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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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June 23, 2026

Heartworm Disease (D. immitis)

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about heartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis. She covers how these parasites infect and cause disease in the body, the different diagnostic tests available and what the recommended treatment protocol is. She also briefly talks about the fact that cats always present differently.<a href="https://veterinaryvista.com/">CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP</a> or visit <a href="https://veterinaryvista.com/">veterinaryvista.com</a>Find us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista">TikTok</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/">Instagram</a>: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Case 02:15 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 07:38 Clinical Signs 08:25 Diagnosis 11:43 Treatment 16:44 Prevention 19:53 Key Points 21:46 OutroReferences<ul><li>Nelson, C.T. (2021) ‘111 - Heartworm and Related Nematodes’, in J.E. Sykes (ed.) Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Fifth Edition). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, pp. 1399–1417. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00111-7">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00111-7</a>.</li><li>Delamarter, M. (2022) ‘Diagnosing and Treating Heartworm Infection in Dogs’, Today’s Veterinary Practice, 9 August. Available at: <a href="https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/parasitology/diagnosing-and-treating-heartworm-infection-in-dogs/">https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/parasitology/diagnosing-and-treating-heartworm-infection-in-dogs/</a>(Accessed: 7 December 2024).</li><li>American Heartworm Society. Available at: <a href="https://www.heartwormsociety.org/?tpg=anti-anxiety-pill-without-prescription&idn=b%20">https://www.heartwormsociety.org/?tpg=anti-anxiety-pill-without-prescription&idn=b </a>(Accessed: 4 December 2024).</li><li>Atkinson, P.J. et al. (2023) ‘Relative diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests to rule-in Dirofilaria immitis infection in clinically suspect dogs: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 217, p. 105970. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105970">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105970.</a></li><li>Ames, M.K. and Atkins, C.E. (2020) ‘Treatment of dogs with severe heartworm disease’, Veterinary Parasitology, 283, p. 109131. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109131">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109131</a>.</li><li>Pietrzak, D., Łuczak, J.W. and Wiśniewski, M. (2024) ‘Detecting Dirofilaria immitis: Current Practices and Novel Diagnostic Methods’, Pathogens, 13(11), p. 950. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13110950">https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13110950</a>.</li><li>Matias, I.C. et al. (2024) ‘Dirofilaria Immitis in Domestic Cats (Felis Catus): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Global Status’. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5009253">https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5009253</a>.</li></ul> 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.

June 16, 2026

Canine Distemper

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about canine distemper, its incredibly varied presentation, the weird form that occurs in older dogs called ‘old dog encephalitis’ and how to approach diagnosis and treatment.<a href="https://veterinaryvista.com/">CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP</a> or visit <a href="https://veterinaryvista.com/">veterinaryvista.com</a>Find us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista">TikTok</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/">Instagram</a>: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Case 01:35 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 04:57 Clinical Signs 06:10 Diagnosis 11:30 Treatment 13:26 Prevention 15:31 Key Points 16:48 OutroReferences<ul><li>Sykes, J.E. and Vandevelde, M. (2021) ‘22 - Canine Distemper Virus Infection’, in J.E. Sykes (ed.) Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Fifth Edition). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, pp. 271–288. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00022-7">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00022-7</a>.</li><li>Martella, V., Elia, G. and Buonavoglia, C. (2008) ‘Canine Distemper Virus’, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 38(4), pp. 787–797. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.02.007">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.02.007</a>.</li><li>Beineke, A., Baumgärtner, W. and Wohlsein, P. (2015) ‘Cross-species transmission of canine distemper virus—an update’, One Health, 1, pp. 49–59. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2015.09.002">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2015.09.002</a>.</li><li>Beineke, A. et al. (2009) ‘Pathogenesis and immunopathology of systemic and nervous canine distemper’, Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 127(1), pp. 1–18. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2008.09.023">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2008.09.023</a>.</li></ul> 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.

June 9, 2026

Infectious Canine Hepatitis

In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about canine infectious hepatitis, why its presentation can be so confusing, what the approach to treatment is and how we can prevent it<a href="https://veterinaryvista.com/">CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP</a> or visit <a href="https://veterinaryvista.com/">veterinaryvista.com</a>Find us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@veterinaryvista">TikTok</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryvista/">Instagram</a>: @veterinaryvista Timeline: 00:00 Intro 02:23 Case 04:00 Aetiology & Pathogenesis 07:48 Clinical Signs 09:42 Diagnosis 13:35 Treatment 15:22 Prevention 16:40 Key Points 18:04 OutroReferences<ul><li>Sykes, J.E. (2014) ‘Infectious Canine Hepatitis’, Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases, pp. 182–186. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4377-0795-3.00018-1">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4377-0795-3.00018-1</a>.</li><li>‘Infectious Canine Hepatitis and Feline Adenovirus Infection’ (2021) Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. W.B. Saunders, pp. 289–300. Available at: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00023-9">https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00023-9</a>.</li></ul> 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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What is Current Vet?: 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
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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