Feline respiratory tract infection – how to choose between PCR and bacterial culture
Feline patients with respiratory infections are common in companion animal practice.
Feline patients with respiratory infections are common in companion animal practice.
The senses of hearing and balance are located in the ear.
Insect stings can trigger hypersensitivity reactions in dogs.
“The last child has fur” – this common social belief means that dogs often live…
Parrots, which include the popular budgerigars and cockatiels, are commonly kept pets.
Chronic enteropathy – a complex topic which raises many questions.
The expert discussed some recent studies that address the detection of silent carrier horses.
Until recently, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) was a fatal disease that could only be detected…
When to suspect hemolysis? We suspect hemolysis especially in regenerative anemia when blood loss has…
As with all skin problems, a thorough history is the most critical tool to arrive…
Clinical signs of gastrointestinal complaints in horses are manifold. They include colic, diarrhoea, constipation or…
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets which can become very old when kept properly.
There are multiple causes of alopecia in small mammals. Endocrine causes are considered after ruling…
Hepatic diseases are quite common in equids. In addition to poisonous plants, toxins, parasitoses and…
Parvoviruses play a significant role as infectious agents in various species.
Clinically, non-inflammatory alopecia is the absence of hair without other skin lesions.
Acute-phase proteins (APP) are an important component of the body’s own innate immune system.
Feline asthma belongs to the feline atopic syndrome (FAS), including other allergic diseases such as…
Strangles is caused by the gram-positive, β-haemolytic bacterium Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.
The parameters we use to assess kidney function are so-called biomarkers.
In dogs and cats, increased urinary protein excretion is pathological and highly correlated with reduced…
The work-up of equine respiratory diseases is based on anamnesis, clinical examination, endoscopic findings and…
Small pets are now among the most popular domestic animals in Germany (5 million small…
Pyodermas or bacterial skin infections (Greek: “pyo“ – pus and “derma“ – skin) are highly…
How would we diagnose without laboratory tests? Whether it is blood count, pathogen detection or…
Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are an important component of blood coagulation.
Alopecia (hair loss) in cats is a common reason for cats being presented to the…
The nomenclature of equine respiratory diseases has recently been revised.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an IgE-mediated allergic skin disease to environmental allergens.
The oak processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea) belongs to the order of moths (Lepidoptera), specifically a species…
As veterinarians, we are aware of the importance of emerging viral diseases. Especially, when spread…
Alopecia or pathological hair loss is a frequent reason for consultation with dermatological patients, a…
Goliat is a male dachshund crossbreed born in 2012. At the age of 4 years,…
The digestive system of horses is designed for optimal utilization of plant food.
Atopic patients often produce IgE against allergens. But there are some patients who despite presenting…
In veterinary medicine, too, non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches have become increasingly important in recent…
Hass, an 18-month-old male, mixed-breed dog weighing 42 kg, was presented with a six-month history…
Before or at the beginning of the breeding season, special attention is paid to the…
Piper is a 7-year-old Australian Shepherd (allegedly purebred), female, not neutered.
During the breeding season, it is important to assess the breeding suitability of all mares…