journalism and communications skills... who might have some answers. So this time, Judy's going to ask the questions!
Is the problem the 'female boxer, spayed with chronic cough'? Or is the problem the family that can't get a good nights sleep because the dog sleeps inside and is coughing all night? What are vets really solving?
'Colourful' - 'Outspoken' certainly 'Experienced'... are just some of the words to describe Dr James Harris OAM. Dr James has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 56 years in several countries and in this short informal chat at the inaugural Sydney Zoobiquity Conference, he explains his frustration at what is NOT being taught to veterinarians and human medicos alike!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Given we’re all so chronically time-poor we've started selecting shorter podcast stories for you each week plus a video which can also be seen on www.vettalktv.com/podcasts
In fact this weeks video about 'DJ' the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo is proving extremely popular on Facebook and if you want to share it with your clients and colleagues via your own FB page, website or newsletter... feel free to ‘share the love’ of animals. There is a 'Share' button on every story page.
Meantime... THIS WEEK'S PODCAST STORY! * How Fat Cats Push Our Buttons - Dr Jonathan Bowen
Does your cat know what buttons to push when it comes to 'dinnertime?' They're masters at it aren't they?... sadly to their own dietary detriment it seems.
Latest estimates suggest more than half the cat population is overweight with many bordering on obese…but why?
British behaviourist Dr Jon Bowen has the answer!
Does your cat know what buttons to push when it comes to 'dinnertime?'
They're masters at it aren't they?... sadly to their own dietary detriment it seems.
Latest estimates suggest more than half the cat population is overweight with many bordering on obese…but why?
In this edited podcast British behaviourist Dr Jon Bowen has the answer, which he revealed to stunned attendees at an AVA (Australian Veterinary Association) Conference…
This Week ...
SEO Optimised, Responsive Design, Browser Compatibility... just three of the many 'technical' aspects of any website - but what about the content and overall design? Does yours stack up?. . @ 00'28"- Does Your Vet Practice Website Underwhelm? Judy Gillespie
This Week... @ 00'37" - Household Hazards For Pets - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 02'30" - Why Do Cats Like Boxes? - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 07'23" - Why Did My Cat Get Asthma? - Nadia Crighton @ 13'43" - Having 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 :-)
Cats are interesting creatures. Some love to cuddle, get in your way and are happy to be seen in open spaces. While others are very shy and depend on having somewhere to 'hide' or at least stay out of harms way.
Dr Anne Fawcett - the brilliant blogger on www.smallanimaltalk.com explains WHY cats who have an environment filled with boxes of all shapes and sizes, do better than those who don't.
Cats cough for a number of reasons - often it's 'just a hairball' usually caused by excessive grooming.
But how would you know if it was something more dangerous - like asthma? Former DOGSLife Magazine editor Nadia Crighton has had cats (and dogs) for many years and reveals how she discovered not only that her cat had asthma but HOW she got it and more!
This Week ...
As a vet your day consists of treating 'client pain' right? But super communicator Steve Jensen believes vets are dealing with the wrong 'client' and proposes a simple method that will really 'ease client pain' and increase your bottom line!
@ 00'50"- How To Solve Client Pain - Steve Jensen from the National Sales Academy (edited version)
This week... @ 00'37" - Biggest Losers Become Biggest Winners - Rebecca Hagney @ 05' 47" - What On Earth Is Zoonosis? - Dr David Jenkins @ 09' 20" - HEY YOU!!!.. Pick Up Yer Poo! - Nadia Crighton @ 14' 42 - Basic Rabbit Care - Dr Ellen Rasidi, ARH
Got a rabbit?... Exotics Intern at Sydney's Animal Referral Hospital Dr Ellen Rasidi loves them and has some good advice for all rabbit owners or if you are new to the world of rabbits and thinking of getting some, this story is for you!.
We say 'some' because most animals love to be with other animals too - especially rabbits!
Ok - here’s a trick question for you… what weighs roughly 1 thousand 500 hundred tonnes and is produced each and every day around Australia? Hint – it’s not gold, more’s the pity.
It’s dog poo!!!
And while those of you listening to VETtalk right now, who are dog owners, would never dream of turning a blind eye to your pet’s daily deposits… unfortunately there are some owners who still do the wrong thing… and that’s putting the future of offleash parks at risk.
We’re joined on the line by Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia…
According to Dr Google - "Zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals."
So if your pet is infected with any kind of bacteria, viruses or parasites and they come into contact with you, it's highly likely you'll get the same disease!
Dr David Jenkins (no relation to Dr Google!) is a highly qualified 'parasitologist' who studies these so called 'zoonotic' diseases and reveals more in this .. er ...'entertaining but educational podcast!'
"My dogs NOT fat!! - He's just 'big boned'... ". Uh huh! It seems we've all made some kind of excuse like this for our much loved dogs right?
And it's not just dogs either. Plenty of cats are... well... overweight according to Veterinary Nurse Rebecca Hagney from Claws 'N Paws Veterinary Hospital in West Bathurst NSW.
On an almost daily basis Rebecca could see that more and more animals coming in to the hospital were on the 'chubby' side and decided to do something about it!
The idea for their Biggest Loser for Pets program came of course from the popular reality TV show. And just like that show 'contestants' are given a weight loss program and an exercise routine to help shed those kilos.
In this short podcast Rebecca talks about the educational aspect for pet owners - who often 'lose count'of the number of treats or portion sizes for their pets.
This Week: @ 00'36" - Feline Nutrition Furfies - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 05'53" - How Well Do Vets Handle Pets? - Dr Kersti Seksel @ 14'20" - Are Backyard Chooks Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller @ 18'53" - Top 10 Craziest Pet Products - Part 2 - Nadia Crighton NOTE: The Vet Pet & Animal News is taking a break this week... but we'll be back! :-)
This week: Something were sure will be of use to many veterinary practices.... @ 00'28"- Pricing Veterinary Drugs Strategy - Dr David Butchart
OK - do the math... leaving GST aside for now... You buy veterinary drugs from a wholesaler for $100. You mark this up 100% so you charge $200 to your client.
You then find a supplier you can buy the SAME or non branded drug for just $50 - WOW! - So you mark that up 100% and charge $100. Cool - the client gets the benefit right? - Sure.. but you miss out on potentially another $50 - $100... Why?
Dr David Butchart from the Platinum Vet Alliance explains.
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 'wassup'!
Animal Referral Hospital's Exotics Vet Dr Jayne Weller also has chooks so this story might be a little 'biased' :-)
Here are the second lot of Top 10 'Crazy Pet Products identified by Pet Insurance Australia' that you need to know!... Missed the first 5? - Check this out: http://bit.ly/1Luj1pp
6) NAIL POLISH Apparently been with for a while - Have you EVER painted your pet's nails?
7) DOG-E & PUSS-E NAIL COVERS & CAPS Hmmm - are your puddy tats nails getting stuck in the carpet?
8) O-DOG-COLOGNE If it smells like a dog it probably is!
9) RAINCOATS & BROLLIES Now we're talkin'- Sounds pretty sensible this one! After all nobody wants a wet dog right?
10) WEARABLE DOG POOP CATCHER! We'll leave this one to your imagination!
What do you feed your cat? A commercial tinned or dry cat food? Do you believe your cat is getting what the label promises?
Well if you've watched a recent ABC Lateline program, viewers should be concerned, their program stating, – quote – “Peer-reviewed research by the University of Sydney, published in the Australian Veterinary Journal, has found that some commercial pet food could cause 'severe illness or injury' to adult cats.”
Pretty scary stuff and it's no surprise a lot of cat owners are worrying about what they're feeding their cats.
www.SmallAnimalTalk.com blogger Dr Anne Fawcett comments
This week... @ 00'39" - WARNING: Easter Lillies Kill Cats! - Dr Narelle Brown @ 04'00" - Are Cats Going Under The Radar? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 06'38"- Do Mice Make Good Pets? - Cindy Cairns @ 09'05"- Top 10 Craziest Pet Products - Part 1 - Nadia Crighton Plus... @17'10"- Latest Vet, Pet & animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week... * When is a rabbit, not a rabbit? * The amazing 'Camera Pill' * 'Killer' Wind Turbines * Poster girl dog Chi Chi highlights animal cruelty
This story is really a warning to all cat owners in particular and relates to this time of year – Easter!
A recent survey showed that about 69% of cat owners could identify an Easter Lilly but only 27% knew they were deadly for cats.
so we went to the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney to see what Internal Medicine specialist Dr Narelle Brown thought of the Easter Lilly and the dangers it poses to our pets.
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 from the aptly named ‘Rodent Ranch’ who also do small animal boarding…
These are the first 5 of 10 'Crazy Pet Products identified by Pet Insurance Australia'that you need to know!...
1) THE PET HIGH CHAIR No you haven’t misread. This is an actual product. The Pet High Chair allows your dog to eat at the table right next to you.
2) HEATED BOWLS The heated outdoor cat bowl will ensure you pet’s food stays warm and ice-free.
3) AUTOMATIC KITTY LITTER BOX These products are very impressive, if you have the cash to splash you’ll never have to consider a stinky kitty litter box ever again.
4) BUTT STICKERS That’s right. Embarrassed about your pooches rear-end when they trot with their tails held high? Well worry no more.
5) INFLATABLE UNICORN HORN – FOR CATS Looking for the perfect Halloween costume for your beloved feline? Then look no further. The Inflatable Unicorn Horn will make your cat the envy of his furry friends.
We'll reveal the remaining 5 of 10 Crazy Pet Products next week!
Summer in Australia usually sees plenty of opportunities for vet practices - big and small - to flourish.
But every year - practice owners sees a lull - a slump if you will - as soon as the weather gets cooler. There's certainly plenty of reasons for this but how can vet practices cope?
What do they need to do... And will a 'business plan'REALLY help"- Dr David Butchart from the Platinum Vet Alliance has some ideas that might help
This week... @00'27" - Will A Business Plan Really Help? @10'28" - Who Are Kaye & Brian? + Better Client Communications
We're the first to admit - we're not business experts - but we DO know plenty of them and we do know what most small businesses need to do to be successful. More than that, part of being successful is knowing how to communicate better.
In this podcast we'll tell you a very (very!) brief background on each of us and let you in on a new online program we're building to enable better vet / client communications.
For some reason we pet owners seem to bond closer to our animals, than say, our family probably because we spend a lot more time with them for one thing!
They're often our shadows - so when they die, we grieve deeply, often more than after a human's passing. So, over the last couple of weeks we’ve been learning what a grief counsellor does… and the various stages of grief.
Now, our special guest, grief counsellor Karen Jaques joins us again to suggest some of the ways to cope with grief.
A few weeks back Karen Jaques – one of only a handful of registered grief counsellors in Australia explained what a grief counsellor actually does… This week Karen joins us again on VETtalk to help explain what actually are the stages of grief?
This week... * Cheetah's Best Friend Could Be A Dog! * The 5 Fascinating Faces Of Felines * Meet Brian - The Swimming Surfing Cane Toad Eating Spider
This week... * Chronic Kidney Disease In Cats * Have A Heart - Cure Heart Disease * Chicken Nappies Could Be A Hit!
This week... @ 00'32" - Are Solo Dogs Ok? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 04'48" - Can We Solve The Feral Cat Problem? - Dr Kim Kendall @ 07'53" - But Why Bother Insuring A Pet? - Nadia Crighton @ 13'07" - Have You Ever Thanked A Vet? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid Plus... @ 18'54" - Latest Vet, Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This week...
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Anatolian Shepherds guarding Namibian farmers' crops from Cheetahs!
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Study: Cats really do have 5 distinct personalities
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A cane toad eating spider named 'Brian' !
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 suburban forest and we immediately suspected a feral cat.
And while this was just one recent incident we have had similar things happen before... So Brian popped over to the Chatswood Cat Palace to see what Dr Kim Kendall had to say about feral cats.....
If you've got a new healthy pet, why bother getting pet insurance?
You MIGHT be lucky and never have any problems in that pet's life... but what if you're not?
Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia tells us she was NOT insured when here dog had a cruciate ligament problem and it cost her dearly!
There’s some really good sales and marketing options out there for veterinary practices which is all well and good… but none of that is going to help your business if people are put off going to your practice because it’s just way too stressful.
Dr Marty Becker – who was in Australia recently – and several other well known vets including our very own Dr Kim Kendall from the Chatswood Cat Palace - have created what they call ‘Fear Free Vet Visits’…
And if you haven’t seen or heard about the ‘Fear Free’ initiative, then we know you’ll enjoy this story.
Busy busy busy!.... Is that you?... You might like 'being busy' but is that really the best way to run your practice... or even your life?
Dr Anne Fawcett from the great blog SmallAnimalTalk.com has some insights into what it means to take some 'ME' time - and also what the colour of your... errr... wee really means :-)
This week....
@ 00'45 - How To Make Vet Visits 'Fear Free' - Dr Marty Becker @ 07'00" - Why Vets Need More 'ME' Time! - Dr Anne Fawcett
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The Platinum Vet Alliance (PVA) is a collection of independent veterinary practices who have joined together to negotiate purchasing agreements that are superior to what individual practices can attain.
But unlike many other buying groups the PVA offers more... much more with Puppy, Kitten, Seniors, Weight Loss and Dental Programs on offer.
Executive Director of the PVA Dr David Butchart explains how PVA started with just 3 local veterinary practices and has grown into 30+ right across Australia.
And it's not just a buying group as you will hear!
Well known American business strategist Shawn McVey was in AU last year at the inaugural Platinum Vet Alliance Conference talking about how to improve veterinary businesses.
But we couldn’t resist taking the opportunity to ask him what’s the biggest challenge facing vets today?
This Week ... @ 01 03" - The Pathway To Success For Vets - Shawn McVey @ 03'47" - Platinum Vet Alliance - More Than Just Buying - Dr David Butchart @ 10'43" - Look What's Out The Back! - Judy Gillespie
As a kid did you ever have braces for your teeth? - Did they work for you?
Well it seems they are also working for dogs which is quite amazing really!
Veterinary Dentist Dr Christine Hawke from the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney and also runs a business - Sydney Pet Dentistry fills us in on the details of this amazing procedure!
It's pretty simple really - READ THE LABEL!... so why do some pet owners still do it?.... Is it because we're lazy or we think we're saving a few dollars?
While some human and animal medications are similar, it;s safe to assume ALL of them are different and that human meds will either make our pets very sick and at worst - KILL them!
Emergency vet Dr Katrina Gregory from Melbourne has seen it all and offers some good advice for all pet owners.
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.
Prevention is better than cure according to Nadia Crighton who has some simple yet often forgotten tips in the short podcast courtesy of Pet Insurance Australia..
This Week: @ 01'00" - Look Out Look Out SNAKES Are Still About – Nadia Crighton @ 06'52" - Doggy Dental Braces – Dr Christine Hawke @ 13'26" - Don’t Mess With Pet Meds – Dr Katrina Gregory @ 19'30" - Two Headed Animals – Dr Jo Sillince Plus... @ 22'38" - Vet, Pet & Animal News – Kaye Browne
Dr Diederik Gelderman from Turbo Charge Your Practice speaks about the meaning of 'Success' - what it means to different people and how we measure it...
Also in the podcast - Millenials. As a vet you probably employ a few... but do you know what they want? - Really?
Did you know simply adding some nicely crafted phone messages for your clients to listen to while they are inevitably put on hold actually 'adds value' to your practice?
Of course we'd recommend www.petsonhold.com.au - why wouldn't we? We're the ONLY vet specialist on-hold service in Australia!
Also in this podcast Judy Gillespie from Vetanswers.com.au gives even more tips about adding value to your practice.
This week... * Terrific Titanium For Macaw Miracle * Lost/Stolen Dog Found 4,000km From Home * Not So Little Piggy Went To Town!
This week the VETtalk Business Channel podcast discovers how to get FREE marketing for your practice.
Judy Gillespie from Vetanswers is back with some great ideas on how you can show value to your clients.
And Dr Diederik Gelderman from Turbocharge Your Practice explains 'success' and what it really means - Plus a quick look at millenials - those 'younger' vets, nurses etc that you employ and what makes them tick! @ 01'25" No Cost Marketing - Steve Jensen - Impact Training @ 06'47" Adding Value + CPD Calendar - Judy Gillespie @ 11'49" What Is Success? + Millenials - Dr Diederik Gelderman
Have you noticed policemen and women looking younger?
Hmmm It’s a fact of life, the next generation of cops – like Vets – look ridiculously young but they’ve done the hard yards thru vet school and will be looking after our pets for decades to come.
We thought it would be cool to chat with one of the newer, yet experienced vets and Dr James Crowley from Allambie Vet in Sydney AU heard about us and got in touch.
And we're very glad he did !
Did you know insuring your new puppy BEFORE it goes to see a vet could actually save you thousands of dollars?
And Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia reveals an amazing phenomena ... the breeds of dogs and cats more likely to be insured by pet owners and the reason why!
You might be VERY surprised!
This Week: @ 01'50" Which Dog Is More Likely To Be Insured? - Nadia Crighton @ 07'15" Feline Fatties Nutrition Nightmare - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 19'23" Heat Horrors Seen By Emergency Vets - Dr Karyn Wesselingh @ 23'05" My Journey As A Vet - Dr James Crowley
Have you got a ‘fat cat’?… we always think of that lazy, lasagna-loving cat Garfield when we think of ‘fat cats!... But are they fat because you feed them too much or because you’re feeding the wrong thing? And most importantly – will they still love you if you put them on a diet??
We asked Dr Anne Fawcett who has a great blog at www.SmallAnimalTalk.com to help answer this perplexing question!
This week... * Smarter Than The Average Dog * Human Animal Bond Deeper Than First Thought * What Goes'Round Comes 'Round!
This Week: @ 02'36" Epilepsy Vs Seizure. What's The Difference? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 07'48" Making Vet Visits Stress Free - Vet Behaviour Team @ 13'35" Pet Friendly Termite Exterminators - Pestec
@ 21'17" Ezee Horse Massage! - Kylie Ebbett Plus... @ 27'22" The Latest Vet Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
In this show... @ 01'25" What's Vetanswers All About? - Judy Gillespie @ 14'18" All About Turbocharge Your Practice - Dr Diederik Gelderman
Most Aussie vets would have heard of Dr Diederik Gelderman. One of the busiest, most dynamic, engaging and exciting speakers in the veterinary sphere.
With over 15 years of experience speaking both to small intimate groups as well as audiences of many thousands he empowers people with his confident, energetic, entertaining and accomplished presentations.
Having run his own practice for over 35 years he learnt the hard way about 'economic success' having failed miserably initially. But after realising the hard truth about being in business he implemented some basic strategies that transformed it into a multi-award winning and highly profitable enterprise. He now shares these and other practice success strategies with audiences all over the World.
In this podcast Diederik outlines how he 'saw the light' and re-built a failing vet practice into an award winning facility
While vets and vet nurses are busy every day saving animals, some people - like Judy Gillespie are just trying to save vets! Well vet practices anyway...
Check out this very informative chat we had with founder of Vetanswers, she might just be the 'answer' you've been looking for, for your practice!
Whether you have a dog or a cat, rabbit even a bird, it's probably swallowed something 'gross' at some stage in it's life right?
Former DOGSLife Magazine Editor Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia reveals the most common and/or worst things people have made insurance claims for relating to their pets. You might be VERY surprised!
This Week * Smallest Animal Kills More People * Smart Dogs Live Longer * Aussie Good Samaratins Re-unite Man & His Dog
This Week: @ 02'10" Anaesthesia De-bunked - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 08'15" Our First 'Future Vet' - Claire Fu @ 15'53" Dealing With Grief - Part 3 - Karen Jaques @ 22'15" Dog Diets Causing Itchy Skin - Dr Joanna Milne Plus... @ 33'45" The Latest Vet Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week: @ 02'40" Being A Veterinary Specialist - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 08'00" Discover 9 Cat Characters - Dr Jo Sillince @ 14'58" The Stages Of Grief Part 2 - Karen Jaques @ 26'04" Vet Students Plan Their Future – Hayley & Suzanna Plus... @ 29'54" The Latest Vet Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week * Health tracking technology has gone to the dogs… * 3D printers continue to improve prosthetics * Bald eagles trained to 'body slam' drones * Scientists uncover source of animal 'pie-bald' patterns
This Week * Study proves dog bite victims 'doing the wrong thing' * Dogs share more than 350 diseases with humans * Kindy kids lunchtime lizard now the classroom pet! Plus... 1st Future Vet Kids Camper accepted into VetSci Uni
One of the worst things about loving pets is the pain we feel when they leave us - regardless whether from old-age, sickness or an accident.
Karen Jaques, one of only a handful of qualified pet loss Grief Counsellors in Australia who has some wonderful, warm advice to get us through this inevitable ordeal.
This Week: @ 01'45" My Dog Ate WHAT!!?? - Nicola Craig & Dr James Brown @ 08'30" How To Find An Avian Vet + Injured Wildlife - Dr Jayne Weller @ 13'04" What's A Grief Counsellor Do? Part 1 - Karen Jaques @ 18'15" Chinese Herbs For Our Pets - Dr Barbara Fougere Plus... @ 23'00" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
We saw a post on the Animal Referral Hospital’s (Sydney AU) Facebook page asking people what they thought was in a dog’s stomach on an x-ray… some said it was an SD-card from a computer – another thought it might be a bottle of pills… one person was near the mark and said a plastic hose fitting… but it turns out it was much worse than that!
It was a brass hose fitting!... how on earth the dog – an English Mastiff named Apollo actually ate it is amazing in itself.
Brian caught up with Apollo’s mum Nicola Craig and we'll also chat with the surgeon who managed to save Apollo.
Some people call it ‘ooga booga’ – others swear by it… but when a qualified Aussie veterinarian administers both conventional and holistic therapies, it’s worth a few moments to listen to find out more – Dr Barbara Fougere from All Natural Vet in Sydney AU joins us on VETtalk Radio
Given many dogs - particularly smaller breeds - can live to 18+, why do animal shelters find it so hard to adopt a dog out after it passes the 'magical' age of 6yrs and 9months mark?
Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia looks at this perplexing question!
This Week - Single Chemo Tablet Trial Spikes Cancer Fighting T Effector Cells! - Brisbane Hi-Rise Cat Puzzled By All The Attention
This Week: @ 02'0" Why Vets & Nurses Need More 'ME TIME'! - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 10'39" How To Find A Feline Friendly Cat Vet - Dr Kim Kendall @ 20'50" Dealing With Heat Affected Dogs - Dr Karyn Wesselingh @ 32'05" Too Old To Adopt At 7? - Dr Jo Sillince Plus... @ 40'25" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
When was the last time you actually went to the bathroom, had a cup of tea or took 5 minutes out of your busy day to have a morning or afternoon snack - even lunch! Most people get to do this pretty well anytime they like during work hours... But not people in the medical field - especially veterinarians and vet nurses.
We chat with the author of a great blog - Dr Anne Fawcett about the need for getting some more 'Me Time' into our lives . The original story can be read here: http://bit.ly/1RTQSKu on www.smallanimlatalk.com
* Do dogs really know how we feel?
* Vets & nurses in VIC & WA praised for bushfire work.
* No more surgery for routine de-sexing?
- Love or Lust? - Kangaroo has Twitter in a twist!
The big news is that scientists have now proved what we dog lovers have always suspected - dogs really can tell how we’re feeling – be it happy or sad or in between.
The teams from Lincoln Uni in the UK and a Brazilian Uni tested 17 dogs by showing them photos of either a human or a dog displaying either a happy face or an angry face and then played a happy or sad voice or bark.
The dogs – who weren’t trained in any way, and who didn’t know the humans or dogs they were looking at – spent much longer looking at the face that matched the audio…
It’s a big deal because it was thought only humans had the cognitive ability to put different sensory events together and come up with a correct answer.
Radio 2GB's Warren Moore invited pet 'Guru' Kaye Browne on to his afternoon show to find out more.
CREDIT: Our thanks to the Macquarie Radio Network for this audio
This Week: @ 01'30" ARH Expands Exotic Vet Services – Dr Ellen Rasidi @ 06'45" Home Made Diets Lacking Nutrition – Dr Jo Sillince @ 12'40" Future Vets Visit The ARH – Dr Scott Bainbridge @ 18'00" Keeping Your Dog’s Eyes Clean! – Christine Speerin
Plus... @ 21'30" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This week: @ 02'07" Should you eat it if you treat it? + What’s Veganuary? @ 12'38" Why So Many Lost Dogs This NYE? @ 20'50" What’s An Anxiety Wrap? @ 27'33" Why Supervising Kids & Dogs Just Doesn't Work! Plus... @ 36'11" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week: * Future Vet Kids Camp - Dr Scott Bainbridge * Bart's Amazing Story - Teangi Chambers * Household Hazards For Our Pets - Dr Sarah Goldsmid - ARH * Dealing With Cat Wee - Dr Kim Kendall Brand new shows start next week Sat 6th Jan 2016... hope you can join us!
This Week: * Worms Worms Worms! - Dr David Jenkins * Natural Oils... Deadly For Pets? - Dr Barbara Fougere * Bad Pets or Bad Owners? - Dr Kersti Seksel We hope you and your family had a great Christmas 2015 :-)
Replay of VETtalk Radio's Kaye Browne appearing LIVE on Sydney radio station 2GB - Fri 18th Dec 2015 with Kel Richards (filling in for Steve Price) talking about Holiday Hazards For Your Pets, the groundbreaking Dementia Trials with dogs, backyard chickens and more!
This Week: * Making Paralysis Ticks 'Fun' - James Perez & Kasey Findlay - ARH * Pregnant? - Get Rid Of The Cat! - Dr Jo Sillince - Pets Australia * Does Your Dog Have Dementia? - Dr Sarah Toole - RNG * Top Tips To Trim A Dog's Nails! - Christine Speeren
* Researchers produce a healthy litter of puppies by invitro fertilization. But why?
* Apparently sleeping WITH your pet is good for you!
- Love cats? - Would you love 'eau de cologne of feline'?
This Week @ 00'58" - 'Exclusive'... CCD/Dementia Trials - Timmy's Story @ 08'53" - So Sarah... What Do You Do? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 11'45" - How To Get Cats To Eat Prescription Diets - Dr Kim Kendall @ 16'30" - Most Bizarre Pet Insurance Claims! - Nadia Crighton Plus... @ 24'03" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
* A 7 month old shar-pei puppy called Henry was dog-napped from the front of a Sydney café this week.
* Why’s Vincent so special? He’s the feline equivalent of a super-hero thanks to his high tech titanium legs.
- Eric the parrot swears so much you could be forgiven for thinking Eric he was trained by a drunken sailor on shore leave!
This Week: A very special 'LIVE' Recording from the Animal Referral Hospital in Sydney with Surgical Specialist Dr Sarah Goldsmid
In this 'LIVE' chat... * The unorthodox way I became a specialist. * Discovering I can’t always get the miracle result for every pet. * Sounds can be disturbing if you let them. * Post-anaesthetic howlers – which breeds are most vocal? * Modern Anaesthetics – better than their predecessors. * Why good/great veterinary care is worth the cost.
@ 10'40" - Puppies & Kittens For Christmas? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 18'40" - Positive Vs Negative Reinforcement - Dr Andrew McLean
PLUS.. @21'40 - The latest pet and animal news with Kaye Browne
This Week... Listen to our special 'LIVE' Recording from the Chatswood Cat Palace Sydney AU or watch the Video version here: http://bit.ly/1PasfIb
@ 01'13" - Why 'Just' Cats? - Dr Kim Kendall @ 03'20" - Making Vet Visits Fear Free - Dr Kim Kendall @ 09'14" - Should We Feed Backyard Birds? - Dr Jayne Weller - ARH @ 10'52" - Should We Buy Cats Xmas Pressies? - Dr Kim Kendall
*** The Latest Pet & Animal News with Kaye Browne is available here: bit.ly/1YwIQY9
Monster Bushfires Kill Thousands Of Pigs In South Australia
Knife Wielding Car-Jacker Also Carries A Dog!
Exiled Russian Royalty's Loyal Dog Re-homed
This Week @ 01'40" - Coughing Cat? Could Be Lungworm! Prof. Vanessa Barrs @ 10'13" - Is My Dog Too Skinny? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 13'27" - Bushfires! - Dealing With Injured Pets - Dr Liz Thrift Plus... @ 21'14" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week A French police dog named Diesel is the world’s latest hero after he was killed in the Paris raid targeting a 4th cell of terrorists.
Closer to home - a Melbourne family is urging pet owners to always phone ahead to their Vet if their pet has been bitten by a snake and they’re rushing to get emergency treatment.
And lastly – something a little ‘different’ from Leicester in England where a love-struck Bulldog had to be freed by fire crews after she got her head stuck in a cat door while chasing down a potential mate.
This week... A TV news crew in Thailand has discovered a rare creature in the Bang Rakam region which has everyone freaking out. The animal which looks like a tiny tiger - but barks like a dog –
Everyone likes Firefighters right? Well there’s one fireman in Brazil who right now is THE most loved and appreciated right around the world after video of him carrying out a rescue went viral.
Speaking of viral videos we couldn’t resist telling you about a skate-boarding Bulldog called Otto who has broken the record for skate-boarding through a tunnel of human legs.
The news isn’t all about dogs… you might have noticed there’s been a flurry of furry cat cafes opening up in capital cities here and overseas… well, a Bristol pub in merry old England has gone one further… describing itself as the purr-fect place to unwind with a pint of beer – but you have to like cats.
This Week: @ 02'25" - Backyard Chickens. So Much Fun! - Dr Jayne Weller @ 06'47" - Why Cats Need Boxes - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 11'36" - Moving House... Forgot Something? - Dr Simone Maher @ 17'45" - New 3 Month Tick & Flea Protection - Dr Rob Webster Plus... @ 22'55" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week: @ 01'45" - Comparative Anatomy! - Dr Joanne Sillince @ 11'56" - Secrets To A Pet Friendly Garden - Sarah Griffin @ 20'20" - Avoiding New Pet 'Paw Wars' - Dr Simone Maher @ 25'50" - Penguin... Wrong Place. Wrong Time! - Dr Jayne Weller Plus... @ 29'13" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week @ 01'08" - How Fat Cats Push Our Buttons! - Dr Jonathan Bowen @ 05'55" - Top Toenail Trimming Tips - Christine Speerin @ 11'56" - What's A Neurological Condition? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 14'07" - Fancy A Ferret? - Sue O'Keefe @ 18'03" - Acupuncture For Horses - Dr Rob Willis Plus... @ 22'08" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week @ 01'08" - What's Your Cat's Personality? - Dr Jo Sillince @ 08'04" - Cumpulsory De-sexing In SA? - Dr Anne Fowler @ 17'10" - Bloat & Signs To Look For - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 23'50" - Early Signs Of Dementia In Dogs - Dr Sarah Toole Plus... @ 27'00" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week @ 0'58" - Is 'Cat Food' Poisoning Our Cats? - Dr Anne Fawcett @ 11'46" - Are Rats Poisoning Our Pets? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 14'47" - Seizures Vs Epilepsy - Dr Jo Sillince @ 23'20" - Bart's Amazing Story - Teangi Chambers Plus... @ 34'35" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week @ 1'08" - Vomiting Dog? What's Wrong? - Dr Narelle Brown @ 4'35" - Physio For Our Pets! - Khristine Edwards @ 10'50" - Which Is Best, Left or Right Paw? - Prof. Paul McGreevy Plus... @ 18'26" - Latest Pet & Animal News - Kaye Browne
This Week @ 1'20" - Get Plucked! - Dr Jo Sillince @ 5'47" - Cats Vs Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall @ 10'17" - What's Zoonosis - Dr David Jenkins @ 13'45" - Busy? Try Exotics! - Dr Jayne Weller @ 16'11" - Competition: Most Unusual Pet Name Plus... @ 17'00" - Latest Pet & Animal News
This Week @ 1'55" - Dry Eye 'Boogas' - Dr Barbara Fougere @ 7'45" - Signs Your Pet Is Unwell - Dr Jo Sillince @ 13'50" - How Do Vets Diagnose Our Pets? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid & Dr Narelle Brown @ 18'30" - Latest Pet News Updates - Kaye Browne
This Week @ 1'10" - Future Vet Kids Camp - Dr Scott Bainbridge @ 4'40" - Top 10 Tops For Buying A Horse - Dr Olivia James @ 8'00" - Latest Pet News Updates - Kaye Browne @ 12'00" - Do Goldfish Think? - Dr Richmond Loh
This Week @ 6'23" - Making Paralysis Ticks 'Fun' - ARH Vet Nurses @ 9'35" - Dealing With Cat Wee - Dr Kim Kendall @ 14'50" - Fear Free Vet Visits - Dr Marty Becker @ 17'44" - Household Dangers For Our Pets - Dr Sarah Goldsmid Plus... The latest Pet & Vet News...@ 1'30"
This Week: @ 4'50" - Diamond In The Rough - The Story of Teddy aka Jet! @ 7'32" - National 'Wash Your Hands' Day! @ 10'46" - New book 'Cats Revealed' - Dr Kim Kendall & Dr Marty Becker @ 15'20" - Spring Allergies For Pets - Dr Dani Hoolahan (ARH Vets) Plus... The latest Pet & Vet News...@ 1'30"
This Week: @ 4'10" - Pregnant? Get Rid Of The Cat! - Dr Jo Sillince @ 7'19" - Bad Pets or Bad Owners? - Dr Kersti Seksel @ 9'10" - Fish Get Sick Too! - Bec Charteris Plus... The latest Pet & Vet News...@ 1'23"
This Week: @ 4'50" - Hip Replacements For Pets - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 6'10" - Natural Oils - Deadly For Pets - Dr Barbara Fougere @ 11'55" - Worms Worms Worms!.. - Dr David Jenkins Plus... The latest Pet & Vet News...
This week: @ 3'36" - Paralysis Tick Emergency - Dr Erin Keffard @ 6'50" - What's 'Scrubbing'? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid @ 9'35" - Local & International Pet News - Kaye Browne @ 11'50" - Dogs Help Human Dementia! - Dr Kersti Seksel