Kiwi veterinarians Esther Fan and Marcus Taylor bring you bite-sized pieces of clinically relevant knowledge to your every day nurse – followed by a few fond (or not-so-fond) memories of their adventures so far.
In this final episode of Nuggets, your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss pain relief. There are many different types of pain relief, so how do you know when and how to use them? Extra for experts: which classes of pain relief can you combine effectively to perform 'multimodal' pain relief? Send your answers to the Instagram page and we will let you know if you're on the money! Stay tuned to hear how to un-impress horse clients, and how a little lamb became so much more than a lamb chop!
We are sad to announce this as the final episode. A huge thanks to all our dedicated listeners! You guys make this worthwhile and mean a great deal to us! The Instagram page will stay active so feel free to get in touch with any questions, feedback, or just to tell us how life is going for you in the veterinary world of soft paws and scratchy claws!
7 Jun 2022
15. Is My Pet in Pain? & Esther Tells Tails
Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss how to tell if an animal is in pain. As many species of animals have adapted to hide their pain, it can be difficult for an owner (and clinician!) to diagnose pain. They will also venture into the difficult territory of helping owners decide when it is 'time' for their beloved pet. Stay tuned to hear how Esther dabbled in organ trafficking in Bolivia!
20 May 2022
14. Brachycephalic Breeds & 'I AM a Tourist FOOL!'
Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss the social trend toward brachycephalic breeds. Many of the people going out to buy one are getting much more than they bargained for! In this episode, we discuss the common issues associated with brachycephalic breeds and what can be done to treat them. Stay tuned to hear about Marcus's adventure with the Jordanian military.
P.S - Anyone who gets the Rush Hour 2 reference in the title is my friend forever. Love Marcus!
3 May 2022
13. Itchy Dogs, Chinchilla Mobs & Chastity Belts
Today, your hosts Esther and Marcus go through the ins and outs of allergies in dogs. Allergies are the underlying cause of many common conditions in dogs and are often overlooked or misunderstood by clients and practitioners too! Stay tuned to hear how Esther may have worked with the incredible hulk once on a farm, and about the time Marcus made the world's smallest splint for an animal controversially banned in Australia.
18 Apr 2022
12. Nuggets' top 5 lab tips & Marcus went to Ukraine
Today your hosts Esther and Marcus explain how to do a perfect microscope slide prep and keep those pesky vets off your back! They also discuss blood smears, histology samples, and urine samples. Stay tuned to hear about Marcus's recent trip to Ukraine to help with the ongoing refugee crisis.
28 Mar 2022
11. Fleas, Arthritis, & Esther the Taskmaster
Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss Capstar for treating fleas, and pentosan polysulphate for arthritis. Stay tuned to hear about 7-year-old-Esthers home-schooling ventures and the theory that she turned her unsuspecting sister into a violin virtuoso.
14 Mar 2022
10. Kennel cough & Arabian Glory
Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss a common infectious disease in dogs, Kennel Cough! Stay tuned to hear about Marcus’s recent move to do some vet work in the deserts of the Middle East.
28 Feb 2022
9. Surgical Drains & Mongolian Magic
Ever been faced with a drain removal on a patient and been unsure of how to pull it off? Fear not! Today your hosts Esther and Marcus explain the ins and outs of surgical drains. Stay tuned to hear about Esther’s intrepid Mongolian adventures!
15 Feb 2022
8. The Pregnant Bitch & Santa Land
Today your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss pregnancy diagnosis in bitches and queens, including choosing between ultrasound or radiographs, at what stage to use either imaging choice, and which views are best. Stay tuned to hear whether Marcus was able to get his half-frozen wife home during their dog sledding trip in Lapland.
31 Jan 2022
7. How Much to Feed Mr Wiggles & When Surgery Becomes an Archaeological Dig
How much food should owners be feeding their pets? Today, your hosts Esther and Marcus tackle this question and Esther describes a Jurassic surgical experience.
18 Jan 2022
6. What to Feed Our Pets & Viking Love
Today, your hosts Esther and Marcus discuss the importance of choosing the right food for our pets and explain the best ways to educate pet owners about their animals' diets. Stay tuned for a romantic tale from a swooned love puppy.
4 Jan 2022
5. Dogs that Pull & Golden Showers
Today, our hosts Esther and Marcus discuss how to help owners deal with dogs that pull on their leads. Stay tuned to hear some of their favourite farm side disaster stories!
21 Dec 2021
4. Conjunctivitis & Camel Confessions
Today your hosts and veterinarians Esther and Marcus discuss conjunctivitis. Stay tuned to hear some of their most embarrassing fails at work later in the show!
7 Dec 2021
3. Atelectasis & that time Marcus bit a Chickens Head
Today our hosts Marcus and Esther explain atelctasis, an important condition where a lung lobe becomes collapsed.
Stay tuned to hear some travel stories about gross food they have eaten overseas!
23 Nov 2021
2. F3 vs F4 Vaccinations: Who Shall be king?
Coming up today, Esther and Marcus breakdown the key differences between the common cat vaccinations, F3 and F4.
Stay tuned into the episode to hear them share their most touching work stories - featuring that naughty alpaca who didn't want to come out and the dog that defied all odds.
23 Nov 2021
1. Introducing Nuggets
In their very first episode, Esther and Marcus introduce themselves as veterinarians and give you the break down of what this quirky podcast is all about!
With thanks to Yoon See Ng for image design and Dean Miller for mixing the music.
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