• Ep. 8- Nutritional Diseases in Reptiles
    Apr 24 2023

    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/

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    Website: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/

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    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

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    1 hr
  • Ep. 7- Helping Wildlife in Natural Disasters
    Oct 11 2022

    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

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    50 mins
  • "Speak Up for a Species": The Amur Leopard
    Jun 8 2022

    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://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions/Amur-Leopard.aspx?sc=AWY1705OQ18316A01275RX&_ga=2.238002755.292227254.1654709813-218727948.1653658717

    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

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    35 mins
  • Ep. 6- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine
    Mar 12 2022

    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: asiansinvetmed@gmail.com

    Music by MBB

    https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic

    https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial

    https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • "Speak Up for a Species": The Florida Manatee
    Dec 31 2021

    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


     

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 5- Avian Orthopedics
    Oct 18 2021

    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: walkonthewildsidepodcast@gmail.com

    Music by MBB
    https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
    https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
    https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

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    54 mins
  • "Speak Up for a Species": The Sea Otter
    Sep 26 2021

    On this month's segment of "Speak Up for a Species" here on A Walk on the Wild Side, we are highlighting the sea otter (Enhydra lutris) in honor of Sea Otter Awareness Week.  Listen in as host Kyle Kansman, 4th-year veterinary student at Michigan State University, talks all about the sea otter and discusses big threats and diseases against their population.  Throughout the episode, there are also questions for you to test your knowledge to see if you are otterly the best at sea otter trivia. 
    This episode is dedicated to a special sea otter, Tazlina, who was rescued by the Alaska Sealife Center as a pup in 2019 and now calls the Vancouver Aquarium her home. 

    Music by MBB:
    https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
    https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
    https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

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    23 mins
  • Ep. 4- Anesthesia & Analgesia in Exotics
    Sep 2 2021

    On this episode of A Walk on the Wild Side, join host Kyle Kansman (2022 DVM candidate) and board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Kirk Munoz (DVM, MRCVS, CVMA, DACVAA) as they take you through anesthesia & analgesia in exotic animals.  Learn about drugs used for premedication, induction, maintenance, and anesthetic emergencies as well as anesthetic monitoring and ways to be more successful with anesthesia in exotic patients.  This episode has a special focus on birds, rabbits, and ferrets with some additional "pop-up" portions related to wildlife provided by Kyle.  Just be aware, this episode in particular is more dense and strongly geared towards veterinary professionals & similar disciplines that work with anesthetic/analgesic drugs.  But of course, all listeners all welcome :) 

    Music by MBB
    https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic
    https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial
    https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music 

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    1 hr and 16 mins