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.

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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Case
02:39 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
08:09 Clinical Signs
10:44 Zoonosis
12:49 Treatment
14:26 Prevention
15:12 Key Points
17:39 Outro

Recommended Reading:

• The ESCCAP’s Guidelines on Worm Control in Dogs & Cats has a great overview on Toxocara spp. infections, lifecycles, diagnosis and prevention methods

References

• 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.

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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Case
01:28 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
07:02 Clinical Signs
07:48 Diagnosis
09:56 Treatment
12:18 Top Tips
15:47 Key Points
16:51 Outro

Recommended reading

• BSAVA Manual of Reptiles
• BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets
• Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery
• ReptiFiles 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: Elsevier
• Baines, 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!

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Timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Case
02:34 Aetiology & Pathogenesis
04:47 Clinical Signs
06:18 Diagnosis
10:24 PPID vs EMS
12:17 Treatment
15:50 Key Points
17:03 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.