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
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
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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 Outro
References
Sykes, J.E. (2014) ‘Infectious Canine Hepatitis’, Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases, pp. 182–186. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4377-0795...Itchy Dogs, Allergy Testing and Derm Basics | Dr. Ashley Bourgeois
In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Ashley Bourgeois to discuss everything about veterinary dermatology from itchy dogs, why allergy testing isn’t used as a definitive diagnostic test, how we can help ourselves to become more confident with dermatology and what Ashley can’t live without in the clinic.
Ashley is a board certified veterinary dermatology with over a decade’s experience in treating pets’ skin complaints. She hosts ‘The Derm Vet’ podcast (go and listen for EVERYTHING on veterinary dermatology!), she runs her business which helps vets worldwide become more confident in treating skin conditions an...
Feline Chlamydiosis
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about feline chlamydiosis, what the top differentials are, how we can recognise clinical signs and what we should be doing to prevent spread.
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Case
02:26 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
04:54 Clinical Signs
06:35 Diagnosis
09:56 Treatment
15:02 Key Points
16:20 Outro
Recommended Reading
ABCD (European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases) Guidelines https://www.abcdcatsvets.org/guideline-for-chlamydia-felis/WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WSAVA-Vaccination-guidelines-2024.pdfGreene CE (Ed.) – Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat...
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
In this episode of Current Vet, we talk about Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), why it develops, and the key differences between Equine Squamous Gastric Disease (ESGD) and Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD)
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Case
01:39 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
06:44 Clinical Signs
07:50 Diagnosis
09:48 Treatment
12:45 Prevention
14:01 Key Points
15:24 Outro
References & Further Reading
Sykes, B.W. et al. (2015) European College of Equine Internal Medicine Consensus Statement—Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome in Adult Horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 29(5), 1288–1299. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim...Rabies
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie explains rabies, how it causes disease, the 3 phases of clinical signs and what we should do if we suspect a case
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Case
03:15 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
07:18 Clinical Signs
10:14 Diagnosis
13:15 Treatment
15:53 Prevention
20:11 Key Points
21:48 Outro
Recommended reading
National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (2016). Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control. Public Veterinary Medicine: Public Health.Small Animal Internal Medicine, Chapter 64 – Encephalitis, Myelitis, and Meningitis (pp. 1125–1126).WHO (2024). Expert Consultation on Rabi...Mental Health in Vet Med | NOMV
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In this episode, Dr. Lottie is joined by Gigi Tsontos from Not One More Vet (NOMV) to t...
Canine Addison's (Hypoadrenocorticism)
In this episode, Dr. Lottie walks through how Addison’s disease develops, why it is known as the ‘great pretender’ and the best tests for diagnosis
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Case
02:20 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
05:48 Clinical Signs
07:38 Diagnosis
11:19 Treatment
15:13 Key Points
16:42 Outro
Recommended Reading
AAHA (2023). Selected Endocrinopathies of Dogs and Cats Guidelines. https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines/resources/aaha-selected-endocrinopathies-of-dogs-and-cats-guidelines.pdfThe Canadian Veterinary Journal Canine hypoadrenocorticism: Parts I & II. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2797351/ and https://pmc.nc...Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA)
In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks about left displaced abomasum (LDA), how it develops, which cows are most at risk and what we should be doing to prevent it
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Case
01:30 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
06:04 Clinical Signs
07:06 Diagnosis
08:23 Treatment
14:43 LDA vs RDA
15:34 Prevention
16:49 Key Points
18:04 Outro
References
Coppock, C.E. (1974) “Displaced Abomasum in Dairy Cattle: Etiological Factors,” Journal of Dairy Science, 57(8), pp. 926–933. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(74)84988-X.LeBlanc, S.J., Leslie, K.E. and Du...STOP STUDYING WRONG - 8 Science-Backed Study Habits
Dr. Lottie talks explains 8 science-backed habits that will help you learn more effectively & smash your vet school exams. She talks about how these concepts work, why they are so good at boosting learning and how you can implement them into your study routine.
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:44 1 – Space your Studying
04:18 2 – Mix your Subjects
07:04 3 – Elaborative Encoding
09:59 4 – Active Recall
12:25 5 – Manage your Cognitive Load
15:04 6 – GO TO SLEEP
17:44 7 – Move your Body 💃
19:34 8 – Try Not to STRESS
22:30 What to NOT do
25:54 Key Points
28:41 Outro
References
Mur...Your First Vet Job | Dr. Dave Nicol (@drdavenicol)
In this episode, Dr. Lottie sits down with Dr. Dave Nicol to unpack what actually matters when choosing your first role, how to spot a genuinely supportive clinic, and why most interview processes completely miss the mark.
Dave is a veterinarian, author and founder of the Veterinary Leadership Academy. He works with practices worldwide to build healthier teams, stronger leadership, and sustainable careers in vet med. He has set up and led graduate programmes and has been a proud mentor for many new vets over the years.
Dave’s 5 Laws for a good graduate programme:
C...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
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Case
02:03 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
05:53 Clinical Signs
07:40 Diagnosis
15:41 Treatment
21:31 Key Points
23:17 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, El...Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV)
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Case
01:57 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
06:18 Clinical Signs
07:56 Diagnosis
13:23 Treatment
16:13 Prevention
17:05 Key Points
18:48 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 Infect...Urethral Obstruction
In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks all about urethral obstruction, why it occurs and how we should go about managing the condition
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Case
01:54 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
06:55 Clinical Signs
07:45 Diagnosis
10:48 Treatment
16:38 Prevention
18:34 Key Points
20:29 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...Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Case
02:25 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
09:32 Clinical Signs
11:25 Diagnosis
13:28 Treatment & Prevention
16:14 Key Points
17:31 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 Medicine
References
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 Or...
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
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Case
02:36 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
06:26 Clinical Signs
09:18 Diagnosis
14:46 Treatment
15:59 Prevention
18:42 Impact of Johne’s
21:01 Key Points
22:32 Outro
Recommended Reading:
Johne’s Disease in Canada – Parts I and II Part I is an overview of clinical signs, how...Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Case
03:10 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
04:35 Clinical Signs
07:07 Diagnosis
11:47 Treatment
17:19 Prevention
18:15 Key Points
19:26 Outro
Recommended Reading
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...Avian Influenza (AI)
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Case
01:57 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
04:17 Clinical Signs
05:55 Diagnosis
07:33 Treatment
09:56 Why AI is a Global Concern
13:58 Current News
16:04 Key Points
17:24 Outro
Recommended Reading
References
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...
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.
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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
Jaggsiekte (OPA)
In this episode of Current Vet, Dr Lottie talks about Jaagsiekte, also known as Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA)
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Timeline:
Recommended 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 Ve...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
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Timeline:
Recommended 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...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 wi...
Osteosarcoma
In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about osteosarcomas.
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Further Reading
Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)
In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about bovine tuberculosis (TB).
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Recommended Reading
References
Schiller, I., Waters, W.R., Vordermeier, H.M., et al., 2010. Bovine tuberculosis: a review of...Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats.
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Recommended Reading
References
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 guide...Canine Parvovirus
In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about canine parvovirus.
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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Case
01:55 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
04:39 Clinical Signs
05:48 Diagnosis
07:47 Treatment
09:40 Prevention
11:08 Research Updates
12:25 Key Points
13:23 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).<...Current Vet Podcast Coming Soon January 5th!
Vet school makes everything feel so much harder than it needs to. When I was in vet school, all I wanted was a podcast or videos that explained things in an understandable way, something that wasn't too clinical, not too complex, and I just never really found it.
So I have made it.
I'm Dr. Lottie and Current Vet is the podcast that makes veterinary medicine simple.It's the podcast that I wish I had as a student, and it's launching on the 5th of January. So if you are in vet med and you want t...
