The Tiny Vet Podcast

A very small podcast about big animal issues. Weekly episodes hosted by Dr Nicole Su (BSc. BVMS MANZCVS Unusual Pets) and Jez Watts @infinitejez (Comedian)

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@NoahKahan Noah every fucking day now I have my regimented “search for resale Noah Kahan tickets” time and it is wearin’ me down but I am happy for you that you sold out. This is just the price some of us have to pay and it’s okay.

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Cute, fat, sniffy little rats get a bad rap for such friendly little creatures. While feral rats ARE considered pests, domestic rats are sweet animals that make great pets.

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What is catnip?? Is it drugs for cats?? Kind of, but they don't need a lighter - which is great as they don't have thumbs.

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Nicole and Jez discuss the difference between supermarket and premium pet foods.

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We're back, baby! Season 2 launches today and also you can support us on https://t.co/yYXXVX8OZf (if you want no pressure)

Episode 63
What Human Foods CAN My Dog Eat? https://t.co/vZIHk1JcKq

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There’s a lot of misinformation about the dangers of parasite preventatives circulating on the internet, but parasite infestation is the far greater risk. Nicole & Jez discuss risk management with regards to parasite prevention, and why it’s almost https://t.co/FybjPn4b13

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Dogs love human food. Humans love human food. Humans just have the ability to manipulate foods for their palatability, but tastiness doesn’t always mean it's healthy! (sadly it's kind of the opposite) https://t.co/yYXXVX8OZf if u wanna throw us a few bucks https://t.co/j6kmvPaD58

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If some protein is good, then more is better, right? Not always! While there are applications for higher protein levels in dog food, there is a limit to how much dietary protein can be processed and metabolised in a day. https://t.co/48cHfAbJ8m

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It's easy to get carried away when planning to buy a horse. Going with a flashy colour, impressive CV, or pretty face instead of focusing on what you need as a rider are common traps. You need to be realistic about what you can do, and what you want to do. https://t.co/3Iqrypmbvd

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Cats are prone to developing urinary problems, and they can be frustrating to manage. Partly, this is because urinary issues often have multiple causes, involving several different triggers. Symptoms can also be nonspecific, or difficult to monitor.  https://t.co/cwgmGwLgUT

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Birds love seed like humans love Snickers, and the analogy doesn’t stop there. Foods high in fat and sugars trigger similar neural pathways to addictive drugs, but like drugs of addiction they are not good for you (or birds). https://t.co/2pp0Se86tQ

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You can't get much weirder than the axolotl, a completely aquatic amphibian (kind of an oxymoron). Despite being common as pets, they're endangered in the wild due to habitat destruction.

Nicole and Jez discuss the intricacies of the axolotl. https://t.co/Z8jfy47pIV

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Fat animals are very cute but are prone to lots of health problems. Weight loss can be challenging as the fatter they are, the more difficult it is for them to move around and keep active. Plus, it is incredibly hard to resist when they ask for a snack! https://t.co/7qa0wGGsAL

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Snakes get a bad rap sometimes, but they're actually very nice animals, and because of their anatomy and physiology, NOT SLIMY. They also make great pets when proper attention is paid to their husbandry. https://t.co/xJWZNnKOc7

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It can be tempting to feed your horse a performance feed they may not need, or load them up with lots of supplements. Just like people, it's important to feed your horse according to the amount of physical work they're doing. https://t.co/2N7yO5xV4X

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Post-COVID, loads of people have taken advantage of the increase in puppy demand to make more puppies & it's sometimes difficult to tell a good, ethical breeder from a someone more concerned with turning a profit than providing healthy animals. https://t.co/b2c2Rf4Sh5

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It certainly seems a bit mean to classify whole species as invasive, especially when it wasn't their choice to be introduced to delicate ecosystems, but it can be one of the biggest threats to ecology, life and wildlife health in our global society.  https://t.co/p47pfP7DQN

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Our pets can run afoul of several species of wildlife, especially here in Australia (there are venomous snake avoidance courses for dogs).

Nicole and Jez go through some common types of wildlife that can cause injury or misadventure. https://t.co/FchtwasDPV

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Nicole and Jez discuss The Great Horseshoe Debate! Should you have shoes on YOUR horse?

(The answer is 'maybe') https://t.co/Sba1mBBCKj

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Horses bring immeasurable joy to riders around the world, but we can't avoid the truth that they are EXPENSIVE to keep. Situations can change, and re-homing a large (potentially lethal) animal is fraught with pitfalls. https://t.co/M7j8fMVNrq