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A Walk on the Wild Side: A Veterinary Podcast
Kyle Kansman, DVM, CertAqV
Frequency: 1 episode/59d. Total Eps: 14

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Ep. 8- Nutritional Diseases in Reptiles
lundi 24 avril 2023 • Duration 01:00:26
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=en
Website: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/
Intro & Outro Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music
Other Music by AlexiAction from Pixabay
Ep. 7- Helping Wildlife in Natural Disasters
mardi 11 octobre 2022 • Duration 49:30
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=en
Website: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.onpodium.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/
Intro & Outro Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music
Other Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
Ep. 3- Conservation Medicine in Zoos
jeudi 24 juin 2021 • Duration 38:31
On this new episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, listen in as Mark Romanoski, a registered veterinary technician at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Wisconsin, talks about conservation medicine in zoos and aquaria. Discover how zoos and aquaria utilize research, conservation, education, and breeding programs to help ensure the survival of so many important species! There's even a special focus on Elephant Endotheliotrophic Herpesvirus (EEHV) and some discussion about One Health.
Music by MBB
AZA Accreditation List: https://www.aza.org/current-accreditation-list
Couch Convo 1- Working with Wildlife
0jeudi 20 mai 2021 • Duration 58:58
On the first ever episode of the podcast's special segment "The Couch Conversations", listen in as hosts Kyle Kansman (MSU CVM '22) and Maddie Chilcote (MSU CVM '22) have an honest and raw conversation about working with wildlife and the field of wildlife rehabilitation. This episode dives into a day in the life of wildlife rehab, how you can get involved, why it is important, and much more! Kyle and Maddie also discuss what this field means to them and provide tips and advice for all those looking to explore the amazing field of wildlife rehabilitation! So grab your beverage of choosing and enjoy!
Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
Ep. 2- Marine Mammal Rehab
Episode 2
samedi 10 avril 2021 • Duration 44:13
On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, listen in as Jane Belovarac, a licensed veterinary technician and the wildlife response program curator at the Alaska Sealife Center, dives into the topic of marine mammal rehabilitation. Learn about the rehab process, why marine mammals are stranding, and the common conditions they face, with a special focus on sea otter and seal pups! This episode is dedicated to and in memory of PV1906, a harbor seal pup that passed away back in 2019. Rest easy my friend.
https://www.alaskasealife.org/
Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
Ep. 1- Anticoagulant Rodenticides
Episode 1
mardi 23 mars 2021 • Duration 43:38
On this first ever episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, tune in as Dr. Stephany Lewis, current wildlife veterinarian at the Ojai Raptor Center in California, discusses how anticoagulant rodenticides affect both domestic animals and wildlife. Listen in as she describes the deleterious effects anticoagulant rodenticides have on non-target species and what we can do to treat and prevent these poisonings. She even shares a special case with us!
Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
"Speak Up for a Species": The Amur Leopard
mercredi 8 juin 2022 • Duration 34:58
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=en
Website: 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://www.globalgiving.org/projects/amur-leopards-conservation/
Intro and Outro Music by MBB:
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music
Other Music During the Episode:
Music by WELC0MEИ0 from Pixabay
Music by Anton_Vlasov from Pixabay
Ep. 6- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine
samedi 12 mars 2022 • Duration 01:05:44
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=en
Website: 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/AsiansInVetMed
Website: AAVMP.org
Email: [email protected]
Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
"Speak Up for a Species": The Florida Manatee
vendredi 31 décembre 2021 • Duration 24:49
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=en
Website: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.podsite.io/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/
Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music
Ep. 5- Avian Orthopedics
lundi 18 octobre 2021 • Duration 53:44
On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Kyle Kansman (Michigan State 2022 DVM candidate) and wildlife veterinarian Dr. Nicki Rosenhagen (DVM at PAWS Wildlife Center) as they make their way through the avian skeleton & talk all things avian orthopedics! Listen in and learn about common causes of orthopedic injuries (such as trauma, anthropogenic effects, and metabolic bone disease), initial stabilization and diagnostics for fractures, and how to manage fractures and joint luxations based on anatomic location. Thanks for listening in and hope you enjoy the episode!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkonthewildside_vetpodcast/?hl=en
Website: https://a-walk-on-the-wild-side-a-veterinary-podcast.podsite.io/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awalkonthewildsidepodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Music by MBB
https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music