Current Vet

Veterinary Vista

The podcast that makes veterinary medicine simple. In each episode, Dr. Lottie breaks down clinical conditions, cases, and concepts across species, focusing on pathophysiology, decision-making, diagnostics, and what actually matters in practice. It’s the kind of context that makes your knowledge finally click. Every month, we’ll also have honest conversations with guests about the incredible variety of veterinary medicine, what you can do with a vet degree and how to think bigger about your career. Whether you’re cramming for exams or looking for a soundtrack for your dog walk, Current Vet will make veterinary medicine simple

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Avian Influenza (AI)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about avian influenza, also known as bird flu. Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:30 Case01:57 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:17 Clinical Signs05:55 Diagnosis07:33 Treatment09:56 Why AI is a Global Concern13:58 Current News16:04 Key Points17:24 Outro Recommended Reading WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health)FAO Animal Health Updates:USDA APHIS (for U.S. vets)DEFRA UK or APHA (for UK vets)OFFLU Network (FAO/WOAH)References  Alexander, D.J. (2007). An overview of the epidemiology of avian influenza. Vaccine, 25(30), 5637–5644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.10.051Capua, I. and Alexander, D.J. (2009). Avian influenza infection in birds: a challenge and opportunity for the poultry veterinarian. Poultry Science, 88(4), 842–846. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.2008-00289Swayne, D.E. (2022). Avian influenza. In: Swayne, D.E. (ed.) Diseases of Poultry. 13th ed. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 181–216.Bi, Y., Yang, J., Wang, L., Ran, L. and Gao, G.F. (2024). Ecology and evolution of avian influenza viruses. Current Biology, 34(15), pp. 716–721. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.05.053 FAO (2025). Global AIV with zoonotic potential – situation update. Food and Agriculture Organization. Available at: https://www.fao.org/animal-health/situation-updates/global-aiv-with-zoonotic-potential/en [Accessed 25 Sept 2025].WOAH (2025). Avian Influenza. World Organisation for Animal Health. Available at: https://www.woah.org/en/disease/avian-influenza/ [Accessed 25 Sept 2025].Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals.While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

    18 min
  2. 3 FEB

    Money 101 | Dr. Alice Barker (@thisvetcan)

    Money and financial knowledge are central to life in general, not just as a vet, yet it’s something most people are never properly taught how to manage or even feel confident talking about. In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie is joined by Dr. Alice Barker (@thisvetcan), a qualified vet and financial expert, to break down everything vet students and new grads need to know about money. From salaries and negotiation to budgeting, debt, investing, and pensions, this episode is designed to make finances feel clearer, calmer, and far less intimidating. This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute personalised financial advice. Everyone’s financial situation, goals, and circumstances are different. The information shared is intended to improve general understanding and confidence around money, not to provide a personal financial plan. Find Dr. Alice’s salary transparency spreadsheet HEREInstagram: @thisvetcan Find us on Instagram & TikTok: @veterinaryvista Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

    1h 21m
  3. 27 JAN

    Tetanus

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks about tetanus. How disease develops, why the clinical signs differ between species, what we can actually do to treat it and what the best prevention methods are. Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista  Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Case 01:50 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 05:29 Clinical Signs 08:01 Diagnosis 11:54 Treatment 16:19 Prevention 19:13 Key Points 20:46 Outro Recommended Reading  ‘Chapter 14 - Diseases of the Nervous System’ – in Veterinary Medicine - A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats‘Tetanus’ – in Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine References  Popoff, M.R. (2020) ‘Tetanus in animals’, Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 32(2), pp. 184–191. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1040638720906814.Linnenbrink, T. and McMichael, M. (2006) ‘Tetanus: pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and update on new treatment modalities’, Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 16(3), pp. 199–207. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-4431.2006.00192.x.Gohari, I.M. and Prescott, J.F. (2022) ‘Clostridium’, in Veterinary Microbiology. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 309–334. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119650836.ch34.Burkitt, J.M. et al. (2007) ‘Risk factors associated with outcome in dogs with tetanus: 38 cases (1987–2005)’, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 230(1), pp. 76–83. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.230.1.76.Chase, C. et al. (2017) Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant. Newark, UNITED STATES: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.Lavoie, J.-P. (2020) Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine. Third. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Tilley, L.P. and Smith, F.W.K. (2011) Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline. Hoboken, UNITED STATES: Wiley.Constable, P.D. et al. (2017) ‘Chapter 14 - Diseases of the Nervous System’, in Veterinary Medicine - A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats. 11th edn. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time

    21 min
  4. 20 JAN

    Jaggsiekte (OPA)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about Jaagsiekte, also known as Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA) Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro00:56 Case03:48 Aetiology & Pathogenesis06:25 Clinical Signs08:28 Diagnosis12:34 Treatment16:53 Current Research18:09 Key Points19:44 OutroRecommended Reading World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). (2023). Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (Jaagsiekte). In Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals. WOAH PDFCousens, C., et al. (2024). Tracking Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Development Using an Experimental Jaagsiekte Sheep Retrovirus Infection Model. Genes, 15(8), 1019. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15081019O’Conor, K. & Chase, C. C. L., (2020). 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant, 2nd edn. Wiley-Blackwell. pp. 582-583. Constable, P. D., Hinchcliff, K. W., Done, S. H. & Grünberg, W., (2021). Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats, 11th edn. Elsevier, pp. 977–979.  References Toma, C. et al. (2025). Overexpression of IL-6 and STAT3 may provide new insights into ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma development. BMC Veterinary Research, 21, 29.Cousens, C., et al. (2024). Tracking Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma Development Using an Experimental Jaagsiekte Sheep Retrovirus Infection Model*.* Genes, 15(8), 1019. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15081019.World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). (2023) Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (Jaagsiekte). In: Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals. WOAH, Paris. Available at: https://www.woah.org/fileadmin/Home/fr/Health_standards/tahm/3.07.08_OPA.pdfO’Conor, K. & Chase, C. C. L., (2020). 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Ruminant, 2nd edn. Wiley-Blackwell. pp. 582-583.Constable, P. D., Hinchcliff, K. W., Done, S. H. & Grünberg, W., (2021). Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats, 11th edn. Elsevier, pp. 977–979. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

    21 min
  5. 13 JAN

    Canine Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism)

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks about one of the most common endocrine disorders in small animal practice — Cushing’s disease Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro00:31 Case01:24 Aetiology & Pathogenesis05:08 Clinical Signs06:29 Diagnosis13:21 Treatment16:38 Recommendations17:26 Key Points18:54 OutroRecommended Reading ACVIM Consensus Statement (2013)Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2020): Small Animal Internal MedicineFeldman, E.C. and Nelson, R.W. (2014): Canine and Feline EndocrinologyVeterinary Partner (VIN Foundation, open access)AAHA (2023): Selected Endocrinopathies GuidelinesReferences Behrend, E.N., Kooistra, H.S., Nelson, R., Reusch, C.E. and Scott-Moncrieff, J.C., 2013. Diagnosis of spontaneous canine hyperadrenocorticism: 2012 ACVIM consensus statement (small animal). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 27(6), pp.1292–1304. doi:10.1111/jvim.12192.Behrend, E.N., 2015. Canine hyperadrenocorticism. Clinical Techniques in Small Animal Practice, 30(1), pp.41–47. doi:10.1053/j.ctsap.2014.10.005.Feldman, E.C. and Nelson, R.W., 2014. Canine and Feline Endocrinology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G., 2020. Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E.C., 2017. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.Veterinary Partner, VIN Foundation. 2025. Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs. [online] Available at: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/ [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), 2023. AAHA Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines – Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome). Lakewood, CO: AAHA. Available at: https://www.aaha.org/resources/2023-aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines/canine-hypercortisolism-cushings-syndrome/ [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time

    20 min
  6. 9 JAN

    Zoo & Wildlife Veterinary Medicine | Dr Noi Psaroudaki

    Zoo and wildlife medicine is one of the most competitive and idealised areas of veterinary practice. From the outside, it’s dramatic, exciting, and very different from other veterinary careers. But what is the reality? In this episode, Dr Lottie is joined by Dr Noi Psaroudaki, a zoo and wildlife veterinarian, to explore what zoo medicine actually involves and how the role differs from more traditional areas of veterinary practice.Together, Dr Lottie and Dr Noi discuss not only the clinical aspects of the job, but also the ethical, emotional, and practical challenges that come with working in zoos and wildlife settings.Dr Noi shares reflections from her own career, including cases that have shaped her approach to zoo med, the pressures that come with public scrutiny, and why zoo medicine is rarely what people expect when they first consider the field.This episode is wonderful for veterinary students, new graduates, and vets who are curious about zoo or wildlife medicine, as well as anyone wanting to learn more about this non-traditional area of vet med! Resources from the episode: EAZA Best Practice Guidelines: https://www.eaza.net/BPG/News stories covering the white tiger cub case: https://www.bornfree.org.uk/news/born-free-statement-white-tiger-cub/, https://www.theanimalreader.com/2023/03/19/news-greece-zoo-save-white-tiger-cub-garbage/, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-19/athens-zoo-fights-to-save-tiger-cub-found-in-garbage/102116700Find Noi on Instagram: @noi_the_animal_doc TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

    1h 10m
  7. 8 JAN

    Osteosarcoma

    In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about osteosarcomas. Instagram & TikTok @veterinaryvista Further Reading Ettinger & Feldman (2020). Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 8th ed., Elsevier — pp. 1325–1328.Tilley, L. P., Smith, F. W. K., & Oyama, M. A. (2021). The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 7th ed., Wiley-Blackwell — section on Osteosarcoma (OSA).Makielski, K. M., Mills, L. J., Sarver, A. L., Henson, M. S., Spector, L. G., Naik, S., & Modiano, J. F. (2019).**Risk Factors for Development of Canine and Human Osteosarcoma: A Comparative Review. Veterinary Sciences, 6(2), 48. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci6020048Boerman, I., Selvarajah, G. T., Nielen, M., et al. (2012). Prognostic factors in canine appendicular osteosarcoma – a meta-analysis. BMC Veterinary Research, 8, 56. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-8-56References Szewczyk, M., Lechowski, R., & Zabielska, K. (2015). What do we know about canine osteosarcoma treatment? – review.Veterinary Research Communications, 39, pp. 61–67. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-014-9623-0Frimberger, A. E., Chan, C. M., & Moore, A. S. (2016). Canine Osteosarcoma Treated by Post-Amputation Sequential Accelerated Doxorubicin and Carboplatin Chemotherapy: 38 Cases. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 52(3), pp. 149–156. https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6315Bush, J. M., Fredrickson, R. L., & Ehrhart, E. J. (2007). Equine Osteosarcoma: A Series of 8 Cases. Veterinary Pathology, 44(2), pp. 247–249. https://doi.org/10.1354/vp.44-2-247Bloomfield, R. (2015). Stereotactic radiation therapy in veterinary medicine. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 56(1), pp. 95–97.Rohrer Bley, C., Meier, V., Turek, M., Besserer, J., & Unterhirkhers, S. (2024). Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Planning, Dose Prescription and Delivery in Veterinary Medicine: A Systematic Review on Completeness of Reporting and Proposed Reporting Items. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, 22(4), pp. 457–469. https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.13011de Moura, F. B. C., Amorim, R. L., & Fonseca-Alves, C. E. (2025). Tyrosine kinase inhibitors in canine solid tumours: a systematic review of indications, response and safety. Veterinary Oncology, 2, 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44356-025-00036-1Makielski, K. M., Mills, L. J., Sarver, A. L., Henson, M. S., Spector, L. G., Naik, S., & Modiano, J. F. (2019). Risk Factors for Development of Canine and Human Osteosarcoma: A Comparative Review. Veterinary Sciences, 6(2), 48. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci6020048Boerman, I., Selvarajah, G. T., Nielen, M., et al. (2012). Prognostic factors in canine appendicular osteosarcoma – a meta-analysis. BMC Veterinary Research, 8, 56. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-6148-8-56Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time

    25 min
  8. 7 JAN

    Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)

    In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about bovine tuberculosis (TB). Instagram & TikTok @veterinaryvista Recommended Reading Unveiling Insights into Bovine Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive ReviewReview on Bovine Tuberculosis: An Emerging Disease Associated with Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium SpeciesAPHIS NVAP Reference Guide: Tuberculosis (Control & Eradication) — for U.S. regulatory & testing standardsBovine Medicine by Peter CockcroftVeterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats by Peter D. Constable, Kenneth William Hinchcliff, Walter Grünberg, Stanley DoneReferences Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, H.M., et al., 2010. Bovine tuberculosis: a review of current and emerging diagnostic techniques in view of their relevance for disease control and eradication. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 57(4), pp.205–220. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1865-1682.2010.01148.xZewude, A., Sibhatu, A., Dejene, S.W., et al., 2024. Unveiling insights into bovine tuberculosis: a comprehensive review. Open Veterinary Journal, 14(2), pp.163–175. https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i2.5The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), 2025. Mammalian tuberculosis – Technical disease card. Available at: https://www.woah.org/en/disease/mammalian-tuberculosis/ [Accessed 15 Oct. 2025].TB Hub, 2025. Bovine TB information for farmers and vets. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), UK. Available at: https://tbhub.co.uk [Accessed 15 Oct. 2025].Fromsa, A., et al., 2024. BCG vaccination reduces bovine tuberculosis transmission, improving prospects for elimination. Science, 383, eadl3962. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adl3962Whelan, A.O., Clifford, D., Upadhyay, B., Breadon, E.L., McNair, J., Hewinson, G.R. and Vordermeier, M.H., 2010. Development of a skin test for bovine tuberculosis for differentiating infected from vaccinated animals. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 48(9), pp.3176–3181. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00420-10United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), 2025. Tuberculosis: Control and eradication. National Veterinary Accreditation Program Reference Guide. Available at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/reference-guide/control-eradication/tuberculosis [Accessed 15 Oct. 2025].Vordermeier, H.M., Hewinson, G.R. and Rhodes, S.G., 2022. Editorial: Recent advances in bovine tuberculosis. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, Article 907353. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.907353Borham, M., Oreiby, A., El-Gedawy, A., Hegazy, Y., Khalifa, H.O., Al-Gaabary, M. and Matsumoto, T., 2022. Review on bovine tuberculosis: an emerging disease associated with multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium species. Pathogens, 11(7), 715. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11070715Khairullah, A.R., et al., 2024. Unveiling insights into bovine tuberculosis: a comprehensive review. Open Veterinary Journal, 14(6), pp.1330–1344. https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i6.2Cockcroft, P.D., 2025. Bovine Medicine: Diseases and Husbandry of Cattle. 4th ed. Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester.Hinchcliff, K.W., Constable, P.D., Done, S. H. and Grünberg, W., 2017. Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats. 11th ed. Elsevier, St Louis, MO.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

    21 min
  9. 6 JAN

    Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

    In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. Instagram & TikTok @veterinaryvista Recommended Reading IRIS (International Renal Interest Society) Guidelines – staging guidelines and treatment recommendations.ACVIM Consensus Statement (2016): Diagnosis and Management of Feline CKD.ISFM Consensus Guidelines on Feline CKD (2016) – practical, cat-specific recommendations.BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Nephrology and UrologyBSAVA Manual of Feline PracticeReferences  International Renal Interest Society (IRIS), 2023. IRIS Staging of CKD. [online] Available at: https://www.iris-kidney.com/ [Accessed 19 Sept. 2025].Sparkes, A.H., Caney, S., Chalhoub, S. et al., 2016. ISFM consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of feline chronic kidney disease. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 18(3), pp.219–239. doi:10.1177/1098612X16631234.Reynolds, B.S. and Lefebvre, H.P., 2013. Feline CKD: pathophysiology and risk factors—what do we know? Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 15(Suppl 1), pp.3–14. doi:10.1177/1098612X13495234.Korman, R.M. and White, J.D., 2013. Feline CKD: current therapies – what is achievable? Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 15(Suppl 1), pp.29–44. doi:10.1177/1098612X13495241.Paepe, D. and Daminet, S., 2013. Feline CKD: diagnosis, staging and screening – what is recommended? Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 15(Suppl 1), pp.15–27. doi:10.1177/1098612X13495235.Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G., 2020. Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E.C., 2017. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time

    16 min
  10. 5 JAN

    Canine Parvovirus

    In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about canine parvovirus. Instagram & TikTok @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:36 Case01:55 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:39 Clinical Signs05:48 Diagnosis07:47 Treatment09:40 Prevention11:08 Research Updates12:25 Key Points13:23 Outro Recommended Reading Greene, C.E. (2012). Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2020). Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.Miranda, C. and Thompson, G. (2020). Canine parvovirus: the worldwide occurrence of antigenic variants. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, p.784.WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines (2020).References AVMA, 2024. Monoclonal antibodies show promise for canine parvovirus treatment. American Veterinary Medical Association News. [online] Available at: [https://www.avma.org/news/monoclonal-antibodies-show-promise-canine-parvovirus-treatment#:~:text=Monoclonal antibodies support the immune,later in the first week.](https://www.avma.org/news/monoclonal-antibodies-show-promise-canine-parvovirus-treatment?utm_source=chatgpt.com#:~:text=Monoclonal antibodies support the immune,later in the first week.) [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].Day, M.J., Horzinek, M.C., Schultz, R.D. and Squires, R.A., 2016. WSAVA Guidelines for the vaccination of dogs and cats. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 57(1), pp.E1-E45.Decaro, N. and Buonavoglia, C., 2012. Canine parvovirus—A review of epidemiological and diagnostic aspects, with emphasis on type 2c. Veterinary Microbiology, 155(1), pp.1-12.Elanco, 2025. Elanco announces milestones expanding access to Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) to veterinarians and shelters across the country. Elanco Newsroom. [online] Available at: https://www.elanco.com/us/newsroom/press-releases/second-annual-national-parvo-awareness-day# [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].Godsall, S.A., Clegg, S.R. and Stavisky, J.H., 2025. Canine parvovirus: current understanding of pathogenesis, diagnostics, and management. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 55(3), pp.421-438. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2025.01.011. Available at: https://www.vetsmall.theclinics.com/article/S0195-5616(25)00011-7/abstract [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].Greene, C.E. and Vandevelde, M., 2012. Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.Miranda, C. and Thompson, G., 2020. Canine parvovirus: the worldwide occurrence of antigenic variants. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, p.784. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7467068/ [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].Mirazizpour, S.M., Ghaffari, M.S., Nazifi, S. and Mohammadi, M., 2023. Clinical value of serum acute phase proteins and cardiac troponin I in dogs with parvoviral enteritis. BMC Veterinary Research, 19(1), p.15. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38295522/ [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G., 2020. Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.Rahmani, A., Nazifi, S., Zare, H. and Esmailnejad, A., 2025. Prediction of prognosis and recovery time in canine parvovirus using machine learning models. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12, p.1555714. doi:10.3389/fvets.2025.1555714. Available at: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1555714/full [Accessed 5 Sept. 2025].WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines Group, 2020. Updated global vaccination guidelines for dogs and cats. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(6), pp.E1-E55.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time

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