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Fun With Anal Glands! - Dr Jo Sillince from 2023-01-08T07:19
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 de...
Study - Pets Are Good For Our Health - Nadia Crighton from 2022-07-14T03:47
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 ...
How To Find A Feline Friendly Vet - Dr Kim Kendall from 2022-05-11T21:56
What makes a good 'Cat Vet'?... Dr Kim Kendall say's cat lovers AND vets need to think more about what really makes a 'Feline Friendly' practice and offer some practical advice in this podcast.
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Easter Dangers - Chocolates&Lillies - Nadia Crighton from 2022-04-14T01:54
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...
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Pregnant? Get Rid Of The Cat! (True or False?) - Dr Jo Sillince from 2022-04-13T22:55
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...
Keeping Pets Safely Warm In Winter - Nadia Crighton from 2022-03-31T23:50
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...
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Chinese Herbs For Pets - Dr Barbara Fougere from 2021-04-28T20:47
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 con...
Hervey Bay Pet Friendly Caravan Parks Update! - Jade Wellings from 2021-04-09T08:40:30
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 ...
How Well Do Vets Handle Pets? – Dr Kersti Seksel from 2021-04-06T09:15
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' t...
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Dealing With Dry Eye Boogas - Dr Barbara Fougere from 2021-03-15T00:39
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...
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How To Tell If Your Pet Is Unwell - Dr Jo Sillince from 2020-12-18T01:00
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 t...
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Dealing With Heat Affected Dogs - Dr Karyn Wesselingh from 2020-12-17T09:00
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...
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Have You Ever Thanked A Vet? - Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2020-08-11T06:00
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 Goldsm...
How To Stop A Dog Fight - Steve Austin from 2020-06-24T19:00
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 own...
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The Dangers of Too Much Doggy Exercise! - Dr Kersti Seksel Off-Leash Dangers from 2020-04-29T08:02:34
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 ...
Never Too Old To Go Under - Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2020-01-05T04:00
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 surger...
Outback Pet Project - Tanya Middleton from 2019-12-17T04:36
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 l...
VETtalk-OnHold-Dec2019-SmokeHazard Warning from 2019-12-10T01:57:50
*** FREE TO USE FOR ANY VET PRACTICES AFFECTED BY SMOKE HAZARD! *** We know many vets in the Greater Sydney region are experiencing a surge in smoke related presentations, so if you have an On-Hold...
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What's Your Pet's Tongue Saying - Dr Barbara Fougere from 2019-04-08T15:00
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 ri...
All About Veterinary Careers - with Dr Emma Davis from 2019-01-28T10:31:35
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!" ...
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Bloat - Deadly For Dogs - Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2018-12-01T07:30
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 de...
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Which Breeds Cost More To Insure...&Why? from 2018-11-03T06:45
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'...
Are Solo Dogs Ok? - Dr Jo Sillince from 2018-10-24T06:15
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 t...
Why Vets&Nurses Need More 'Me Time' - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2018-09-13T23:30
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?... D...
'Dental Braces For Dogs... But What About Cats?' from 2018-08-29T21:53
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 talk...
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2018 Next Generation Veterinary Award - Dr Guyan Weerasinghe from 2018-08-16T06:03
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 f...
August Is Pet Dental Health Month! from 2018-07-27T04:16:41
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?...
Seeing Eye Dogs Veterinary Symposium 2018 - Dr Nicola Cotton from 2018-07-26T03:18:04
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 f...
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All About Seeing Eye Dogs - Dr Nicola Cotton from 2018-07-26T02:21:16
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 ...
Getting Kids Involved In Pet Care! - Michael Zajac, Purina from 2018-07-19T05:52:37
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 ...
What's Story Dogs? - Cindy McGregor from 2018-07-10T04:56
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 the...
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Double Bubble - Double Trouble! - Dr Megan Hemy from 2018-07-09T05:08:09
*** 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 threateni...
GiGi Swallowed A Basket Hook - Dr Karyn Wesselingh from 2018-05-27T23:19
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...
Love Your Pet...Love Your Vet! - Dr Nadine Hamilton from 2018-04-25T05:24:40
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....
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Five Freedoms For Animals - Dr Jo Sillince from 2018-03-28T14:00
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,...
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The Cost Of Good Veterinary Care from 2018-03-01T02:32
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 c...
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Are Genetics Making Labradors Fat? - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2018-02-28T23:58
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 th...
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Hiccup Or Heart Attack? - Dr Jo Sillince from 2018-02-26T21:33
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 - ...
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Vets Diagnosing Vet's Pets! - Dr Sarah Goldsmid&Dr Narelle Brown from 2018-02-19T00:57
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 th...
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VETtalk #59 - Amazing Two Headed Animals - Dr Jo Sillince from 2018-02-08T07:00
Most of us have heard of the two-head turtle Thelma and Louise right... but a two-headed cat??? Dr Jo Sillince from Pets Australia reveals that little gem and more in this week's show.
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Animal Blood Bank Donors Needed - Bec Charteris from 2018-01-24T04:51
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 b...
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Making Paralysis Ticks Fun - Kasey Findlay&James Perez-Christie from 2017-10-17T01:52
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 ...
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Animal Abuse&Domestic Violence - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2017-10-01T21:16
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 mis...
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Are Cats Going Under The Radar? - Dr Jo Sillince from 2017-08-23T09:26
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 consid...
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Cats Vs Toddlers - Dr Kim Kendall from 2017-08-19T03:04
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...
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How To Solve Clients Pain - Steve Jensen from 2017-07-31T23:53
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...
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Made A Mistake? What Do You Do? - Dr Jo Sillince from 2017-07-23T21:12
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 remin...
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Bullies + Expectations - Linda Campbell from 2017-07-23T06:03:29
***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 hypnothe...
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Stressed? - How To Solve It - Linda Campbell from 2017-07-10T10:12:34
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...
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Veterinary Ethics - Part 2-Dr Anne Fawcett from 2017-07-08T22:55:24
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...
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Veterinary Ethics - Part 1 - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2017-07-01T15:00:29
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 Toug...
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How To Keep Pets Moving This Winter - Nadia Crighton from 2017-06-11T00:00
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...
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Hendra Virus Can Affect Domestic Animals&People Too - Dr Maurine Thomson from 2017-05-31T08:00:51
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 ...
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No Cost Vet Client Marketing - Steve Jensen from 2017-05-25T22:15
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 h...
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Why Adopting Older Dogs Should Cost Less - Sue Thomson from 2017-05-25T21:57
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 t...
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Best&Worst Of Being A Vet - Dr Jacob Michelsen from 2017-05-20T02:42:10
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...
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Veterinary Success Secrets Revealed - Dr Diederik Gelderman from 2017-04-04T04:58:41
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...
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Is Pet Insurance Really Worth It? - Nadia Crighton from 2017-03-03T01:05:48
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 emergenc...
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Vomiting Dog? Dr Narelle Brown&Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2017-02-26T22:04:15
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 Anim...
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Why Supervising Kids&Dogs Doesn't Work! - Robin Bennett from 2017-02-25T22:45:51
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 an...
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Weirdest Pet Insurance Claims from 2017-01-15T06:41:28
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 Austral...
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Pets Who Drink Excessively from 2017-01-15T06:38:22
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 Austr...
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July Is National De-sexing Month from 2017-01-15T06:36:18
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 a...
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Introducing New Pets from 2017-01-15T06:33:20
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 mo...
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Insurance Claims Increase Due To Obesity from 2017-01-15T06:30:40
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. ...
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How To Keep Pets Moving This Winter from 2017-01-15T06:28:19
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...
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Hey You - PickUp Yer Poo! from 2017-01-15T06:25:47
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...
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Grass Seeds Really CAN Kill! from 2017-01-15T06:22:15
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 ...
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So Why Bother Insuring A Pet? from 2017-01-15T06:19:30
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 ...
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VETtalk On-Hold Demo from 2017-01-15T01:01:40
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 su...
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All About The Poodle Fun Day! - Dr Jo Sillince from 2016-11-12T02:48:04
'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 ...
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Dogs Help With Possible Cure For Dementia! - The Brain&Mind Institute from 2016-11-06T20:44:27
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...
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Inside ARH - How Passion Gets Results... Vet Nurse Jess Thorpe - Part 2 from 2016-11-01T02:13:28
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 Nur...
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Inside ARH with Vet Nurse Jess Thorpe - Part 1of2 from 2016-10-29T20:59:40
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:...
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Insurance Claims Dramatic Increase Due To Obesity - Nadia Crighton from 2016-10-18T08:31:48
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...
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Wanna See What's Out The Back? - Judy Gillespie from 2016-10-01T08:00
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?.....
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What's 'Team Dog' All About? - Mel Isaacs from 2016-09-30T23:43:33
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 ...
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Double Your Profits In A Year? YES! - Dr David Stasiuk from 2016-09-02T10:31:36
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 t...
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VETtalk #56 - Feature Story... CATastrophic Kidney Condition Caught Just In Time - Kasey Findlay from 2016-09-02T01:53:09
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, particul...
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'Cherry's Near Death Experience' - Toni Comerford from 2016-08-27T02:05:10
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 t...
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Canberra Vet Success Story - Dr Mark Ethell from 2016-08-23T01:38:06
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 Diplo...
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VETtalk #54 from 2016-08-20T03:26:30
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...
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Vet Practice Profits Formula - Diederik Gelderman from 2016-08-20T03:19
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… ...
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Just Surviving As A Vet? - You Can Do BETTER Than That from 2016-08-20T03:18:47
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 sta...
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Vaccines - Are Mystery Ingredients Harming Our Pets? - Dr Jo Sillince from 2016-08-13T00:27:07
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 owni...
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VETtalk #53 from 2016-08-12T23:34:24
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...
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VETtalk #52 from 2016-08-04T23:04:37
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 ...
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Why Dogs Need More Excercise from 2016-08-04T10:26:45
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 aro...
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Lawsuit Madness – Vets&Pet Owners Beware - Dr Jo Sillince from 2016-07-29T05:48:23
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 increasi...
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VETtalk # 51 from 2016-07-29T01:09:46
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 @ 15'3...
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August Is Pet Dental Health Month - Nadia Crighton from 2016-07-28T07:47:43
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 ...
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VETtalk.BIZ - The Dirty Dishes Syndrome - Judy Gillespie from 2016-07-22T03:43:15
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 Dish...
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The Village Vets&Sydney Dog Lovers Show 2016 from 2016-07-21T19:00:30
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 thei...
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VETtalk #50 from 2016-07-21T19:00:18
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 Cat...
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Asking For More Money - Dr Natasha Wilks from 2016-07-15T09:23:03
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 w...
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VETtalk #49 from 2016-07-15T06:29:34
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'...
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VETtalk Business Channel #20 - 9th July 2016 from 2016-07-08T04:02:26
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 st...
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VETtalk #48 from 2016-07-08T02:16:05
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 Sara...
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'Connecting Paws' - Full Audio Of The Presentations from 2016-07-01T10:23:08
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 nur...
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Tax Tips for Vets with Adrian Raftery aka MrTaxman from 2016-07-01T09:20:15
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 ques...
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VETtalk #47 from 2016-07-01T07:49:22
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 J...
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Why Vet Pros Shouldn’t Stay Silent - Sarah Curtis&Liz Armstrong from 2016-07-01T07:42
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 indu...
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Stop Broody Birds From Laying - Dr Jayne Weller from 2016-07-01T07:21:55
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 Exotic...
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Why Desexing Your Pets Makes Sense! - Nadia Crighton from 2016-06-30T00:11:42
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 be...
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'LIVE' - All About 'Connecting Paws' with Sarah Curtis&Liz Armstrong from 2016-06-29T10:28:04
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...
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VETtalk #46 from 2016-06-24T06:00:10
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 Crai...
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LIVE - Dorothy The Duck Goes AWOL - Wendy Herne from 2016-06-24T04:54:41
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 Dor...
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All About Aus-Groom 2016 - Cheryl Shaw from 2016-06-24T04:52:12
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 Na...
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Greyhound Puppy Gets Lucky Break! - Nora Anderson-Dieppe from 2016-06-24T03:02:58
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 alread...
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'LIVE'- What's So Exotic About Exotic Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller from 2016-06-22T10:28:01
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 m...
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VETtalk Business Channel #18 - 18th June 2016 from 2016-06-17T22:41:28
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 ...
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VETtalk #45 from 2016-06-17T10:00:24
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 - Nadi...
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Make It Easier For Clients To Find You! - Dr James Ramsden from 2016-06-17T09:14:41
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 t...
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Fitbark - Monitor Your Pet's Activity - Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2016-06-17T07:40:59
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 b...
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4 Day Feline Fiesta Of Facts - Dr Kath Briscoe from 2016-06-17T06:58
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 ‘de...
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Why Ingesting A Spot-On Is Bad News! - Dr Ingrid Goodman from 2016-06-17T05:34:06
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 dow...
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VETtalk #44 from 2016-06-11T04:27:07
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
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Dog Parks - The Inconvenient Truth - Steve Austin from 2016-06-11T04:17:51
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 th...
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VETtalk Business Channel #17 - 11th June 2016 from 2016-06-10T01:52:23
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 st...
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VETtalk #43 from 2016-06-02T22:47:42
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
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VETtalk Business Channel #16 - 4th June 2016 from 2016-06-02T22:47:25
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 clie...
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Life As A 1st Year Vet Student - Claire Fu from 2016-06-02T06:36:29
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 veteri...
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So Many Pet Fish - So Few Fish Vets - Dr Richmond Loh from 2016-05-27T00:44:46
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 t...
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VETtalk #42 from 2016-05-27T00:04:54
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
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VETtalk Business Channel #15 - 28th May 2016 from 2016-05-26T23:36:49
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 co...
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Tongue Worm Outbreak? - Dr David Jenkins from 2016-05-26T23:24:10
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...
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Dumped Dogs Now Save PTSD Sufferers - Steve Austin from 2016-05-26T23:15:45
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 Stres...
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Introducing New Pets - Nadia Crighton from 2016-05-26T23:04:33
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!" yo...
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AVA 2016 Conference Update - Dr Robert Johnson from 2016-05-26T02:17:31
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 ...
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VETtalk Business Channel #14 - 21st May 2016 from 2016-05-20T22:07:42
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 res...
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VETtalk #41 from 2016-05-20T11:28:50
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
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Mis-used ‘Crank Nosebands’ Hurt Horses During Competitions from 2016-05-20T10:26:27
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 n...
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Is This Aussie Goldfish The World’s Biggest? - Dr Richmond Loh from 2016-05-20T09:52:44
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 ‘...
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'Connecting Paws' - Because It's Not Weak To Speak – Sarah Curtis from 2016-05-20T08:55:37
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 nurs...
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VETtalk #40 from 2016-05-12T23:55:16
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...
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VETtalk Business Channel #13 - 14th May 2016 from 2016-05-12T23:05:26
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 co...
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Mentoring New Grads = Two-Way Win - Monika Cole from 2016-05-12T02:57:35
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 b...
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Pets Who Drink Excessively - Nadia Crighton from 2016-05-11T23:56:14
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... "o...
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VETtalk #39 from 2016-05-06T10:36:44
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 D...
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VETtalk Business Channel #12 - 7th May 2016 from 2016-05-06T07:19:11
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 ...
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How Pets4Life Helped My Family - Meshlin Kouri from 2016-05-06T05:59:08
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 invo...
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Why We All Need Pets4Life - Cathy Beer from 2016-05-06T05:58:23
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...
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Working Dog Heroes - Steve Austin from 2016-05-06T05:58:08
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 thi...
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Flea Treatment Overdose Warning! - Dr William Park from 2016-05-06T05:57:29
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...
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Just Hiccups Or A Heart Attack? – Dr Jo Sillince from 2016-05-06T05:55:36
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!
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Urbanisation Threatens Our Frogs! - Monica Wangmann from 2016-05-06T05:55:17
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 lik...
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VETtalk #38 from 2016-04-29T10:08:17
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-Feve...
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Dogs&Hugging - Good Or Bad? - Steve Austin from 2016-04-29T09:50:14
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 que...
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Q-Fever - What You Need To Know - Dr Guy Weerasinghe from 2016-04-29T09:12:37
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-...
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What It's Like Being A Vet - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2016-04-29T08:47:37
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 Fawce...
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VETtalk Business Channel #11 - 30th April 2016 from 2016-04-29T04:11:15
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-...
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LIVE TEST: Are Anaesthetics Dangerous? with Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2016-04-27T21:29:47
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #37 from 2016-04-22T06:29:14
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 ...
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Are Anaesthetics Dangerous+VetCosts - Dr Sarah Goldsmid from 2016-04-22T06:28:59
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 bein...
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Home Made Diets... Good or Bad? - Dr Barbara Fougere from 2016-04-22T06:28:43
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 peopl...
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Grass Seeds Can Kill! - Nadia Crighton from 2016-04-22T06:28:28
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 important...
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VETtalk Business Channel #10 - How To Conquer 'Vet Speak!' from 2016-04-22T06:28:09
* 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...
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But What About The Patient? - Dr James Harris OAM from 2016-04-15T21:52:16
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 ...
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VETtalk Radio - #36 from 2016-04-15T07:02:26
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 f...
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How Fat Cats Push Our Buttons - Dr Jonathan Bowen from 2016-04-15T07:02:10
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 ha...
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VETtalk Business Channel #8 - 9th April 2016 from 2016-04-08T21:39:42
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #35 from 2016-04-08T07:19:49
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...
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Why Do Cats Love Boxes? - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2016-04-08T07:19:21
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...
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Why My Cat Got Asthma - Nadia Crighton from 2016-04-08T07:19:09
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 Mag...
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VETtalk Business Channel #7 - 2nd April 2016 from 2016-04-01T22:12:36
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 wi...
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VETtalk Radio - #34 from 2016-04-01T06:47:40
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 @...
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Taking Care Of Rabbits - Dr Ellen Rasidi from 2016-04-01T06:20:31
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...
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HEY YOU!!!... Pick Up Yer Poo - Nadia Crighton from 2016-04-01T05:41:53
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!!! ...
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What On Earth Is Zoonosis? - Dr David Jenkins from 2016-04-01T05:05:06
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 cont...
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Biggest Losers Become Biggest Winners - Rebecca Hagney from 2016-04-01T05:00:09
"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... ...
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VETtalk Radio - #33 from 2016-03-25T09:20:31
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" - T...
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VETtalk Business Channel #6 - 26th March 2016 from 2016-03-25T08:17:08
This week: Something were sure will be of use to many veterinary practices.... @ 00'28"- Pricing Veterinary Drugs Strategy - Dr David Butchart
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Pricing Veterinary Drugs - A Strategy - Dr David Butchart from 2016-03-25T08:16:42
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 ...
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Do Chooks Make Good Pets? - Dr Jayne Weller from 2016-03-25T08:16:24
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 ...
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Top 10 Pet Products - Part 2 - Nadia Crighton from 2016-03-25T08:16:06
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 Ap...
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Feline Nutrition Furfies - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2016-03-25T08:15:34
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 ...
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VETtalk Radio - #32 from 2016-03-18T08:27:08
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"- ...
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Pet News - Sat 19th March 2016 from 2016-03-18T08:26:51
This Week... * When is a rabbit, not a rabbit? * The amazing 'Camera Pill' * 'Killer' Wind Turbines * Poster girl dog Chi Chi highlights animal cruelty
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WARNING - Easter Lillies Kill Cats! - Dr Narelle Brown from 2016-03-18T08:26:34
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 onl...
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Do Mice Make Good Pets - Cindy Cairns from 2016-03-18T08:25:38
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 smalle...
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Top 10 Pet Products - Part 1 - Nadia Crighton from 2016-03-18T08:25:15
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 Hig...
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What Good Is A Business Plan? - Dr David Butchart from 2016-03-18T08:00:08
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 weathe...
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VETtalk Business Channel #5 - 19th Mar 2016 from 2016-03-18T07:00:11
This week... @00'27" - Will A Business Plan Really Help? @10'28" - Who Are Kaye & Brian? + Better Client Communications
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Who Are Kaye&Brian + Better Client Communications from 2016-03-18T06:46:30
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...
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Dealing With Grief - Karen Jacques from 2016-03-13T22:02:47
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...
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The Stages Of Grief - Karen Jacques from 2016-03-13T21:11
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...
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Pet News - Sat 5th March 2016 from 2016-03-11T21:18:24
This week... * Chronic Kidney Disease In Cats * Have A Heart - Cure Heart Disease * Chicken Nappies Could Be A Hit!
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VETtalk Radio - #31 from 2016-03-11T06:30:22
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...
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Pet News - Sat 12th March 2016 from 2016-03-11T06:20:02
This week... * Anatolian Shepherds guarding Namibian farmers' crops from Cheetahs! * Study: Cats really do have 5 distinct personalities * A cane toad eating spider named 'Brian' !
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Can We Solve The Feral Cat Problem? - Dr Kim Kendall from 2016-03-11T06:10:16
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 thin...
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But Why Bother Insuring A Pet? - Nadia Crighton from 2016-03-11T06:05:41
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 A...
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Fear Free Vet Visits - Dr Marty Becker from 2016-03-11T06:00:40
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 yo...
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Vets Need More Me Time - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2016-03-11T06:00:38
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 h...
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VETtalk Business Channel #4 - 12th Mar 2016 from 2016-03-11T06:00:27
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 Got a story, product or service you'd like to share with AU...
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Platinum Vet Alliance - More Than Just A Buying Group - Dr David Butchart from 2016-03-05T07:00:35
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 at...
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The Pathway To Success For Vets - Shawn McVey from 2016-03-05T07:00:18
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...
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VETtalk Business Channel #3 - 6th Mar 2016 from 2016-03-05T05:05:17
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 Gille...
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Dental Braces For Dogs? - Dr Christine Hawke, ARH Dental Services from 2016-03-04T07:00:40
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 t...
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Don't Mess With Pet Meds - Dr Katrina Gregory from 2016-03-04T07:00:32
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 a...
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Snakes Still About? - Nadia Crighton Pet Insurance Australia from 2016-03-04T07:00:17
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. I...
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VETtalk Radio - #30 from 2016-03-04T04:40:17
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"...
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What Is Success+Millenials - Dr Diederik Gelderman from 2016-02-29T00:54:44
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 ...
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Adding Value To Your Vet Practice - Judy Gillespie from Vetanswers from 2016-02-29T00:51:11
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 w...
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Pet News - Sat 27th February 2016 from 2016-02-28T21:11:25
This week... * Terrific Titanium For Macaw Miracle * Lost/Stolen Dog Found 4,000km From Home * Not So Little Piggy Went To Town!
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VETtalk Business Channel #2 - 28th Feb 2016 from 2016-02-27T09:00:13
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 you...
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My Veterinary Journey - Dr James Crowley, Allambie Vet from 2016-02-26T09:00:26
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 ...
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Which Breeds Cost More To Insure - Nadia Crighton from 2016-02-26T06:50:42
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #29 from 2016-02-26T05:10:40
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 We...
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Feline Fatties Nutrition Nightmare - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2016-02-24T05:33:56
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 wro...
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Pet News - Sat 20th February 2016 from 2016-02-23T23:04:24
This week... * Smarter Than The Average Dog * Human Animal Bond Deeper Than First Thought * What Goes'Round Comes 'Round!
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VETtalk Radio - #28 from 2016-02-19T07:13:22
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 @ ...
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VETtalk Business Channel #1 - 21st Feb 2016 from 2016-02-19T03:00:51
In this show... @ 01'25" What's Vetanswers All About? - Judy Gillespie @ 14'18" All About Turbocharge Your Practice - Dr Diederik Gelderman
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All About Turbo Charge Your Practice - Diederik Gelderman from 2016-02-19T03:00:34
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 bo...
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What's Vet Answers About - Judy Gillespie from 2016-02-19T03:00:16
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 ha...
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Weirdest Pet Insurance Claims - Nadia Crighton Pet Insurance Australia from 2016-02-16T23:09:59
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 ...
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Pet News - Sat 13th February 2016 from 2016-02-12T08:28:08
This Week * Smallest Animal Kills More People * Smart Dogs Live Longer * Aussie Good Samaratins Re-unite Man & His Dog
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VETtalk Radio -#27 from 2016-02-12T08:27:49
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 -...
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VETtalk Radio - #26 from 2016-02-05T09:00:14
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 Pl...
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Pet News - Sat 6th February 2016 from 2016-02-05T09:00:01
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-...
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Pet News - Sat 30th January 2016 from 2016-01-30T22:37:20
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 C...
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What Do Grief Counsellors Do? from 2016-01-29T20:32:04
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 l...
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VETtalk Radio - #25 from 2016-01-29T08:02:25
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 - Kare...
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My Dog Ate WHAT!? - Nicola Craig&Dr James Brown from 2016-01-29T03:38:49
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 t...
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Too Old to Adopt at 7? - Dr Jo Sillince from 2016-01-23T21:30:35
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 Sillinc...
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Pet News - Sat 23rd January 2016 from 2016-01-22T19:00:43
This Week - Single Chemo Tablet Trial Spikes Cancer Fighting T Effector Cells! - Brisbane Hi-Rise Cat Puzzled By All The Attention
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VETtalk Radio - #24 from 2016-01-22T12:00:13
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 Wes...
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Vets&Nurses Need More "Me Time" - Dr Anne Fawcett from 2016-01-21T00:30:50
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 prett...
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Pet News - Sat 16th January 2016 from 2016-01-15T07:51:42
* Do dogs really know how we feel? ------------------------------------------------ * Vets & nurses in VIC & WA praised for bushfire work. ------------------------------------------------ * No more...
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Do Pets Know How We Feel? - via Radio 2GB from 2016-01-15T07:27:42
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #23 from 2016-01-15T06:57:24
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" K...
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VETtalk Radio - #22 from 2016-01-08T20:34:16
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 Doe...
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VETtalk Radio - #21 from 2016-01-01T09:00
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 B...
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VETtalk Radio - #20 from 2015-12-25T09:00:35
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 Chris...
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2GB LIVE Kaye Browne 18 Dec 2015 from 2015-12-18T12:45:39
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 ...
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VETtalk Radio - #19 from 2015-12-18T08:14:38
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 - R...
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Pet News - Sat 12th Dec 2015- Kaye Browne from 2015-12-11T09:00:24
* Researchers produce a healthy litter of puppies by invitro fertilization. But why? ------------------------------------------------ * Apparently sleeping WITH your pet is good for you! ----------...
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VETtalk Radio - #18 from 2015-12-11T09:00:02
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 Kend...
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Pet News - Sat 5th Dec 2015- Kaye Browne from 2015-12-04T22:04:57
* 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 e...
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VETtalk Radio - #17 from 2015-12-04T09:00:10
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #16 from 2015-11-26T23:14:39
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 @...
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Pet News - Sat 28th Nov 2015 - Kaye Browne from 2015-11-26T05:46:47
Monster Bushfires Kill Thousands Of Pigs In South Australia ------------------------------------------------ Knife Wielding Car-Jacker Also Carries A Dog! ----------------------------------------...
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VETtalk Radio - #15 from 2015-11-20T02:11:22
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.....
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Pet News - Sat 21stNov 2015- Kaye Browne from 2015-11-20T00:30:42
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. -----------------------------------------------------...
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Pet News - Sat 14th Nov 2015- Kaye Browne from 2015-11-13T23:34:54
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 – -...
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VETtalk Radio - #14 from 2015-11-13T06:07:45
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" - Ne...
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VETtalk Radio - #13 from 2015-11-06T04:57:23
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" - Pengu...
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VETtalk Radio - #12 from 2015-10-30T03:45:54
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #11 from 2015-10-23T10:37:32
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" - Ear...
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VETtalk Radio - #10 from 2015-10-16T04:09:37
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" - Ba...
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VETtalk Radio - #9 from 2015-10-09T07:00
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......
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Animal Referral Hospital from 2015-10-06T07:19
Specialist and emergency vet hospitals have a different 'sound'
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Pet Resorts Australia from 2015-10-06T06:26
A short sample of our VETtalk On-Hold tracks for this client
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VETtalk Radio - #8 from 2015-10-02T14:05:10
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #7 from 2015-09-25T20:00:22
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 ...
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VETtalk Radio - #6 from 2015-09-18T19:00:09
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 Goldfi...
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VETtalk Radio - #5 from 2015-09-11T14:05:06
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #4 from 2015-09-04T22:24:40
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...
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VETtalk Radio - #3 from 2015-09-04T22:22:05
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 N...
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VETtalk Radio - #2 from 2015-09-04T22:21:04
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 l...
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VETtalk Radio - #1 from 2015-09-04T22:18:51
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 H...
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