A Walk on the Wild Side: A Veterinary Podcast

Ep. 8- Nutritional Diseases in Reptiles

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Dr. Kyle Kansman,  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV), as he interviews the outstanding Dr. Doug Mader, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline), DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian), ECZM (Herpetology). Dr. Mader is a renowned board-certified veterinarian in zoological medicine and author of multiple books including the textbook "Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery", and his new book "The Vet at Noah’s Ark". On this episode, Dr. Mader will discuss nutritional diseases in reptiles, focusing on nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (one of the metabolic bone diseases) and hypovitaminosis A. As always, thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the episode! Link for "The Vet at Noah's Ark" and more: https://www.dougmader.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkonthewildside_vetpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/Intro & Outro Music by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_musicOther Music by AlexiAction from Pixabay

Ep. 7- Helping Wildlife in Natural Disasters

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Dr. Kyle Kansman, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV), as he interviews wildlife veterinarian Dr. Bree Talbot, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Australia's largest mobile wildlife hospital.  Listen in and learn about the story behind the birth of Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and the effects of natural disasters on wildlife and the critical role of wildlife rehabilitation, with a primary focus on the bushfires that have devastated Australia.   As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkonthewildside_vetpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.onpodium.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/Intro & Outro Music by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_musicOther Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

"Speak Up for a Species": The Amur Leopard

On this segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we are highlighting the critically endangered Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis). Listen in as host Dr. Kyle Kansman, DVM, a current veterinary intern at Colorado State University, talks about the Amur Leopard, the threats against their population, and what is being done to save this critically endangered species.  At the end of the episode, Dr. Kans brings back "Fact or Fiction", a fun true or false game for you to test your leopard knowledge.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkonthewildside_vetpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.onpodium.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/A few organizations where you can donate to help the Amur Leopard:https://donations.zsl.org/wildcats/https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions/Amur-Leopard.aspx?sc=AWY1705OQ18316A01275RX&_ga=2.238002755.292227254.1654709813-218727948.1653658717https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/amur-leopards-conservation/Intro and Outro Music by MBB:https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_musicOther Music During the Episode:Music by WELC0MEИ0 from PixabayMusic by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay

Ep. 6- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine

On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Kyle Kansman (Michigan State 2022 DVM candidate) as he interviews two other incredible veterinary students, Floyd Williams Jr. (Purdue University 2022 DVM candidate) and Hira Basit (University of Florida 2022 DVM candidate and co-founder of Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals) on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession.  Listen in as we discuss issues surrounding race, ethnicity, sexuality, and other facets of DEI including how we can help grow DEI in the profession and some of our personal experiences and stories about how DEI has shaped us as people and future veterinarians.  Celebrating DEI in all aspects of life is incredibly important and we hope that this episode brings discussion and meaningful change to the profession.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkonthewildside_vetpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.podsite.io/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/Links for the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals:Instagram: @AsiansInVetMed Facebook: Facebook.com/AsiansInVetMedWebsite: AAVMP.orgEmail: asiansinvetmed@gmail.comMusic by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

"Speak Up for a Species": The Florida Manatee

On this month's segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we are highlighting the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris ). Listen in as host Kyle Kansman, a 4th-year veterinary student at Michigan State University, talks about the Florida Manatee, the threats against their population, and why 2021 has been the deadliest year on record.    At the end of the episode, Kyle brings back "Fact or Fiction", a true or false game for you to test your knowledge and see if you qualify as a manatee maniac.  For updated and current information on the Florida Manatee, please also visit https://myfwc.com/research/manatee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkonthewildside_vetpodcast/?hl=enWebsite: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.podsite.io/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/Music by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_music