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In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about equine atypical myopathy, how sycamore toxins disrupt muscle energy metabolism, why the condition is an EMERGENCY, the key clinical signs to recognise and how to manage affected horses and their co-grazers. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:45 Case02:32 Aetiology & Pathogenesis05:29 Clinical Signs09:40 Diagnosis15:11 Treatment20:15 Prevention22:02 Key Points23:45 Outro References Żuraw, A. et al. (2016) ‘Equine atypical myopathy caused by hypoglycin A intoxication associated with ingestion of sycamore maple tree seeds’, Equine Veterinary Journal, 48(4), pp. 418–421. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12460.Votion, D.M. et al. (2019) ‘Potential new sources of hypoglycin A poisoning for equids kept at pasture in spring: a field pilot study’, Veterinary Record, 184(24), pp. 740–740. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104424.van GALEN, G. et al. (2012) ‘European outbreaks of atypical myopathy in grazing horses (2006–2009): Determination of indicators for risk and prognostic factors’, Equine Veterinary Journal, 44(5), pp. 621–625. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00555.x.Sander, J. et al. (2016) ‘Rapid diagnosis of hypoglycin A intoxication in atypical myopathy of horses’, Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 28(2), pp. 98–104. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1040638715624736.Fabius, L.S. and Westermann, C.M. (2018) ‘Evidence-based therapy for atypical myopathy in horses’, Equine Veterinary Education, 30(11), pp. 616–622. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12734.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.

In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Ashley Farmer, LVT. Ashley is a licensed veterinary technician, hospital manager and currently works in an emergency clinic. She shares her journey from being an aspiring zookeeper to getting into vet tech, what the role involves and the skills that make a great vet tech (or nurse)! We also dive into how anyone interested can get into the field, as well as the more negative aspects of the job so you know exactly what to expect. To our aspiring vet techs / nurse, this episode is for you! Ashley’s Instagram and TikTok: @ashleythevetnurse Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:07 Ashley the Zookeeper12:57 What Do Vet Techs Do?!21:46 Qualifications vs Learning on the Job26:41 What Makes a Great Tech?32:46 The Vet / Vet Tech Relationship44:56 Sooo… What Are The Downsides?51:00 How Can I Become a Vet Tech?58:08 Final Qus01:02:19 Outro Resources Mentioned Exotic Veterinary Academy – exotic-animal education by Dr Zoltan SzaboVetAhead – online exotic-animal training for vet professionalsPenn Foster Veterinary Technician programme – an online veterinary technology programmeCurrent 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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD), the clinical signs that develop (not just diarrhoea!), how persistently infected calves are created and why treatment should NOT be attempted for these animals. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:36 Case01:35 Aetiology & Pathogenesis07:10 Clinical Signs08:42 Diagnosis11:02 Treatment12:13 Prevention13:28 Key Points14:37 Outro References Lanyon, S.R. et al. (2014) ‘Bovine viral diarrhoea: Pathogenesis and diagnosis’, The Veterinary Journal, 199(2), pp. 201–209. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.07.024.Lindberg, A.L.E. (2003) ‘Bovine viral Diarrhoea virus infections and its control. A review’, Veterinary Quarterly, 25(1), pp. 1–16. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2003.9695140.Walz, P.H. et al. (2020) ‘Bovine viral diarrhea virus: An updated American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus statement with focus on virus biology, hosts, immunosuppression, and vaccination’, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 34(5), pp. 1690–1706. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15816.Grooms, D.L. (2004) ‘Reproductive consequences of infection with bovine viral diarrhea virus’, Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice, 20(1), pp. 5–19. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2003.11.006.Wang, Y. and Pang, F. (2024) ‘Diagnosis of bovine viral diarrhea virus: an overview of currently available methods’, Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, p. 1370050. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1370050.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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about gastric dilatation volvulus, why the condition is an EMERGENCY, the key clinical signs to recognise and how to treat these cases when they present. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:34 Case01:55 Aetiology & Pathogenesis05:49 Clinical Signs06:37 Diagnosis08:08 Treatment12:51 Prevention13:43 Key Points14:56 OutroReferences Mazzaferro, E.M. and Monnet, E. (2023) ‘Gastric Dilatation Volvulus’, Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 53–74. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119693741.ch7.Williams, J.M. (2016) ‘Gastric dilatation-volvulus’, Companion Animal, 21(3), pp. 178–185. Available at: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2016.21.3.178.Zacher, L.A. et al. (2010) ‘Association between outcome and changes in plasma lactate concentration during presurgical treatment in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus: 64 cases (2002–2008)’, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 236(8), pp. 892–897. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.236.8.892.Ullmann, B. et al. (2016) ‘Gastric dilatation volvulus: a retrospective study of 203 dogs with ventral midline gastropexy’, Journal of Small Animal Practice, 57(1), pp. 18–22. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12406.Mackenzie, G. et al. (2010) ‘A Retrospective Study of Factors Influencing Survival Following Surgery for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus Syndrome in 306 Dogs’, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 46(2), pp. 97–102. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5326/0460097.Lhuillery, E. et al. (2022) ‘Outcomes of dogs undergoing surgery for gastric dilatation volvulus after rapid versus prolonged medical stabilization’, Veterinary Surgery, 51(5), pp. 843–852. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13763.Bruchim, Y. and Kelmer, E. (2014) ‘Postoperative Management of Dogs With Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus’, Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 29(3), pp. 81–85. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.tcam.2014.09.003.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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about strangles, the complications that can develop, how to manage both complicated and uncomplicated cases, and how best to prevent spread between horses. CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:25 Case02:05 Aetiology & Pathogenesis05:15 Clinical Signs06:41 Diagnosis09:41 Treatment14:33 Prevention17:35 Key Points18:59 Outro References Boyle, A.G. (2017) ‘Strangles and its complications’, Equine Veterinary Education, 29(3), pp. 149–157. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12568.Mallicote, M. (2015) ‘Update on Streptococcus equi subsp equi Infections’, Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, 31(1), pp. 27–41. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2014.11.003.Chhabra, D. et al. (2023) ‘Strangles in equines: An overview’, Microbial Pathogenesis, 178, p. 106070. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106070.Durham, A.E. et al. (2018) ‘A study of the environmental survival of Streptococcus equi subspecies equi’, Equine Veterinary Journal, 50(6), pp. 861–864. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12840.Waller, A.S. (2014) ‘New Perspectives for the Diagnosis, Control, Treatment, and Prevention of Strangles in Horses’, Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, 30(3), pp. 591–607. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2014.08.007.Boyle, A.G. et al. (2018) ‘Streptococcus equi Infections in Horses: Guidelines for Treatment, Control, and Prevention of Strangles—Revised Consensus Statement’, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(2), pp. 633–647. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15043.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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about scabies, the mites that cause the condition, how we should approach diagnosis and what to warn owners about when it comes to zoonotic infections  CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE! Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:48 Case03:00 Aetiology & Pathogenesis07:10 Clinical Signs08:44 Diagnosis11:33 Treatment16:47 Zoonosis19:27 Prevention20:19 Key Points22:06 Outro References Beigh, S.A., Soodan, J.S. and Bhat, A.M. (2016) ‘Sarcoptic mange in dogs: Its effect on liver, oxidative stress, trace minerals and vitamins’, Veterinary Parasitology, 227, pp. 30–34. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.07.013.Curtis, C.F. (2013) ‘Canine sarcoptic mange (sarcoptic acariasis, canine scabies)’, UK Vet Companion Animal, 17(8). Available at: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/10.1111/j.2044-3862.2012.00222.x (Accessed: 18 June 2026).Bond, R. (1998) ‘Diagnosis and treatment of canine scabies’, In Practice, 20(6), pp. 308–315. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1136/inpract.20.6.308.Becskei, C. et al. (2016) ‘Efficacy and safety of a novel oral isoxazoline, sarolaner (SimparicaTM), for the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs’, Veterinary Parasitology, 222, pp. 56–61. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2016.02.017.Arther, R.G. (2009) ‘Mites and Lice: Biology and Control’, Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, 39(6), pp. 1159–1171. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2009.06.009.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.

In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Emily Hall, a new grad equine vet, to discuss her journey so far as an ambulatory vet! Em talks all about her experiences as a new grad, how she felt starting her role, how she has developed since diving straight into the deep end and what her learnings have been looking back on her first year in the job. For anyone considering working in equine practice, those who have had their heads turned by the cushy life of car karaoke and takeaway coffees, or anyone just interested in learning more about this area of vet med, this is the episode for you! LINK: Debra Archer’s Handbook of Equine Emergencies Em’s Instagram: @emtheequinevetAnd TikTok: @em.the.equine.vet Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:03 Em into Equine05:45 Day-to-Day Life11:30 The New Grad Learning Curve21:43 ACTUALLY Balancing Work as a New Grad30:36 Em Gets Out the Crystal Ball35:50 Tips for Aspiring Equine Vets48:43 Quickfire Qus54:38 Outro 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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about kennel cough, what diagnostics and treatments we should be using (if any?!), which pathogens can be implicated in the condition and when antibiotics may be needed. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:26 Case01:42 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:23 Clinical Signs05:40 Diagnosis08:13 Treatment11:33 Prevention13:33 Key Points14:56 Outro References Reagan, K.L. and Sykes, J.E. (2020) ‘Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease’, The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice, 50(2), pp. 405–418. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2019.10.009.Priestnall, S.L. et al. (2014) ‘New and Emerging Pathogens in Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease’, Veterinary Pathology, 51(2), pp. 492–504. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/0300985813511130.Erles, K. et al. (2004) ‘Longitudinal Study of Viruses Associated with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease’, Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 42(10). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.42.10.4524-4529.2004.Lappin, M. r. et al. (2017) ‘Antimicrobial use Guidelines for Treatment of Respiratory Tract Disease in Dogs and Cats: Antimicrobial Guidelines Working Group of the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases’, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 31(2), pp. 279–294. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14627.Day, M.J. et al. (2020) ‘Aetiology of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex and Prevalence of its Pathogens in Europe’, Journal of Comparative Pathology, 176, pp. 86–108. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2020.02.005.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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about equine sporadic exertional rhabdomyolysis, how it’s different from other forms of rhabdomyolysis, which management factors can predispose to the condition and what signs to watch out for in horses  CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:30 Case01:10 Aetiology & Pathogenesis03:21 Clinical Signs04:07 Diagnosis05:52 Treatment07:54 Prevention09:13 Key Points10:21 Outro Recommended Reading: Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery (Hinchcliff, Kaneps & Geor)Large Animal Internal Medicine (Smith)AAEP Proceedings: Diagnostic Approach to Muscle Disorders (Valberg, 2006)Diagnosis and management of equine rhabdomyolysis (in ‘In Practice’ journal)References: Valberg, S.J., 2006. Diagnostic approach to muscle disorders. In: Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, San Antonio, Texas, December 2–6, 2006. American Association of Equine Practitioners, pp.327–334.Hinchcliff, K.W., Kaneps, A.J. and Geor, R.J., 2013. Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.Valberg, S.J., 2025. Sporadic and recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, 41(1), pp.111–124. doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2024.11.003.Reed, S.M., Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C., 2018. Equine Internal Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier.Keen, J., 2011. Diagnosis and management of equine rhabdomyolysis. In Practice, 33(2), pp.66–73. doi:10.1136/inp.d454.Ememe, M.U., 2025. Exertional rhabdomyolysis in horses: a review. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 18(4), pp.12–19. doi:10.9790/2380-1804011219.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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about dermatophytosis, why this fungus targets the superficial skin layer, what diagnostic tests are available and how we can treat the infection. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:36 Case02:08 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:58 Clinical Signs06:39 Diagnosis10:23 Treatment14:03 Zoonotic Potential14:54 Prevention15:46 Key Points16:55 Outro References Weese, J.S. and Yu, A.A. (2013) ‘Infectious Folliculitis and Dermatophytosis’, Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, 29(3), pp. 559–575. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2013.09.004.Paryuni, A.D., Indarjulianto, S. and Widyarini, S. (2020) ‘Dermatophytosis in companion animals: A review’, Veterinary World, 13(6), pp. 1174–1181. Available at: https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2020.1174-1181.Guarnieri, E. and Sauvé, F. (2022) ‘Bovine dermatology: How to approach skin diseases in this species’, The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 63(9), pp. 973–978. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9377282/ (Accessed: 30 May 2026).Łagowski, D. et al. (2021) ‘Real-Time PCR as an Alternative Technique for Detection of Dermatophytes in Cattle Herds’, Animals, 11(6), p. 1662. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11061662.Gudding, R. and Lund, A. (1995) ‘Immunoprophylaxis of bovine dermatophytosis.’, The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 36(5), pp. 302–306. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1686876/.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.

In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Brooke Schampers to discuss emergency veterinary medicine! This has become increasingly popular over the last few years and is something that many new grads are choosing to go into so it’s definitely a topic to cover. They talk about what types of cases a common in ER; if some personalities are better fitted to this work; how to triage patients; and whether ER vets should be performing surgery. Brooke is based in Australia and went straight into emergency after finding a love for it while on vet school placements. Over a decade later, she received her membership qualification with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) and has found a love for teaching the new generation of vets. Where to find Brooke:Instagram: @doctor_brooke Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvistaTimeline:00:00 Intro01:51 Brooke Getting into Vet Med09:53 What Actually Happens in the ER?25:44 Juggling Multiple Cases31:34 Emergency Surgeries46:46 Triage58:20 Emotions in Emergency01:17:06 Who Should Be in ER & How to Get There01:28:28 Final Qus01:33:20 Outro 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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about toxocariasis, why parasite migration can cause some unexpected signs and the different routes of transmission that mean puppies can be born infected. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:52 Case02:39 Aetiology & Pathogenesis08:09 Clinical Signs10:44 Zoonosis12:49 Treatment14:26 Prevention15:12 Key Points17:39 OutroRecommended Reading: The ESCCAP’s Guidelines on Worm Control in Dogs & Cats has a great overview on Toxocara spp. infections, lifecycles, diagnosis and prevention methodsReferences ESCCAP (2025) ‘Guidelines | GL1: Worm Control in Dogs and Cats’. European Scientific Counsel on Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP). Available at: https://www.esccap.org/guidelines/gl1/Taylor, M.A., Coop, R.L. and Wall, R. (2015) Veterinary Parasitology. John Wiley & Sons.Overgaauw, P.A.M. and van Knapen, F. (2013) ‘Veterinary and public health aspects of Toxocara spp’, Veterinary Parasitology, 193(4), pp. 398–403. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.12.035.Ma, G. et al. (2018) ‘Human toxocariasis’, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18(1), pp. e14–e24. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30331-6.Schwartz, R. et al. (2022) ‘The epidemiology and control of Toxocara canis in puppies’, Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 16, p. e00232. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2021.e00232.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.

In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks about metabolic bone disease in reptiles, one of the most common but also most preventable conditions seen in exotics practice. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:43 Case01:28 Aetiology & Pathogenesis07:02 Clinical Signs07:48 Diagnosis09:56 Treatment12:18 Top Tips15:47 Key Points16:51 Outro Recommended reading BSAVA Manual of ReptilesBSAVA Manual of Exotic PetsMader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and SurgeryReptiFiles website: https://reptifiles.com/References Harcourt-Brown, F. and Chitty, J. (eds.) (2013) BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.Girling, S.J. and Raiti, P. (eds.) (2004) BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. 2nd edn. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.Meredith, A. and Redrobe, S. (eds.) (2010) BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets. 5th edn. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.Mader, D.R. (ed.) (2019) Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery. 3rd edn. St. Louis: ElsevierBaines, F.M., Chattell, J., Dale, J., Garrick, D., Gill, I., Goetz, M., Skelton, T. and Swatman, M. (2016) ‘How much UV-B does my reptile need? The UV-Tool, a guide to the selection of UV lighting for reptiles and amphibians in captivity’, Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 4(1), pp. 42–63.Allen, M.E. and Oftedal, O.T. (2003) ‘Dietary manipulation of the calcium content of feed insects’, Zoo Biology, 22(3), pp. 269–282. 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.

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, what it actually is, the key clinical signs to be aware of and how it is different to EMS! CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:30 Case02:34 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:47 Clinical Signs06:18 Diagnosis10:24 PPID vs EMS12:17 Treatment15:50 Key Points17:03 Outro References McFarlane, D. (2011) ‘Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction’, Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, 27(1), pp. 93–113. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2010.12.007.McFarlane, D. (2014) ‘Pathophysiology and clinical features of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction’, Equine Veterinary Education, 26(11), pp. 592–598. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12237.Durham, A.E. et al. (2014) ‘Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: Diagnosis and treatment’, Equine Veterinary Education, 26(4), pp. 216–223. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12160.Menzies-Gow, N.J. et al. (2024) ‘BEVA primary care clinical guidelines: Diagnosis and management of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction’, Equine Veterinary Journal, 56(2), pp. 220–242. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14009.Tatum, R.C., McGowan, C.M. and Ireland, J.L. (2020) ‘Efficacy of pergolide for the management of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: A systematic review’, The Veterinary Journal, 266, p. 105562. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105562.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.

In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Kaitlyn Hele to discuss everything about mixed practice, especially going into it as your first job. We cover everything from how Kaitlyn finds switching her brain between species, what any new vet has to know before starting in mixed practice, the expectations you need to set and what her go to snacks are! Kaitlyn is an Australia-based vet and graduated from the University of Queensland 3 years ago. She picked up as much experience as possible in mixed practice throughout her time in vet school and hasn’t looked back since, starting straight away as a mixed vet in her first job. She shares incredible insights into the world of mixed practice and gives her honest opinions on what we should actually know before going into similar roles. Kaitlyn’s Recommendations:Manual of Small Animal Surgery by Theresa Fossumhttps://vetapedia.com.au/ (quick drug CRI resources!)Veterinary Field Guide to Cattle Medicine from Cattle Vet AU Where to find Kaitlyn:Instagram: @justvetthingsTikTok: @drkaitlynh Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:48 Kaitlyn’s Path into Vet Med10:11 Communication with Different Clients18:18 Switching Between Species19:46 What You HAVE to Know Before Starting Mixed32:36 Is Balance a Myth?37:37 Getting Into Mixed43:05 Quickfire Qus48:11 Outro 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.