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  • Zoo & Wildlife Veterinary Medicine | Dr Noi Psaroudaki

    Zoo & Wildlife Veterinary Medicine | Dr Noi Psaroudaki
    2026/01/09

    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/102116700

    Find 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.
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  • Osteosarcoma

    Osteosarcoma
    2026/01/08

    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/vetsci6020048
    • Boerman, 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/10.1186/1746-6148-8-56

    References

    • 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/s11259-014-9623-0
    • Frimberger, 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-6315
    • Bush, 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.44-2-247
    • Bloomfield, 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.13011
    • de 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/s44356-025-00036-1
    • 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/vetsci6020048
    • Boerman, 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/10.1186/1746-6148-8-56

    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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    25 分
  • Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)

    Bovine Tuberculosis (TB)
    2026/01/07
    In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about bovine tuberculosis (TB).Instagram & TikTok @veterinaryvistaRecommended ReadingUnveiling 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 DoneReferencesSchiller, 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.
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    21 分
  • Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

    Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    2026/01/06

    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 Urology
    • BSAVA Manual of Feline Practice

    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 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
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    16 分
  • Canine Parvovirus

    Canine Parvovirus
    2026/01/05
    In this episode, Dr Lottie talks about canine parvovirus.Instagram & TikTok @veterinaryvistaTimeline:00:00 Intro00:36 Case01:55 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:39 Clinical Signs05:48 Diagnosis07:47 Treatment09:40 Prevention11:08 Research Updates12:25 Key Points13:23 OutroRecommended ReadingGreene, 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).ReferencesAVMA, 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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    14 分