Parhaat Exotic Podcastit (2024)

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Geckos Will Steal Your Heart 19:46

4d ago19:46

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#262: Dr. Doug Mader extols the virtues of geckos as perfect first reptiles because they can be as cute in real life as the Geico gecko on TV, with expressive faces (with eyelids) and charming personalities. Plus they can live 10 to 20 years!Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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05 - Pot-Bellied Pig Basics with Dr. Abby Needleman 53:44

10d ago53:44

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Dr. Abby Needleman, DVM tells us all about starting out in practice with one of the least furry of the exotic mammals - the Pot-Bellied Pig. We cover such topics as: what is a Pot-Bellied Pig, anyways? how difficult are these pigs to see in practice? what are their basic veterinary needs, and how do we get this done in the clinic?…

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Bunny Bonding Tips & Tricks 16:31

11d ago16:31

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#261: Dr. Micah Kohles talks about how to add a 2nd bunny to your home. Slowly! Go to a shelter for a “bunny speed dating event” but still expect to spend months introducing them slowly. Once they are ready for a face-to-face introduction, the bathtub works great as a neutral territory [and it’s too slippery to get good traction to beat up the othe…

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Meet Dayyan the YouTube Reptiliatus Star! 25:29

18d ago25:29

25:29

#260: Starting with a love for dinosaurs as a child, Dayyan evolved into one of the most watched entertaining educators about “herp culture,” explaining fascinating phenomena like “obligate egg eater frogs!”Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Gastrointestinal Stasis: What Every Bunny Owner Should Know 19:00

25d ago19:00

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#259: Dr. Micah Kohles talks about the importance of "keeping things moving along in your bunny’s G.I. tract" by feeding a variety of fibers, like different hay and grasses and dark leafy greens to avoid shutting down the G.I. tract and causing a serious problem.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Decisions, Decisions. How to Choose a Snake? 33:33

1M ago33:33

33:33

#258: Dr. Karen talks about how to choose a pet snake. Corn, King, Milk, and Ball Pythons are all docile snakes costing from $50 to $200. Dr. Karen recommends going to a “reptile expo” to learn about good breeders, veterinary needs, and to join a reptile enthusiast club to learn from those who are passionate.…

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Small Pets in the Classroom 32:30

1M ago32:30

32:30

#256: Annie Petersen speaks about her fascination and love for guinea pigs and how she founded the Association for Human-Animal Bond Studies particularly to promote small animals in classrooms (and in homes like her own!)Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Exotics Need Vaccinations, Too! 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

#255: Dr. Doug Mader talks about the value of vaccinations for exotic pets, urging people not to be afraid of vaccines, especially rabies which all mammals can get. Ferrets can also get canine distemper which can be deadly — but it is essential that it be the killed vaccine for them, never the live distemper vaccine.…

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The Turtle Passionate Couple Behind Garden State Tortoise 29:23

2M ago29:23

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#257: Chris Leone of Garden State Tortoise on the South Shore of New Jersey, tells how he and his wife Casey bonded over a shared love of turtles and now create social media content every day to educate and delight over 2 millions followers, while raising and selling tortoises to pre-approved homes.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Ferrets are Like Kittens That Never Grow Up 33:54

2M ago33:54

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#254: Dr. Karen Rosenthal gives an overview of Ferrets as pets — the highly friendly, social, playful little pets who remain kittenish and will give you years of loving companionship. They use a litter box immediately: just put a litter box in a corner (their preferred location to relieve themselves) and cover the bottom with Dr. Elsey’s Touch of t…

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04 - Ferrets and Their Blood Glucose with Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM, primary author and editor of "Ferret Medicine and Surgery", assistant editor of the Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, AEMV Chair for the Welfare Committee, and "Mother of Ferrets" talks to us about ferret hypo- and hyper-glycemia. She answers such burning questions as: what is the cut off for hypoglycemia in a ferret? …

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Did Tracie's Childhood Rabbit Need Orthodontics? 19:59

2M ago19:59

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#253: Dr. Doug Mader explains how important dental care is for all rabbits and what happens when it is neglected. He answers Tracie's question about whether her childhood veterinarian really did suggest braces for one of her rabbits with buck teeth.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Dr. Doug Talks Turtles (and Tortoises) 20:19

2M ago20:19

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#252: Doug talks turtles — and the differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins. Doug and Tracie reminisce about the “penny turtles” [red eared sliders] they had as kids, and how far we have come with environments designed by ZooMed instead of the little green plastic dishes with a plastic palm tree.…

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Episode 58: SOE Mix 58 Untapped Potential 2024 Opening Mix Tribute To Treasure M 1:40:02

3M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

SOE Mix 58 Untapped Potential 2024 Opening Mix Tribute To Treasure M 1. Phill Colins- True Colors (Gigg Cosco Remix) 2. The Weeknd - Save Your Tears (Soulful Experiment) 3. Usher - How Do I Say(3 Elements Soul Mix) 4. Phill - Nena 5.Gigg_Cosco_-_The_Scientist 6. Cleo Sol - When I'm in Your Arms (Merlzar's Ecstatic Bootleg) 7. Miss Ready & Themba N …

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Episode 58: SOE Mix 58 Untapped Potential 2024 Opening Mix Tribute To Treasure M 1:40:02

3M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

SOE Mix 58 Untapped Potential 2024 Opening Mix Tribute To Treasure M 1. Phill Colins- True Colors (Gigg Cosco Remix) 2. The Weeknd - Save Your Tears (Soulful Experiment) 3. Usher - How Do I Say(3 Elements Soul Mix) 4. Phill - Nena 5. Gigg_Cosco_-_The_Scientist 6. Cleo Sol - When I'm in Your Arms (Merlzar's Ecstatic Bootleg) 7. Miss Ready & Themba N…

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Don't Monkey Around with Monkeys 22:16

3M ago22:16

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#251: Dr. Doug rarely says "don't" about exotic pet ownership if you're ready to provide the right environment. But in the case of monkeys, he explains all the reasons why it is impossible to create what a monkey needs at home. He makes clear it is simply wrong on so many levels to have a pet monkey. DON'T DO IT!…

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Should People Have Birds as Pets At All? 33:19

3M ago33:19

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#250: Leading avian and exotic pet veterinarian Dr Laurie Hess raises the ethical question of whether people should have birds as pets at all. Are you giving them a good life? Taking your bird in the shower with you? Playing TV and music he likes? Providing social interaction, UV light, something safe and satisfying to chew on all the time? And can…

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03 - Rabbit Basics in the ER with Dr. Jennifer Graham 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Dr. Jennifer Graham, DABVP (Avian / Exotic Companion Mammal), DACZM, co-author of textbook, "Exotic Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine" answers many questions about starting to see rabbits in the ER, including: do you need specialized equipment? why do we care how much rabbits poop? what are some important blood work and x-ray findings too…

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Ralphie, The Guinea Pig Therapy Pet 42:21

3M ago42:21

42:21

#249: Nikki talks about her rare therapy pet Ralphie, an Abyssinian guinea pig with a natural Mohawk “hairdo”, who regularly does therapy visits at an adult forensic psychiatric facility, where he has a positive effect on the population he is working with.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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What Kind of Lizard Person are You? 34:47

3M ago34:47

34:47

#248: Dr. Karen Rosenthal discusses the ever-popular Australian Bearded Dragon, which stay small, have a pleasing personality (you need to interact with them!), they “color morph” and can be very beautiful, they don't need to climb and are generally easy to keep. Dr. Karen points out that Nile Monitor lizards are very aggressive, the Savannah Monit…

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Ball Pythons — America's Favorite Snake 18:38

4M ago18:38

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#247: Dr. Doug Mader explains that Ball Pythons are such easy pets, especially as a first snake. For one thing, if they get scared they don't get aggressive — they roll up into a ball and tuck their head into the middle ("with the bitey parts out of the way," as Dr Doug puts it.)Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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How Sick is Your Bird? The Smaller the bird, the Quicker She'll Get Sick 19:42

4M ago19:42

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#246: Avian specialist Dr. Jennifer Graham discusses how birds are prone to respiratory disease and are very sensitive to pollutants in the air — which is why they used to keep canaries in coal mines as a bellwether of air quality. If your bird seems "off," she says, Do not wait before going to the veterinarian if your bird shows signs of illness! …

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Ferrets — the Obligate Hyper-Carnivore 16:08

4M ago16:08

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#245: Dr Micah Kohles, the Chief Veterinary Officer for Compana Pet Brands, talks about the specific nutritional needs of rats and ferrets, which are considered "obligate hyper carnivores." They need meat — and lots of it!Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Annual Exams for Exotics Are "An Ounce of Prevention" 20:20

4M ago20:20

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#244: Dr. Doug Mader, the author of "The Vet at Noah's Ark," explain why an annual exam for exotic pets is so important to catch medical problems early, before they become too costly or life-threatening.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Protect Against RDHV — The Rabbit "Ebola Virus” 21:09

5M ago21:09

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#243: Dr. Micah Kohles from Oxbow Animal health discusses how the deadly RDHV virus can have up to a 90% mortality rate in bunnies — therefore the truly life-saving importance of getting the RDHV vaccine for all pet rabbits.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 57: SOE Mix 57 2023 Conclusion Mix (The Extermination) Season Finale. 1:48:32

5M ago1:48:32

1:48:32

SOE Mix 57 2023 Conclusion Mix (The Extermination) Season Finale. 1. Attention(LnSoul makeup) 2. Supreme SA & Adhesive Twins feat Trevor Mako-Greatness In Me(Soulful Twilight Mix) 3. Ntate Tshego Ft French August - Uthando (Original Mix) 4. Sparkle Ft. RKelly - Be Careful (McCuemza Isaac's Experimental Boot) 5. Audiology Ft French August - For The …

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02 - Hedgehog pain management, sedation and anesthesia with Dr. Grayson Doss 1:15:45

5M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Dr. Grayson Doss, DVM, DACZM takes us through his hedgehog research and answers such burning questions as: How challenging is it to do research on hedgehogs? How often should you be giving buprenorphine? Does injectable sedation work in them? Should you be intubating every anesthetized hedgehog? And, most importantly? Is there a Hedgehog Running Cl…

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Birds Are Perch Potatoes 21:03

5M ago21:03

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#242: Avian veterinarian Dr Jennifer Graham discusses the stewardship of a pet bird and how the inherent problem is that they cannot do their normal behavior, which is to fly! Being sedentary can lead to a host of physical and emotional problems, which as their guardian you need to be aware of and try to mitigate.…

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Your First Vet Visit with Your Exotic Pet 17:25

5M ago17:25

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#241: Dr Micah Kohles, Chief Veterinary Officer with Compana Pet Brands, talks about how to go about planning your first vet visit with an exotic pet to form the beginning of a partnership in its care. You can find a specialized vet at the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians [AEMV], the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) and the Associ…

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Dr. Doug Dispels the Myth — You CAN be Allergic to Exotic Pets! 14:19

5M ago14:19

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#240: Are exotics hypoallergenic? "No, that’s a myth!," Dr. Doug says. Proteins in saliva, urine and feces are what can trigger allergies. These proteins dry — become airborne — and cause reactions in some people with a tendency to allergic reactions.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Little Mammals Need to Forage 19:08

5M ago19:08

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#239: Dr. Micah Kohles explains why foraging is a basic need that is essential to the wellbeing of all small mammals, who engage instinctually in this behavior. He describes how to support meaningful foraging activities to provide enrichment to guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and other little pets.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Decisions, Decisions. What Kind of Pet Snake to Get? 34:38

6M ago34:38

34:38

#238: Dr. Karen Rosenthal describes the characteristics of a variety of snakes to help people choose the right kind for themselves.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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01 - Introducing the AEMV with President Dr. Victoria Bender 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

In this first episode, we introduce Dr. Victoria Bender, current president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV). We talk about her career path, the goals and future of the AEMV, and of course, a kangaroo patient.Kirjoittanut Eryn Hanak

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"Chonkosaurus" the Obese Snapping Turtle 20:27

6M ago20:27

20:27

#237: Tracie asks Dr. Doug whether exotics can get overweight — like the photos circulating on the internet about the gigantic snapping turtle nicknamed Chonkosaurus, who got too fat for his shell. Dr. Doug discusses the dangers of obesity in pets in general, but particularly exotics.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Feeding Your Bird — Is She Insectivorous? Granivorous? 17:12

6M ago17:12

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#236: Dr. Micah Kohles discusses avian nutrition and how to layer the right foods on top of basic nutrition from Zupreem by adding the variety of foods your particular species of bird needs — insects, nuts and seeds, fruit? [Hint: the shape of your bird's beak does indicate the right foods for her.]Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Is It Time to EVOLVE TARANTULA HUSBANDRY? w/ Ryan Marshall 2:14:22

6M ago2:14:22

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This week I sat down with Ryan from Marshall Arachnids to discuss his background in zoology and animal husbandry and how it impacts his tarantula husbandry. We discuss the controversial issues of tarantula care and husbandry and why the bare minimum basic husbandry might no longer be sufficient as we learn more about these arachnids in the wild and…

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An Iguana Smuggled in a Bra? 18:21

6M ago18:21

18:21

#235: Dr. Doug tells the bizarre and hilarious story from his book "The Vet at Noah's Ark" about the woman who wanted a tranquilizer for her pet iguana so she could keep him quiet while she smuggled him into Australia — down her bra!Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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"What's Up, Doc?" Rabbits need More Than a Carrot! 19:36

7M ago19:36

19:36

#234: Dr Michah Kohles [Compana Pet Brands Chief Veterinary Officer] explains the diversity of hays and leafy greens that bunnies and hamsters need to mimic their natural diet, in addition to their pellets.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Petula the Corn Snake, One Man's BFF 18:27

7M ago18:27

18:27

#233: Musical director Alex Rybeck tells why Petula the corn snake is the perfect pet for him... low maintenance, undemanding and he isn't allergic to her like he is to dogs or cats.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Tarantula's Can LEARN!? Tarantula Memory & Behavior 1:51:14

7M ago1:51:14

1:51:14

Support the showKirjoittanut Richard

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Dr. Doug's Basic Bunny Advice 15:38

7M ago15:38

15:38

#232: You can litter box train a bunny [but whatever you do, don't move that litter box!] Bunny proof your home, especially electric cords and cables. Rabbits can have delicate health, so find a "bunny veterinarian" and have a wellness exam twice a year to prevent possibly serious medical issues.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Poor Little Piggies on Craigslist 22:24

7M ago22:24

22:24

#231: Saskia Chiesa of the Los Angeles Guinea Pig rescue talks about how children lose interest in their first pet — a guinea pig — and the parents don't have a plan for what to do with them, so the piggies wind up neglected and discarded.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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People Collect Snakes Like Trading Cards 19:18

8M ago19:18

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#230: Ace Tilton wrote the charming "Little Book of Dog Care" but it turns out they also love snakes and rescue ball pythons (5 at the moment) from people who "collect and neglect" them, then put them on Craigslist. Ace also has a Kenyan sand boa named Confetti, who has what they call "a kitten face."…

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Episode 46: SOE Mix 56 The Art Of Revelation 1:54:00

8M ago1:54:00

1:54:00

SOE Mix 56 The Art Of Revelation

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Is it Good or Bad to Clip a Bird's Wings? 22:50

8M ago22:50

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#229: Dr. Doug talks about the circumstances that determine whether or not to clip a bird's wings. Should you do it yourself or have a professional handle it? And why you should do a "test flight."Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Where Does a Camel Go for Refuge in Florida? 19:11

8M ago19:11

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#227: Martha Rivera, curator of the Everglades Outpost, talks about the joys and challenges of running a refuge facility where people dump unwanted exotic pets. They also rehabilitate and release wildlife, often with Dr. Doug’s veterinary expertise.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Petula the Corn Snake asks “What’s for Dinner?” 18:28

8M ago18:28

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#226: Musician Alex Rybek lists the advantages of having a snake as a pet --- Petula is quiet, hypoallergenic, undemanding and an object of beauty. [However, Petula’s weekly meal does require dangling a defrosted mouse with a forceps.]Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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This Epic Heat is Deadly to Exotics 16:52

9M ago16:52

16:52

#228: Protect your vulnerable exotics from mercury-busting temperatures. Parrots, Jackson's chameleons, bunnies, small birds and mammals can all die in un-air-conditioned indoor spaces or outdoors, too. Dr. Doug suggests ways to keep them cool.Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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Avoiding Bumblefoot in Guinea Pigs 19:47

9M ago19:47

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#225: Dr. Doug extols the virtues of friendly, easy to keep and affectionate guinea pigs as his favorite “starter pet” for kids. But he cautions to house them correctly or they can get bumblefoot!Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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The Brilliance of a Snake’s Forked Tongue 21:33

9M ago21:33

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#224: Dr. Doug Mader extols the wondrous sophistication and utility of a snake's forked tongue and explains “tongue flicking.”Kirjoittanut Tracie Hotchner

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