The Tiny Vet Podcast

By Dr Nicole Su & Jez Watts

A very small podcast about big animal issues. New episodes bi-weekly Mondays with Dr Nicole Su (BSc. BVMS MANZCVS Unusual Pets) & Comedian Jez Watts.

Dr Nicole Su is an exotics veterinarian, Jez ... more

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How many episodes does The Tiny Vet Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

The Tiny Vet Podcast episodes:

November 14, 2022 61: Human Food For Human (Dog Food For Dog)
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). Nicole and Jez discuss dogs eating too much human food.
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14min
November 07, 2022 60: High Protein Dog Food (Is A Marketing Trick)
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, so "high protein" food might not be any better for your pet. Nicole and Jez discuss why there are optimal levels of protein in foods, and why more protein isn't always useful.
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11min
November 01, 2022 59: Let The Right Horse In
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. Nicole and Jez discuss some common problems people make when buying horses, and why some horses pick up bad habits once they go to their new homes.
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14min
October 24, 2022 58: Cat Pee Problems
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. Nicole and Jez discuss some ways to help kitties with urinary problems, and what to watch out for.
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15min
October 17, 2022 57: Bird Seed Is Junk Food
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).

Nicole and Jez discuss seed addiction in parrots and how to help them eat healthier.
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15min
October 09, 2022 56: Axolotls
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.
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13min
September 25, 2022 55: Helping Fat Pets (reducing your hungus)
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! Nicole and Jez discuss some methods for successful weight loss in pets.
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14min
September 18, 2022 54: SNAKES ARE COOL! (Nicole loves snakes)
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.

Nicole and Jez discuss the nice things about snakes and why they are our friends.
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11min
September 11, 2022 53: The Right Way To Feed Your Horse
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. Nicole and Jez discuss the basics of horse feeding, and what to increase first when looking to add more to your horse's feed regime.
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12min
September 04, 2022 52: How To Pick A Good Breeder
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. Nicole and Jez discuss some hallmarks of both good and bad breeders, and why going to a breeder CAN be an ethical thing to do.
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14min

FAQs about The Tiny Vet Podcast:

How many episodes does The Tiny Vet Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.