VET Talk Radio Podcasts

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 ...

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...

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.

'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