A Walk on the Wild Side: A Veterinary Podcast

Kyle Kansman, DVM, CertAqV
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A Walk on the Wild Side: A Veterinary Podcast

A Walk on the Wild Side is a podcast designed to educate veterinary professionals and other animal lovers on all things involving wildlife, zoo, aquatic, and zoological companion animals. Tune in as host Dr. Kyle Kansman, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, interviews veterinary professionals and other experts in the zoo, zoological companion animal, aquatic, and wildlife field. Also enjoy listening to the podcast's special segment "The Couch Conversations", where Kyle is joined by best friend and colleague, Dr. Maddie Chilcote, as they dissect the topics discussed in the interviews, talk about navigating veterinary school and getting your foot in the door in this field, and much more! AND enjoy the podcast's short segments "Speak Up for a Species", where Kyle and Maddie share facts about a specific species and highlight diseases or threats they face and what we all can do to help! Show us some love on Instagram (@walkonthewildside_vetpodcast) and like us on Facebook for continual info on episodes, animal health, and special content! Website: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/

  1. 04/24/2023

    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 a...

    1 hr

  2. 10/11/2022

    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 ...

    50 min

  3. 06/08/2022

    "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...

    35 min

  4. 03/12/2022

    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...

    1h 6m

  5. 12/31/2021

    "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 know...

    25 min

  6. 10/18/2021

    Ep. 5- Avian Orthopedics

    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 lux...

    54 min

  7. 09/26/2021

    "Speak Up for a Species": The Sea Otter

    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 otte...

    23 min

  8. 09/02/2021

    Ep. 4- Anesthesia & Analgesia in Exotics

    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, ...

    1h 16m
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A Walk on the Wild Side is a podcast designed to educate veterinary professionals and other animal lovers on all things involving wildlife, zoo, aquatic, and zoological companion animals. Tune in as host Dr. Kyle Kansman, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, interviews veterinary professionals and other experts in the zoo, zoological companion animal, aquatic, and wildlife field. Also enjoy listening to the podcast's special segment "The Couch Conversations", where Kyle is joined by best friend and colleague, Dr. Maddie Chilcote, as they dissect the topics discussed in the interviews, talk about navigating veterinary school and getting your foot in the door in this field, and much more! AND enjoy the podcast's short segments "Speak Up for a Species", where Kyle and Maddie share facts about a specific species and highlight diseases or threats they face and what we all can do to help! Show us some love on Instagram (@walkonthewildside_vetpodcast) and like us on Facebook for continual info on episodes, animal health, and special content! Website: https://awalkonthewildsideaveterinarypodcast.com/

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