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Welcome to episode #60 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Join me for some positive affirmations before taking the NAVLE. Listen to this before taking the NAVLE. YOU HAVE GOT THIS!!!!!!

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Welcome to episode #59 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Can you tell the difference between feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)? In this episode, we’ll work through transmission routes, diagnostic testing, and the differences between progressive, regressive, and abortive FeLV infections. Learn the key testing distinctions, plus easy memory tricks, kitten testing pitfalls, and tips for interpreting positive and negative results.

Two viruses. Different tests. High-yield facts.

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Welcome to episode #58 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Think you know poultry viral diseases? In Part 2, we’ll work through three high-yield diseases you need to recognize for the NAVLE: infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT), virulent Newcastle disease, and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

We’ll break down the key clinical signs, classic clues, diagnosis, and reportable disease considerations for each, plus easy memory tricks to help you recognize them quickly on exam day.

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Welcome to episode #57 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Can you tell the difference between Type I, II, III, and IV hypersensitivity reactions?

In this episode, we’ll break down the four types of hypersensitivity using clinical examples, including anaphylaxis, IMHA, neonatal isoerythrolysis, immune-complex disease, vasculitis, and delayed-type hypersensitivity.

We’ll also cover easy memory tricks to help you remember the mechanism behind each type and recognize them quickly on the NAVLE.

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Welcome to episode #56 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Can you tell the difference between hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s) and hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s)?

In this NAVLE Nugget, we’ll work through clinical cases and break down the key differences between these two adrenal diseases, including clinical signs, classic lab abnormalities, diagnosis, treatment, and the most important NAVLE clues.

We’ll also tackle one of the most commonly confusing topics: LDDS vs. ACTH stimulation testing. Learn when to use each test, what question each test is asking, and how to interpret the results.

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Welcome to episode #55 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Test your avian medicine knowledge with four NAVLE pet bird diseases: Pacheco’s disease, chlamydiosis, psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), and proventricular dilatation disease (PDD). We’ll work through clinical cases and cover the key signs, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention points you need to know for the NAVLE.

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Welcome to episode #54 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Think you know rabbit medicine? Test yourself with four cases covering tularemia, RHDV2, Tyzzer’s disease, and uterine adenocarcinoma. We’ll walk through the key clinical clues, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention points you need to know for the NAVLE.

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Welcome to episode #53 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In Part 1 of our Viral Poultry Diseases series, we review Marek’s disease, infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease), and infectious bronchitis.

We’ll break down the cause, transmission, clinical signs, lesions, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of each disease, with a focus on the high-yield associations you’re most likely to see on the NAVLE.

If poultry viral diseases tend to blur together while you're studying, this episode will help you focus on the hallmark clues that separate them.

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Welcome to episode #52 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, we review five important ferret diseases: adrenal gland disease, insulinoma, lymphoma, epizootic catarrhal enteritis (ECE), and canine distemper virus. We’ll break down the signalment, hallmark clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for each disease.

From symmetrical alopecia and hormonal changes with adrenal disease, to hypoglycemia and episodic weakness with insulinoma, green diarrhea with ECE, and hyperkeratosis and severe respiratory disease with canine distemper, this episode will help you keep these commonly tested ferret diseases straight.

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Welcome to episode #51 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In Bovine Abortions Part 2 (link to part 1 below!), we continue our review of important causes of bovine abortion with BVDV, Brucella abortus, Leptospira, and Epizootic Bovine Abortion (EBA).

We’ll cover the NAVLE clues for each disease, including persistently infected calves and congenital abnormalities with BVDV, late-term abortions and zoonotic concerns with brucellosis, reproductive disease and milk production changes with leptospirosis, and the classic western foothills + Pajaroello tick association with EBA.

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Welcome to episode #50 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode of NAVLE Nuggets, we review four important infectious diseases of chickens: fowl cholera, infectious coryza, Mycoplasma gallisepticum (chronic respiratory disease), and infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT).

From sudden death and septicemia with fowl cholera, to facial swelling with infectious coryza, chronic respiratory disease and conjunctivitis with Mycoplasma gallisepticum, and severe dyspnea with bloody mucus in ILT, this episode will help you organize these commonly confused poultry diseases into an easy-to-remember framework.

We'll break down the cause, transmission, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of each disease, with a focus on the high-yield clues you'll want to recognize on exam day.

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Welcome to episode #49 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Starting veterinary school is exciting, but figuring out what you actually need to bring, buy, and pack can feel overwhelming (and expensive!).

In this episode of, we’re breaking down everything you actually need for veterinary school; from laptops and backpacks to clinical equipment, study supplies, clinic essentials, and the little things that make long days more manageable.

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Welcome to episode #48 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode of NAVLE Nuggets, we're tackling four of the most important infectious causes of arthritis in pigs: Glaesserella parasuis, Streptococcus suis, Mycoplasma hyorhinis, and Mycoplasma hyosynoviae. Learn how to confidently differentiate these diseases based on the pig's age, clinical presentation, and characteristic lesions, while also reviewing how to treat and prevent them.

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Welcome to episode #47 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, I'm joined by Brandon Duncan, a rising second-year veterinary student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM), as we share the advice we wish every incoming veterinary student heard before their first day of class.

From finding your support system to building healthy study habits, getting involved, maintaining life outside of vet school, and embracing the inevitable learning curve, we discuss the lessons that have shaped our own journeys and the things we wish we had known from the very beginning.

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Welcome to episode #46 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode of NAVLE Nuggets, we're breaking down four important reportable ovine/caprine diseases: Scrapie, Border Disease, Bluetongue, and Heartwater Disease. Learn the hallmark clinical signs, transmission routes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the high-yield board pearls that make these diseases easier to remember.

From "hairy shaker" lambs to biting midges, prions, and tick-borne bacteria, this episode simplifies a commonly tested food animal topic into an easy-to-follow review. Stay tuned until the end for a rapid-fire quiz to test your knowledge and reinforce the key concepts.

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Welcome to episode #45 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, we differentiate Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE), and West Nile Virus. We'll break down each disease's cause, transmission, hallmark clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention, while highlighting the key features that help you distinguish them on exams and in clinical practice.

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Welcome to episode #44 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Through clinical cases, memory tricks, and quiz questions, you'll learn how to differentiate five of the most important abortion diseases in cattle: Trichomoniasis (Tritrichomonas foetus), Campylobacteriosis (Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis), Listeriosis, Leptospirosis, and Neosporosis (Neospora caninum).

From repeat breeders and early embryonic death to abortion storms, persistently infected calves, spoiled silage, and the role of farm dogs in disease transmission, this episode simplifies the hallmark clinical signs, transmission routes, diagnosis, prevention, and NAVLE pearls that will help these diseases stick.

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Welcome to episode #43 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, you'll learn how to differentiate the six major equine parasites every veterinary student should know: small strongyles (cyathostomins), large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris), tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata), pinworms (Oxyuris equi), bots (Gasterophilus spp.), and ascarids (Parascaris spp.).

From larval cyathostominosis and cranial mesenteric artery migration to ileocecal colic, tail rubbing, bot fly eggs, and pot-bellied foals, this episode breaks down the hallmark clinical signs, life cycle highlights, diagnosis, treatment, and high-yield NAVLE pearls in an easy-to-remember format.

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Welcome to episode #42 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, you'll learn how to differentiate canine and feline heartworm disease and understand why these infections look so different between species. We'll cover the life cycle of Dirofilaria immitis, hallmark clinical signs, diagnostic testing, treatment protocols, and prevention, which can frequently appear on veterinary school exams and the NAVLE.

Whether you're studying for the NAVLE, preparing for a block exam, or just looking for a quick review, this episode is packed with practical, high-yield information to help reinforce key concepts.

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Welcome to episode #41 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

In this episode, we break down four of the most common causes of feline upper respiratory disease: Feline Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1), Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Bordetella bronchiseptica, and Chlamydia felis. If you've ever struggled to remember which pathogen causes corneal ulcers, oral ulcers, severe conjunctivitis, or coughing, this episode is for you. Through clinical cases and memory tricks, you'll learn how to quickly differentiate these commonly tested diseases and build a strong diagnostic approach to the sneezing kitten.

Whether you're studying for the NAVLE, preparing for a block exam, or just looking for a quick review, this episode is packed with practical, high-yield information to help reinforce key concepts.

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