A Malnourished Penguin Is INFESTED WITH TICKS | Bondi Vet

[@mindyspencer412]

Never in my life would I think a Penguin could have ticks! Water taxi? That's fantastic.

[@samanthabaines3578]

We have a water taxi where I live in the UK

[@dizz4258]

I still can’t believe that penguins could get ticks. I guess it makes sense because penguins have fur just like other mammals so they should be able to have ticks

[@MikkoSimila]

Ticks are cancer In physical form. They need to go.

[@queenwein16]

I know right? That's the first thing I thought too. A penguin with ticks?

[@MikkoSimila]

@@BrevityBuzz if ticks go extinction, world won't notice. That's how useless they are. Ticks are Menace.

[@tamarrajames3590]

Moments like this restores one’s faith in humanity. Good on the caring tourists.🖤🇨🇦

[@stuartpratt3662]

well if you could catch a wild animal so easy then it would need some sort of check up by wild life experts

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@stuartpratt3662 Definitely, but a lot of people simply don’t bother.🖤🇨🇦

[@Runner-Boy]

@@stuartpratt3662 wait so that elephant i caught needs help

[@maddy8855]

Thank God for the tourist that noticed, and took that baby 🐧 in, and called. You guys were at the right place- at the right time! You saved his life! 👏 💕 🏆

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@Runner-Boy well…either the elephant does, or you do lol.😏🖤🇨🇦

[@sharibigay4712]

Glad to see that George is still doing great (lucky guy to have Chris for his dad), still can't believe someone would be that cruel. SMH. Another save, treat and release, great job per usual.

[@MietyB]

George passed away a few years ago he has an other rescue cat named cricket now this is from an old episode

[@Nucifero58]

@@MietyB at least George lived the best life.

[@MietyB]

@@Nucifero58 true 😊

[@ldg508]

@Tazer Face the person who did that is suffering every minute of there miserable life, you have to sick in the head to do something like that

[@moniwelch3032]

@@ldg508 8th I o0000

[@mutantmaster1]

It he survives to adulthood, he's gonna have so many wild stories to tell his kids

[@giorno6657]

Yeah with his human talking mouth

[@anahipbalcazar5731]

Yep

[@karinarodriguez4582]

@@giorno6657 They communicate differently just because they dont speak the same language as you doesnt mean they dont communicate

[@Spartan_Rage7]

@@giorno6657 bold of you to assume animals don’t have in their own way of communicating.

[@MJSGamingSanctuary]

@@Spartan_Rage7 Its known birds and even insects can communicate to some degree. Just a bit difficult to translate squak or pheromones.

[@reginaphalange4182]

I had no idea that there are penguins in Australia, or that there is a species so small! Apparently they're called "little penguins" or "fairy penguins". They live in Australia and New Zealand, have a lifespan of 6 years, adults grow to be 12 to 14 inches tall, and weigh just 3.3 lbs. Sadly, they're eaten by whales, seals, and sharks. Harmon is so small and vulnerable. I really hope he's safe and happy out there, somewhere.

[@mickcarson8504]

There are heaps of Penguins, seals, etc. Come to Phillip Island, Vic. Heaps of Penguins on Parade every evening.

[@reginaphalange4182]

@@mickcarson8504 That sounds amazing!

[@michaelversace456]

@@reginaphalange4182 You do realise that Australia is the original cradle of life right? Life started in Australia then branched out. Unless you are one of those Americans who think the earth was 10 000 years old and that some god created humans.

[@Random-ql6rr]

@@michaelversace456 "One of those Americans" A majority of the world is religious, and usually that religion involves whatever superior entity they believe in, creating the earth

[@michaelversace456]

@@Random-ql6rr The majority of Australia is atheist. Don't care if you believe in fairies. Just keep that BS to yourself. I don't need to hear your lunacy.

[@jenniferthacker4231]

Who would have thought that a baby penguin would have ticks on them!!! Great save Dr. Chris, as always, you're the BEST!!! Thank you for all you do!!! 🤗🥰❤

[@marleneclough3173]

At one time here in South Africa the penguins were dying then they discovered they had babiosis - tick bite fever!

[@Jupaodebatata]

This penguin is already an adult lol, it's a different species from the penguin we see in the movies. You can tell he's not a baby just by looking at his feathers.

[@kungsime4896]

Not a baby btw its a little blue penguin

[@thickgirlsneedlove2190]

@@Jupaodebatata No it isn't SMH

[@thickgirlsneedlove2190]

@@kungsime4896 Noooo

[@rand5106]

George is like "Don't think you can replace me with any animal you drag out of the water."

[@joannemurdock7899]

Yes! George the cat was jealous! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@maddy8855]

LOL! 😂

[@NOHTenma]

George: "Well, well, well. Look what the vet dragged in."

[@lorireed5291]

I love the fact that Dr Chris takes his work home with him!! Thank you for keeping these animals safe!💖

[@Always_the_villain]

We definitely need more vets like him in the world ❤❤ ❤ it's much more than just a job to him!

[@MichelleSuzanneM]

God Bless u Dan & Ashley & to all the other Beautiful Souls who take out time in rescuing helpless animals ! Dr Chris u r an angel of Life as usual. Much love from Providence, Rhode Island USA ❤❤❤❤

[@ashleyranch9721]

i hope Harmen lives a good life!!

[@vickiherring5422]

Chris is such an amazing vet and person. Wish he was closer to us so I could take my fur baby to him.

[@jbird_33]

Thank you for Helping animals!

[@jbird_33]

These people are true hero's

[@XSemperIdem5]

When I saw how relatively calm he was, not trying to peck or scratch 😬 Poor Little fella really needed help. I'm so glad the medication worked without causing a reaction. Hopefully Little Herman is out there getting nice and chunky and will rejoin his colony come moulting season.

[@mauriceryton]

That was awesome, great save of a helpless little penguin.

[@leecat9732]

Chris is a wonderful human being saving helping the animals. My cats love his grain free cat biscuits!!

[@iciclecold2991]

Hold up... grain free cat biscuits? Cats aren't supposed to eat grains! What kind of horrible manufacturer does that!?

[@leecat9732]

@@iciclecold2991 yea grain free means there's no grain in the cat biscuits!

[@synivy4576]

Why is no one talking about the awesome couple who saved this little guy! Congrats to them hope their doing amazing‼️

[@candystamping4552]

Lol! So adorable. I think this little guy hit a special spot in Chris’ heart 🥰

[@MJSGamingSanctuary]

Are you going to send the ticks to a lab to get them checked out? I know of course you probably won't find the specific penguin again but finding out where the ticks are coming from might benefit any researchers studying the penguins maybe even help them protect them if they can figure out where the ticks are coming from.

[@islandercirce2]

Paralysis ticks are pretty much everywhere on the east coast of Australia, so nothing really to be gained. They hide in low growing bushes, grasses etc. & are very common.

[@qyarn588]

Which pathogenic microbe? Humans affected too?

[@islandercirce2]

@@qyarn588 Not a microbe. The paralysis ticks produces a toxin that is injected into the host when they feed. It's not like some of the other tick transmitted diseases. Humans mostly experience an allergic reaction to the toxin, often a headache. I've never heard of anyone severely affected or dying though (according to the literature) there have been rare instances.

[@qyarn588]

@@islandercirce2 Ty, interesting. A toxin! Was mentioned in the video, but I might not have taken the information seriously/factually enough!

[@mickcarson8504]

Ticks are everywhere, Maxwell. They could have been brought to Australia 250+ years ago from transporting European domestic animals in the country for food and milk. Nobody bothered to check the animals for fleas, live, ticks, worms, parasites, etc. They just chucked them in cages and off to Australia they came, including foxes, cats, dogs, rats, as we know it. Bit by bit, over the years these pests spread out and wide, in fields, forests, barns, houses and on all wild and domestic animals. A bonanza of blood gold for them all. Foxes, have them, Koala have them, Kangaroos, Emus, Dingos, Parrots, even snakes have them not to mention rabbits, Hares and Porcupines. As if the dilemma is not enough, they are also on birds of prey as well, Falcons, Eagles and even seagulls and now, Penguins? While our number one enemy is the silent and dreaded mosquitoes. We also have those little night vampires, the bed bugs. Another absolute pest is the leech. Man shouls have been born like the electric eel. Nobody gets to touch that. A 300V zap is all it needs to clean their body of parasites. Who thought that life is a bed of red roses?

[@gurbindersekhon8240]

When I shifted to an apple plantation in the country, my dogs started getting these ticks... It's really shocking how much they can affect the health of every animal they latch on to... I check both my dogs everyday, but sometimes they get as big as the ones in this video... My vet gave me a solution that I have to apply a drop off of the dog's spine... It's really effective!!! These vets are amazing people!!! They're doing wonderful work here...

[@anndownsouth5070]

If you ever watch the videos from Takis Shelter in Crete you'll see they have tablets that they give to the cats and dogs that kills off the ticks and fleas within hours and protect the animal against these parasites. I'm not sure how often it needs to be repeated, but it seems a if all the staff travel with some in their cars just in case.

[@TheTardisDreamer]

This was such a sweet story with the penguin! I hope he can find his friends! And it's so funny seeing his place then! I would've expected he lived in some really fancy, expensive place by himself or with his partner. I did not expect to be reminded of a typical Sydney sharehouse with the flatmates and the mismatching couches and the dodgy kitchen with the little fridge everyone has to share haha

[@islandercirce2]

This video is from the very early days of Bondi vet, so several years ago. I daresay his accommodations are a little more upmarket now.

[@anneterry3660]

Bondi Vet is part of my day. The amount of diverse knowledges, the skills and the improvisations these vets make, and the information for viewers make my world so much larger. Thank you Dr Chris and the Bondi family.

[@Skull_Silhouette]

Thank you sir for helping all these animals 🥺

[@Thedownwardmineon]

I hope Harmon has a wonderful, full life!

[@crowplayz5611]

😃💚 yes hes thw best guy

[@Abyssal2808]

I didn't know penguin's could get ticks! That's crazy!

[@carmynconnerley11]

Same!!

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

Why? They have fur…

[@HoneyBee-pc5jx]

ticks could stick to anything from mammals to birds, and even reptiles from what i’ve observed.

[@aerokayo]

Anything that has blood, warm or cold, can get ticks. Even ticks can get ticks.

[@eltigueraso]

@@MsTinkerbelle87 feathers*

[@betsysoutherland6069]

I'm so pleased that George found a home with Dr. Chris. George's story was heartbreaking. That little penguin was adorable and so lucky to get the help and TLC he needed.

[@arieslondon92]

I was so happy to see you made George part of your family as hard as you worked to save his life I believe it bonded you and George for life the life you gave back to him the trust in a human after one could betray and hurt him so. To live through such a traumatic event can effect an animal just as it would a human . George needed you after you saved him emotionally he needs you to trust again and to relieve him of his PTSD I'm glad I get all his love and loyalty you deserve it. I'm glad were able to save the penguin you had to take a chance but you didn't have a choice and it worked out perfect but at least in the future you know that the serum could be an option for another penguin if that ever happens again.

[@ShaeSandybanks]

Poor lil buddy. Lil Blues are my faves

[@giorno6657]

Its just so amazing to see you all really saving the lifes of the animals. I just want to thank you and your team . Keep growing.Let there be more people like u.

[@michaelfred258gmail7]

Hello babe how are you doing?✌️

[@bsanders2396]

I am so happy that this wee penguin survived by some great people....Chris saved his life with serum that saved him with tick antiserum. He's healthy. And will join his mates.

[@advlia686]

I freaking adore Dr Chris , him helping animals to adopting George ,he's a good human being 💕

[@deniseann7056]

What a great video was so nice seeing the penguin get better and go back to the wild, what a great job the vet done aswell

[@christineramsey6578]

I was happy you were giving him so well needed nourishment. Poor baby.

[@megan92585]

I'm thinking they had him for longer than a few hours. Glad he made a full recovery. Harman is adorable as is the man who saved his life.

[@barbaracholak5204]

Bondi Vet Tick's like the water? I had no idea.. Thanks to Dr. Chris this little guy/girl lives to see another day ❣ Salutations 🏨

[@prcervi]

ticks don't like the (at least salt) water, little penguin got washed up on shore and basically got jumped by the ticks while penguin was trying to recover from the bruising

[@barbaracholak5204]

@@prcervi Thanks 👍

[@a24-45]

For 7 months of the year Little penguins spend the night on land, at their colony - in this case the foreshores of Manly near the bushland reserves. Sydney bushland contains ticks, so Manly is the most likely source-- as Little penguins dont come ashore anywhere else other than their colony. The vet thought that the penguin was already weak from hunger and dehydration, which suggests that the ticks had been on the bird for some days. It's highly unlikely that the penguin got the tick at Bond where it was washed up-- Bondi just isn't bushy enough for ticks, not the right habitat. If people could get ticks at Bondi Beach, that would really turn the beachgoers off!

[@mariaortmeier6102]

Just googled the height of pinguins. Now Im satisfied. The animal is an adult.

[@StephanieLinda_]

There's so many types of Penguins but they are all so CUTE.

[@nettyspeaks]

Those who found the penguin really were attached and cared. Thank you to them

[@nadineduncan8903]

Well Done Dr Chris u are a legend u really are with all the animals u take home build them back up and release them totally amazing

[@kellystruthers8525]

I had no idea Dr Chris kept the Kitty, that episode was good also. God bless

[@joannemurdock7899]

George is one very.lucky cat ! To be rescued from the water and then adopted by Dr.Chris Brown! 🥰💕💙💜🐱🥰💜💕💙🙏🙏

[@kathybricco1464]

Thank you so very much to the tourists who picked him up and got him to help! You saved Harmons' life!!

[@purple_mango162]

So I wouldn't say two ticks is an infestation but hey it is unusual to see ticks at all on a penguin. I happily watch Dr. Chris and Scot and the rest of the life saving crew. Please keep doing the best you can for animals.

[@corgiw7281]

I've heard chickens can carry ticks, so a penguin isn't too out of spec.

[@SM-2702]

No words to explain what I feel for Dr.Chris❤️ he is indeed a miracle worker . Even I saved a stray dog who was infected with deadly ticks now the doggo is healthy and safe 🤗 Everything goes well 👌

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Best vet show in the world. Thank you for everything you do.

[@JesusismyGOD]

Kind souls to pick him up and take him home to try and protect him. So sweet.

[@LuciaGries]

Hello Dr Chris, that's so cute.. we have a lot of these Ticks here too.. Thanks for sharing this video.. ❤😊🎉Thank for your help.. 😊❤🎉You are a great vet

[@LadyGecko]

I was expecting more than two ticks for an infestation.

[@GadereneLegion]

He’s tiny though. One more tick and he probably wouldn’t have lived.

[@skd7028]

Exactly

[@StephanieLinda_]

A full grown dog can die from ONE of them. so yeah this poor baby penguin is VERY infested. It was killing him.

[@emily-rainbeetle7856]

Is this an Australian thing? … because in the US pets do NOT die from a single tick. Ever. I have had ticks myself, I’ve taken them off of my pets and other people’s pets my whole life. My cats have 1-4 at any given time during the summer. This is normal.

[@LadyGecko]

Depends on where you live. There are roughly 900 species of ticks around the world and about 90 of them can be found in the US and are fairly limited to about 16 states. Of the 90, there are only 5 are known to carry pathogens: Blacklegged, American Dog, Brown Dog, Lone Star and Rocky Mountain Wood. It should be noted that these are 'hard' ticks. The ones that are mostly found on dogs and cats are the 'soft' ticks.

[@farmgirl9888]

Thanks for making my heart smile. Bless you.

[@mariesanchez6533]

Penguin was cute and I’m so glad you helped out and I especially liked that you were talking to the penguin it was really funny and cute.

[@lukacarryu9837]

This made me cry because of his pain and off how cute he is

[@willasyn3136]

What a cute little bird!

[@onlyjuan100]

You are wonderful people thank you

[@SuzanneOlsson]

wow. This dude is a super hero! Thank You.

[@kattewhetu2613]

You're the man doc! The penguin looked happy az😊

[@annmarietromblee3413]

Hard to think of a penguin with tick bite sickness. Dr. Chris you're such a big hearted guy. I admire your approach to your profession. Sometimes things are regular and routine. I love when a case is challenging and to watch you interface with the patient and the animals owner. Then you go into action. You have good instincts and your courageous and not afraid to take risks. God Bless you. Think how many patients you saved and even more gratifying is the fact that you are healing and educating the owners. By word of mouth you do much good for your profession. I just read also that you married. Congratulations to you and yours. I'm curious if she is also a vet, or into Animal Wildlife and Conservation. So, many good wishes for you both.

[@charmeleon3680]

Such a sweet little penguin ❤️ And a lucky one too! 🍀

[@grandKopite]

This is why I love this channel and this vet, he knows and can heal anyone , especially my favorite animal

[@petergriffith4109]

I was not fully convinced about his total recovery by the end, that little bit of struggle he had made me doubt a lot on his survival in the wild.

[@maddy8855]

Yes, I noticed that too. He appeared to struggle as he tried to walk into the water... Should have kept him a bit longer...?

[@16poetisa]

@@maddy8855 Hopefully he consulted with some wildlife rehabbers, depending on the species it's not good to keep them too long

[@markie_p]

When he started swimming he looked great. You also have to keep in mind he didn’t have a chance to walk in that boat ride

[@Abyssal2808]

I just now sae this channel on my recommended again. I needed to see this. Thank you!

[@bendeywendy8065]

Aw, using his little flippers as crutches!

[@jenniferbalogh9487]

Bondi Vets are heros. Thanks for all you do. It was amazing to see Herman get stronger and how excited he was making sounds while swimming out. I had happy tears building up but I held it together lol. I bet Herman would have made an amazing addition to the family if he couldn't be released. It would have been cool to see how he made out. I love this chanel.

[@victoriagreenhall5196]

Chris's hair is everything ❤️💖😁 thanks for saving Harmon 👍

[@TheExplorer2400]

Good luck harmen hope you have a wonderful life and stay safe

[@mirleiv6045]

Little Harmon walking into the ocean was absolute bliss. What a cutie💕

[@realitate666]

Such a beautiful lil fella, I wish him many years of healthy life ❤

[@wickedone9143]

That was amazing!!! Little penguin is very fortunate that couple took him in for care. And the fact that he had a great veterinarian looking after him!

[@nanuq83]

I had no idea baby penguins could walk on all 4s like that. Absolutely adorable, I hope the little guy made it.

[@izzy1949]

Omg he was sooooo cute...thankyou...

[@unknowncreature-0069]

One of my favorite memories as a child is when I found a common murrelet on the beach in Oregon. There was lots of dogs nearby and I knew they weren't supposed to be on the beach, so my mom and I took him to a wildlife rescue center two hours away. I hope he's doing well today...

[@wrldtm5803]

God bless this man for being so kind and loving my heart feels so better for penguin and the cat.😍😘😌I love animals!!!! Thank u so much

[@aussielegends2641]

Poor little penguin Keep up the good work, u r amazing! 👌👏👍💯

[@noviceprice2731]

Thank you to the shop owner is heros.

[@crystalawrey2362]

I look forward to new videos! These shows are so amazing. The vets are beyond top notch! Keep up the amazing work! Lots of love from Canada!

[@mjremy2605]

Good job, Dr Chris! What a sweet penguin. Great work saving this precious life!!!! Thank you from California.

[@austyn1061]

Dr Chris is a Godsend to all animals

[@romanthomas2748]

The difference in the morning is huge. He's absolutely beautiful. Go well Harmon. 👏 x x x

[@Abyssal2808]

I love that the tourists care so much! :)

[@lisadavis3658]

The ending was just adorable!

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

Chris you are amazing 🤩 ! That’s one lucky penguin. You went above and beyond for this little guy. You gave him a second chance at life.

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀

[@joannemurdock7899]

Hope u r well Grammy Bear! Love from Australia 💕💙💜🙏🙏🐨

[@linedanzer4302]

He's a survivor and a thriver! I wish the little guy well.

[@jezielcruz4963]

I am so inspired of what you are all doing. How blessed I am to watch this kind of videos. I feel like I'm observing personally. The happiness and excitement looking into the patients going well. It is so heart warming 😍🤗 Thank you so much 🤗

[@anafelix4455]

Omg I am learning so much a 🐧 can get ticks 😲 Chris is so smart I can stay watching him all day.

[@pchrisgizcam4591]

ARE YOU SURE YOUR WATCHING THE SHOW OR DR.CHRIS

[@anafelix4455]

@@pchrisgizcam4591 both 😂😂

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@pchrisgizcam4591 🥰both!💕💙

[@Caysonator007]

I love how round his cats head is. How cute.

[@PrettyBlueFlowers]

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Harmen 🤞🏻 really really hope the little guy finds his colony!

[@JIMBO8472]

nice when they are given a fighting chance. the rest is up to him and nature

[@thomasdwyer413]

Absolutely precious rescue!

[@cynthusinfinite]

Too intense lol then a grin from ear to ear. Bon voyage beauty. Dr. Chris too good to be true! Whisperer and healer to the vulnerable.

[@creative_leafeonpony_fan1545]

That is such a sweet vet. And with a good sense of humor, too!

[@sagaedling195]

CHRIS ADOPTED GEORGE! That makes me so happy! He deserves some love ❤️

[@Tactix_se]

So sweet

[@queenwein16]

This guy has such a huge heart! Wish he was my dog's vet. He's amazing!

[@huntley36]

Thank you for you hard work and dedication to all creatures

[@jessvee7256]

I didn’t know Australia had penguins? That’s cool 😎 I hope the little guy does ok out there💕🤗 You guys are awesome for saving him! 👍

[@jesusandeduro208]

Thanks doc good job and to the family livebthe puppy wish everybody has the love for thier pets thanknyou madam

[@vaeh5210]

He is a cutie 🥰 God bless y’all 🥺🙏🏽

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I used to live in the southeast of the US where ticks are common. People use guinea fowl to eliminate tick infestations and the side benefit is guinea also eat fleas.

[@eminempreg]

Man I mis the guinea fowl. I live in Oklahoma and they've disappeared from my area. Haven't seen them since 2009.

[@a.curiouscat7729]

I swear I think I’m in love with Dr. Chris!!! Just don’t tell my husband. 🤣 Another wonderful video!!!! 🥰

[@tima2553]

Aren’t we all🤣

[@nicole4659]

And Dr Scott

[@ShayAlliah]

Girl. You're the reason why I don't plan to get married

[@Sabouma28]

You and a lot of other women

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@tima2553 yes we are 🥰💕Dr. Chris!💙

[@karindickinson7993]

What else can I say : Thank you- thank you- thank you ...... Coming home, having helped so many animals, having made owners smile again, must give you a good nights sleep and happy dreams filled with all the animals you have helped through the day. Now I go to bed and dream about the happy pinguin. ❤🐧❤🐧❤

[@neilburns8869]

Best of luck to the wee fella!

[@l9685]

He is so beautiful

[@nancycherep9537]

Who the penguin or Chris? I think both!!!

[@l9685]

Penguin