Preanalytics in Small Mammals – Key Factors
Optimal preanalytics for small mammals at LABOKLIN Bad Kissingen. Avoid pre-analytical pitfalls and improve sample…
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The Laboklin Expert Panel on Epilepsy
LABOKLIN expert panel on epilepsy: specialist lectures by experts on causes, diagnostics, genetic predispositions and…
BRAF mutation and BRAF comp. test – an update
Find out all about the BRAF mutation and the BRAF comp. test in dogs -…
Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy (ASIT) in Dogs: What Are the Reasons for Discontinuing Treatment and How Can Treatment Success Be Optimised?
According to the guidelines of the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals (ICADA), it…
Leukaemia in Dogs and Cats
Leukaemias are rare in dogs and cats compared to other solid neoplasms.
Mycoplasma Infections in Small Mammals
Rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and other small animals are popular pets and daily patients in…
Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs and Cats
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is the most common autoimmune skin disease in dogs and cats.
Hypoadrenocorticism – Diagnostic Tips and Pitfalls
The term “Addison’s disease” is no longer recommended in the current ALIVE guidelines (ALIVE: Agreeing…
Biosafety in New World Camelids: Possibilities for Testing in Trade and Breeding
In recent years, the number of domesticated alpacas and llamas as well as the absolute…
Coagulation Disorders in Dogs
Have you experienced any of these situation whilst in veterinary practice: an eight-week-old puppy suddenly…
Serological and Molecular Genetic Tumour Markers
Can a single blood sample simplify the invasive and expensive work-up of tumour patients? This…
Hygiene Management in Equine Practice
The aim of hygiene measures in veterinary practices and clinics is to prevent the spread…
Erythema multiforme complex in cats and dogs
Alopecia in dogs can have many causes. There may be alopecia secondary to scratching, licking…
The Laboklin Expert Panel on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
At the Laboklin expert panels, renowned experts provide answers to questions on exciting and current…
FCoV-23 – a new virus variant now spreading in Europe?
Feline coronaviruses (FCoV) are distributed worldwide and commonly seen in veterinary practice.
Interpretation of Results Made Easy – Which Clinical Chemistry Parameters Make Sense in Small Mammals?
Small mammals are fleeing and prey animals. Serious illnesses must remain unrecognised for a long…
Rat Poisons (Rodenticides) – News on Diagnostics
Rodenticides (‘rat poisons’) are repeatedly the cause of life-threatening poisoning in dogs and cats.
Ovarian changes in the mare: Laboratory diagnostic work up
Throughout the season (spring – autumn), the ovaries in horse mares show physiologically cycle-related changes…
Equine dermatology problems – useful laboratory diagnostics
While horses are not large dogs, there are many procedures, such as dermatological examinations, that…
The diagnostic work-up of mast cell tumours in dogs and cats
The gold standard in the diagnosis of mast cell tumours (MCT) is cytology and histopathology.…
Echinococcus Infections in Dogs: Prevalence, Symptoms and diagnosis
Infections with Echinococcus are some of the most important zoonoses caused by cestodes.
Neutered or not? Neutering status of small mammals
Is the animal neutered or not? This question always arises when stray or shelter animals…
Lungworm infections in dogs and cats
The most important lungworm species belong to the helminth superfamily Metastrongyloidea, the adults of which…
Expert round table on immune haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)
The Laboklin expert “Round Tables” have become a well-known event, whereby invited experts engage in…
News from International Equine Congresses
The author addressed the topic of chronic weight loss in adult horses and discussed the…
Spoiled for choice – pathogen or antibody detection for the diagnosis of infectious diseases?
A wide range of different detection methods are available to veterinarians for the diagnosis of…
Colour Dilution Alopecia/CDA
Alopecia in dogs can have many causes. There may be alopecia secondary to scratching, licking…
West Nile Virus in Horses – An Update
WNV was first isolated in December 1937, from a 37-year-old, febrile woman in the West…
Intestinal tumours in horses – An overview of frequency, diagnostics and prognosis
Apart from orthopaedic problems, intestinal diseases are the most frequent causes for consultations in the…
Allergies to bees, wasps and co. Clinical symptoms, diagnostics and therapy at a glance
Insect stings can trigger hypersensitivity reactions in dogs.
Infectious diseases in birds – part 1
Parrots, which include the popular budgerigars and cockatiels, are commonly kept pets.
News from international congresses on equine medicine
The expert discussed some recent studies that address the detection of silent carrier horses.
Gut microbiome and intestinal dysbiosis analysis in horses
Clinical signs of gastrointestinal complaints in horses are manifold. They include colic, diarrhoea, constipation or…
Laboratory diagnostics in chelonians
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets which can become very old when kept properly.
Neither fungus nor parasite – Endocrine causes of dermatological signs in small mammals
There are multiple causes of alopecia in small mammals. Endocrine causes are considered after ruling…
Equine parvovirus – an update on the aetiology of acute serum hepatitis
Hepatic diseases are quite common in equids. In addition to poisonous plants, toxins, parasitoses and…
Differential diagnosis of non-inflammatory alopecia in dogs
Clinically, non-inflammatory alopecia is the absence of hair without other skin lesions.
Update on the diagnosis of strangles
Strangles is caused by the gram-positive, β-haemolytic bacterium Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.
Asthma in horses: Tips and tricks for a meaningful cytological diagnosis
The work-up of equine respiratory diseases is based on anamnesis, clinical examination, endoscopic findings and…
Clinical presentations of pyoderma in dogs
Pyodermas or bacterial skin infections (Greek: “pyo“ – pus and “derma“ – skin) are highly…
Platelets in horses
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are an important component of blood coagulation.
Alopecia in cats
Alopecia (hair loss) in cats is a common reason for cats being presented to the…
Allergic respiratory disease in horses
The nomenclature of equine respiratory diseases has recently been revised.
Infectious diseases in reptiles: an overview
In recent years, our understanding of infectious diseases in reptiles has grown immensely.
Multimodal treatment of atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an IgE-mediated allergic skin disease to environmental allergens.
Oak processionary – A health issue for dogs and humans
The oak processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea) belongs to the order of moths (Lepidoptera), specifically a species…
Infectious dermatoses in reptiles
Pet reptiles are frequently presented to the practice for various types of skin lesions.
Equine Coronavirus (ECoV)
As veterinarians, we are aware of the importance of emerging viral diseases. Especially, when spread…
Alopecia in dogs
Alopecia or pathological hair loss is a frequent reason for consultation with dermatological patients, a…
Progression and management of an allergic patient
Goliat is a male dachshund crossbreed born in 2012. At the age of 4 years,…
Digestive disorders in horses
The horse’s digestive system is designed for the best possible utilisation of plant food. Digestion…
Atopic-like Dermatitis: A clinical case
Atopic patients often produce IgE against allergens. But there are some patients who despite presenting…
Biomarkers in equine medicine
In veterinary medicine, too, non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches have become increasingly important in recent…
Papular dermatitis: a clinical case of Leishmaniosis
Hass, an 18-month-old male, mixed-breed dog weighing 42 kg, was presented with a six-month history…
Problem mares with endometritis: Diagnostic tools from the laboratory
Before or at the beginning of the breeding season, special attention is paid to mares…
Case Study – Food Allergy
Piper is a 7-year-old Australian Shepherd (allegedly purebred), female, not neutered.
The bacteriological examination – an important component of testing the breeding hygiene of mares
During the breeding season, the breeding suitability of all mares intended for breeding must be…
Take a Look at These Wild Slides – Haematology of Reptiles
Over the last few decades the popularity of reptiles as pets has increased.