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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

  1. 4D AGO

    Feline Hyperthyroidism

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline hyperthyroidism, the diagnostic tests available, and the pros & cons of different treatment options Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvistaTimeline:00:00 Intro00:42 Case02:03 Aetiology & Pathogenesis05:53 Clinical Signs07:40 Diagnosis15:41 Treatment21:31 Key Points23:17 Outro Recommended Reading AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline HyperthyroidismResources Carney H.C. et al. (2016). 2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 18(5): 400–416. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X16643252Wakeling J, Everard A, Brodbelt D, Elliott J, Syme H. (2009). Risk factors for feline hyperthyroidism in the UK. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 50(8): 406–414. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00756.xMooney, C. T. (2002). Pathogenesis of Feline Hyperthyroidism. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 4(3), 167–169. https://doi.org/10.1053/jfms.2002.0177Nelson, R.W. & Guillermo Couto, C. Small Animal Internal Medicine, 6th ed., pp. 788–800.Tilley L.P. & Smith F.W.K. Jr. Five Minute Consult — Canine and Feline, pp. 709–710Current 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.

    24 min

  2. MAR 24

    Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:37 Case01:57 Aetiology & Pathogenesis06:18 Clinical Signs07:56 Diagnosis13:23 Treatment16:13 Prevention17:05 Key Points18:48 Outro Recommended Reading ABCD’s Guidelines for Feline Leukaemia Virus InfectionAAFP’s Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management GuidelinesReferences Little, S. et al. (2020) ‘2020 AAFP Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management Guidelines’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 22(1), pp. 5–30. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X19895940.Mostl, K. (2009) ‘GUIDELINE for Feline Leukaemia Virus Infection’, ABCD cats & vets, 1 January. Available at: https://www.abcdcatsvets.org/guideline-for-feline-leukaemia-virus-infection/ (Accessed: 14 February 2026).Sykes, J.E. and Hartmann, K. (2014) ‘Feline Leukemia Virus Infection’, Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases, pp. 224–238. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4377-0795-3.00022-3.Hoover, E.A. and Mullins, J.I. (1991) ‘Feline leukemia virus infection and diseases’, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 199(10), pp. 1287–1297. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.1991.199.10.1287.Hofmann-Lehmann, R. and Hartmann, K. (2020) ‘Feline leukaemia virus infection: A practical approach to diagnosis’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 22(9), pp. 831–846. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20941785.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

  3. MAR 17

    Urethral Obstruction

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks all about urethral obstruction, why it occurs and how we should go about managing the condition Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:43 Case01:54 Aetiology & Pathogenesis06:55 Clinical Signs07:45 Diagnosis10:48 Treatment16:38 Prevention18:34 Key Points20:29 Outro Recommended Reading 2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats – gives a great overview of the causes, diagnosis and how to manage the conditionReferences Taylor, S. et al. (2025) ‘2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 27(2), p. 1098612X241309176. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X241309176.Cooper, E.S. (2015) ‘Controversies in the management of feline urethral obstruction’, Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 25(1), pp. 130–137. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12278.Hanson, K.R. et al. (2021) ‘Effect of prazosin on feline recurrent urethral obstruction’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 23(12), pp. 1176–1182. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X211001283.Segev, G. et al. (2011) ‘Urethral obstruction in cats: Predisposing factors, clinical, clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13(2), pp. 101–108. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfms.2010.10.006.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. MAR 10

    Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:10 Case02:25 Aetiology & Pathogenesis09:32 Clinical Signs11:25 Diagnosis13:28 Treatment & Prevention16:14 Key Points17:31 Outro Recommended Reading Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: Current Knowledge and Future Directions – Bęczkowski, P.M. & Beatty, J.A.2020 AAFP Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management Guidelines – Little, S. et al.Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) – Nelson, R.W. & Couto, C.G. in Small Animal Internal MedicineReferences  Bęczkowski, P.M. and Beatty, J.A. (2022) ‘Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: Current Knowledge and Future Directions’, Advances in Small Animal Care, 3(1), pp. 145–159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yasa.2022.05.007Little, S. et al. (2020) ‘2020 AAFP Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management Guidelines’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 22(1), pp. 5–30. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X19895940Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (2021) in Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. W.B. Saunders, pp. 414–428. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00033-1Chhetri, B.K. et al. (2015) ‘Comparison of risk factors for seropositivity to feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia virus among cats’, BMC Veterinary Research, 11(1), p. 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-015-0339-3Gleich, S. and Hartmann, K. (2009) ‘Hematology and Serum Biochemistry of FIV- and FeLV-infected cats’, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 23(3), pp. 552–558. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2009.0303.xWestman, M.E., Malik, R. and Norris, J.M. (2019) ‘Diagnosing FIV and FeLV infection: an update for clinicians’, Australian Veterinary Journal, 97(3), pp. 47–55. https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12781de Oliveira Medeiros, S. et al. (2016) ‘Follow-up on long-term antiretroviral therapy for cats infected with FIV’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 18(4), pp. 264–272. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X15580144Hartmann, K., Wooding, A. and Bergmann, M. (2015) ‘Efficacy of Antiviral Drugs against FIV’, Veterinary Sciences, 2(4), pp. 456–476. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci2040456Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C.G. (2019) ‘Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)’, in Small Animal Internal Medicine. 6th edn. Elsevier, pp. 1491–1494.Tilley, L.P. and Smith, F.W.K. (2021) ‘Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)’, in Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline. 7th edn. Wiley, pp. 506–507.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

  5. MAR 3

    Life as a Smallies Vet | Dr. Bolu Eso (@drbolueso)

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Bolu Eso about the day-to-day of life in small animal general practice, building confidence in consults and surgery, setting boundaries to avoid burnout, and his top tips for dentistry! Bolu also shares his perspective on diversity & representation in vet med and how his early experiences shaped who he is as a vet today. Bolu is a small animal GP vet who also works in TV (including Pooch Perfect, Fur Babies, and ITV’s Love Your Weekend). He has recently become a General Practitioner Certified in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery and a London Vet Show “30 Under 30” award recipient! So, he is the PERFECT person to talk to about being a GP vet. Where to find Bolu:Instagram: @drboluesoYoutube: @drboluesoTikTok: @docboj Timeline:00:00 Intro01:52 Bolu’s Journey to Vet Med11:43 GP vs Specialising18:59 Day-to-Day as a GP25:01 Top Tip for Consulting34:33 Minorities in Vet Med44:51 Boundaries & Mindset53:20 Dentistry!01:03:04 Final Questions01:08:35 Outro Links 100 Top Consultations in Small Animal General Practice (2011) by Hill, Warman, and ShawcrossThe Merck Veterinary Manual (11th Edition) (2016) edited by Susan E. Aiello and Michael A. MosesMiniVET Guide: Companion Animal Medicine (2016) by Gerardo Poli‘AAVMC Annual Data Report’ (2025). AAVMC. Available at: https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-AAVMC-Annual-Data-Report-Final-1.pdf.Veterinary Oral Health Council – https://vohc.org/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 10m

  6. FEB 24

    Johne’s Disease (Paratuberculosis)

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie covers everything about Johne’s disease (also known as paratuberculosis) from the MAP pathogen itself and what clinical signs you may see, to how we can control infection and what Johne’s means for public health Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:45 Case02:36 Aetiology & Pathogenesis06:26 Clinical Signs09:18 Diagnosis14:46 Treatment15:59 Prevention18:42 Impact of Johne’s21:01 Key Points22:32 Outro Recommended Reading: Johne’s Disease in Canada – Parts I and II Part I is an overview of clinical signs, how the disease develops, and common di gnostic approaches then part II focuss on the economic impact of the disease and control methods . Canadian Veterinary Journal (2006), Vol 47(9), pp 874–882 and Canadian Veterinary Journal (2006), Vol 47(11), pp 1089–1099.Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Veterinary Medicine  A very readable but detailed explanation of the bacterium itself and how it behaves. Clinical Microbiology Reviews (2001).Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats (11th Edition)  Great cattle textbook chapter on paratuberculosis Constable, Hinchcliff, Done & Grünberg — pp. 552–572References Tiwari, A., VanLeeuwen, J.A., McKenna, S.L.B., Keefe, G.P. & Barkema, H.W. (2006) ‘Johne’s disease in Canada Part I: Clinical symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and prevalence in dairy herds’, Canadian Veterinary Journal, 47(9), pp. 874–882.McKenna, S.L.B., Keefe, G.P., Tiwari, A., VanLeeuwen, J.A. & Barkema, H.W. (2006) ‘Johne’s disease in Canada Part II: Disease impacts, risk factors, and control programs for dairy producers’, Canadian Veterinary Journal, 47(11), pp. 1089–1099.Harris, N.B. & Barletta, R.G. (2001) ‘Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Veterinary Medicine’, Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 14(3), pp. 489–512. doi: 10.1128/CMR.14.3.489-512.2001.Constable, P.D., Hinchcliff, K.W., Done, S.H. & Grünberg, W. (2017) Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats. 11th ed. Elsevier, pp. 552–572.Sweeney, R.W., Collins, M.T., Koets, A.P., McGuirk, S.M. & Roussel, A.J. (2012) ‘Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) in Cattle and Other Susceptible Species’, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 26(6), pp. 1239–1250. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.01019.x.Rathnaiah, G., Zinniel, D.K., Bannantine, J.P., Stabel, J.R., Gröhn, Y.T., Collins, M.T. & Barletta, R.G. (2017) ‘Pathogenesis, Molecular Genetics, and Genomics of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis’, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 4, 187. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2017.00187.Beard, P.M., Daniels, M.J., Henderson, D., Pirie, A., Rudge, K., Buxton, D., Rhind, S., Greig, A., Hutchings, M.R., McKendrick, I., Stevenson, K. & Sharp, J.M. (2001) ‘Paratuberculosis infection of nonruminant wildlife in Scotland’, Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 39(4), pp. 1517–1521. doi: 10.1128/JCM.39.4.1517-1521.2001.Whittington, R., Donat, K., Weber, M.F. et al. (2019) ‘Control of paratuberculosis: who, why and how. A review of 48 countries’, BMC Veterinary Research, 15, 198. doi: 10.1186/s12917-019-1943-4.World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) (2024) Paratuberculosis. Available at: https://www.woah.org/en/disease/paratuberculosis/ (Accessed: 30th October 2025).Fecteau, M.E. (2018) ‘Paratuberculosis in cattle’, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 34(1), pp. 209–222. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2017.10.011Current 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

    23 min

  7. FEB 17

    Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:29 Case03:10 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:35 Clinical Signs07:07 Diagnosis11:47 Treatment17:19 Prevention18:15 Key Points19:26 Outro Recommended Reading Hartmann, K. (2005) ‘Feline infectious peritonitis’, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 35(1), pp. 39–79. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.011.While this is a great overview of FIP, it was written in 2005 when the latest treatment options and antivirals were not yet available EveryCat Health Foundation has some great research updates and summaries on FIPiCatCare has an amazing document outlining the treatments available for FIP, their contraindications, side effects, costs and recommended schedules as well as covering a few FAQs on FIP treatment. It was updated in July 2025. https://icatcare.org/resources/icatcare_fipupdate_july25.pdfThe 2022 AAFP/EveryCat FIP Diagnosis Guidelines give a great summary of FIP itself, the diagnostic options available, pros and cons or each option and then an summary at the end https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1098612X221118761References Fischer, Y., Sauter-Louis, C. and Hartmann, K. (2012) ‘Diagnostic accuracy of the Rivalta test for feline infectious peritonitis’, Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 41(4), pp. 558–567. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-165X.2012.00464.x.Tasker, S. (2018) ‘Diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis: update on evidence supporting available tests’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 20(3), pp. 228–243. doi: 10.1177/1098612X18758592.Felten, S. and Hartmann, K. (2019) ‘Diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis: a review of the current literature’, Viruses, 11(11), p. 1068. doi: 10.3390/v11111068.Tekes, G. and Thiel, H.-J. (2016) ‘Feline coronaviruses: pathogenesis of feline infectious peritonitis’, Advances in Virus Research, 96, pp. 193–218. doi: 10.1016/bs.aivir.2016.08.002.Taylor, S.S., Coggins, S., Barker, E.N., Gunn-Moore, D., Jeevaratnam, K., Norris, J.M., et al. (2023)‘Retrospective study and outcome of 307 cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with legally sourced veterinary compounded preparations of remdesivir and GS-441524 (2020–2022)’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 25(9). doi: 10.1177/1098612X231194460.Thayer, V., Gogolski, S., and Olah, G.A. et al. (2022) ‘2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines’, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 24(9), pp. 905-933. doi: 10.1177/1098612X221118761.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

  8. FEB 10

    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.

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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

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