When undertaking a scientific study on the efficacy of CBD in pain relief in dogs an issue that didn’t occur to me was the problem of getting the CBD across state borders in The USA without being tagged as a drug dealer. The answer – move the s

How much did you say it was? You are kidding me! A look at the cost of veterinary care.

May 7th, 2023 13m 35s

Having spent my working life in veterinary practice, a lot of it as a practice owner, I am well used to comments about how much veterinary services cost, some in jest, some in shock and occasionally some in anger. Is this fare criticism though?

From surviving to thriving. We work in a tough profession. How good is your mental wellbeing?

Mar 12th, 2023 35m 40s

Unfortunately, the veterinary profession can really take a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of those in it. In this episode of The Vetpodcast I have a frank discussion with Canadian veterinarian Dr Marie Holowaychuk who is a passionate a

Have you got a disaster plan for your pet? (Encore)

Feb 22nd, 2023 15m 35s

Following the disastrous floods that have hit the north of New Zealand following cyclone Gabrielle last week, I think it is opportune to revisit a podcast I recorded a year or so ago with Sue Kinsella and Alison Vaughan from RNZSPCA. If you hav

Antimicrobial Resistance. You gave what to who? The British Health Secretary, some left over antibiotics and a return to the dark ages.

Oct 24th, 2022 13m 12s

“Without urgent action, we are heading for a post-antibiotic era, in which common infections and minor injuries can once again kill” A quote directly from The World Health Organization.This isn’t hyperbole, this is potentially our future (as i

GiRLS Talk. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Aug 29th, 2022 31m 28s

One of the givens in this world is that things never stay the same, we are always learning and we are always improving. This is as true for the veterinary profession as it is anywhere else. The information changes are based on must come from so

When it is time to say goodbye. A frank discussion on pet euthanasia with Dr Kathleen Cooney.

Aug 3rd, 2022 36m 53s

If you have been a listener of the Vetpodcast for a while you may recall an episode we recorded back in early 2021 with Dr Melissa Trupia discussing end of life decisions and treatment. In this episode we are taking the inevitable next step tod

The History of Veterinary Medicine Part 2. Enlightenment, advancement and change.

Jul 19th, 2022 21m 6s

This is the second part of our discussion on the history of veterinary medicine with Dr Bruce Vivash Jones. Bruce is a retired veterinarian, veterinary historian and author and has written what is possibly the most complete account of the hist

The History of Veterinary Medicine Part 1. Superstition, sacrifice and religion.

Jul 4th, 2022 29m 55s

This is the first of 2 episodes discussing the history of veterinary medicine with Dr Bruce Vivash Jones. Bruce is a retired veterinarian, veterinary historian and author and has authored what is possibly the most complete account of the histo

Veterinary Suicide. If you only ever listen to one episode of The Vetpodcast please let it be this one!

May 23rd, 2022 10m 54s

Whether you are a vet, vet nurse, RVN, allied veterinary professional or a pet owner, if there is only one episode of The Vetpodcast you ever listen to, please let it be this one. It is heart-breaking. I read with absolute despair that another

Easter Suprise. Chocolate and Grape Poisoning

Apr 12th, 2022 10m 11s

Here in New Zealand, apart from the obvious religious significance of the festival there are 2 icons that you cannot escape. Chocolate Easter eggs and raisin filled Hot Cross Buns. Unfortunately, both chocolate and grapes are potentially toxic

Let Me Point Out Your Prostate!

Mar 31st, 2022 15m 24s

Most men of a certain age can tell you exactly where their prostate gland is. The doctor has pointed it out to them literally on more than one occasion. Male dogs can also have issues with their prostate glands, and yes, just like our human col

Don't eat that, it is disgusting!

Mar 15th, 2022 15m 6s

Something like 16% of dogs do it. Almost 100% of humans find it disgusting. It makes me gag! I am talking about coprophagia. What is coprophagia? – Eating faecesI chat to Jess from nutritionRVN about this less than savoury behaviour.We talk abo

Have you got a disaster plan for your pet?

Mar 1st, 2022 20m 34s

News bulletins are full of disaster stories. In the case of a disaster have you got a plan for your pet? I talk to Sue Kinsella and Alison Vaughan from RNZSPCA about “disaster preparedness”.It is as simple as:- Microchip your pets- Have a cage

Hairballs.

Feb 8th, 2022 11m 22s

There is nothing worse than being woken up in the middle of the night by that hacking coughing sound of a cat bringing up a hairball unless it is standing on it in bare feet. We discuss causes, treatment and prevention of hairballs.

"This dog is all that is keeping mum alive. If the dog dies she dies!" Pets and senior citizens.

Jan 16th, 2022 13m 44s

As a veterinarian, it is not uncommon for a pet to be presented to me on behalf of a frail older person by a friend or family member and having the forceful if not somewhat chilling statement made to me “this wee dog is all that is keeping mum

Things they said. Some of the best comments of the year.

Dec 16th, 2021 14m 20s

It’s the end of what has been for most of us a very trying year so rather than dive into a technical topic for this last podcast of 2021, lets listen to some of the words of wisdom (and out-takes) from our many and diverse guests over the past

Under Pressure. A Dive into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Nov 26th, 2021 16m 15s

How about a treatment that circulates oxygen around the body dissolved in plasma rather than haemoglobin that diffuses oxygen into those hard to reach spots like damaged tissue with poor blood supply and deep seated infections? How useful is th

Avian Medicine. The Tweetment Episode

Nov 12th, 2021 46m 47s

We talk again to UK exotic vet Benjamin Kennedy. This time about birds, both how to keep them and for the vets and vettechs tips and tricks to help you examine and treat them.· History of keeping birds as pets· Do they have pers

Reality Television. Should I really be screaming at the screen?

Oct 22nd, 2021 10m 33s

I have always been of two minds about veterinary programs on television. In truth, the reason I took up this wonderful profession in the first place was my love of the James Herriot books and the original television adaptation of them. Without

Caring for exotic pets.

Oct 5th, 2021 43m 27s

Exotic pets are becoming quite common in the world. They don’t take up much space, they don’t eat much, and you don’t have to take them for a walk every day. We catch up again with UK veterinarian Benjamin Kennedy and we discuss exotics as a pe

Can you blood test a spider? Treating the creepy crawlies - invertebrate medicine.

Sep 14th, 2021 45m 51s

Not all animals have fur, but vets can still treat them. Ever wondered what to do with a sick spider or a sluggish snail. UK veterinarian, Benjamin Kennedy discusses what veterinary science can do for invertebrates.We ask:What are inve

Back to basics. How to get the most from the visit to your veterinarian.

Aug 27th, 2021 18m 12s

I am working on a couple of interviews at the moment that aren't quite finished so I have delved deep into The Vetpodcast archives and pulled out a couple of short recordings that hopefully will be of interest to our pet owning listeners. How d

The Microbiome. Just like a well cared for lawn.

Aug 8th, 2021 23m 59s

Think of the microbiome as a lawn. It has weeds, requires fertilizing and it is possible to carpet bomb it killing all the good microbes if you aren’t careful. We chat with Jess from nutritionRVN about what has been referred to as the second br

Have spay kit, will travel. Vets Beyond Borders. Delivering veterinary aid in difficult times.

Jul 19th, 2021 23m 44s

Around the world, hundreds of animal welfare organizations are striving to improve the life of millions of animals that have no other access to veterinary attention. All too often, a main obstacle to providing such treatment is a lack of adequa