Which tests can help me diagnose an immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and which samples should I take?
When to suspect hemolysis? We suspect hemolysis especially in regenerative anemia when blood loss has…
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Feline skin diseases and their many causes
As with all skin problems, a thorough history is the most critical tool to arrive…
Laboratory diagnostics in chelonians
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets which can become very old when kept properly.
Parvoviruses in dogs and cats
Parvoviruses play a significant role as infectious agents in various species.
Feline asthma – an update on diagnosis and therapy
Feline asthma belongs to the feline atopic syndrome (FAS), including other allergic diseases such as…
Acute-phase proteins in routine diagnostics
Acute-phase proteins (APP) are an important component of the body’s own innate immune system.
Diagnosis of renal dysfunction in dogs and cats
The parameters we use to assess kidney function are so-called biomarkers.
Urine electrophoresis as a useful tool for the differentiation of proteinuria in dogs and cats
In dogs and cats, increased urinary protein excretion is pathological and highly correlated with reduced…
Histopathological and cytological examination in small mammals – possibilities and limitations
Small pets are now among the most popular domestic animals in Germany (5 million small…
Pre-analytics – a key factor for your diagnostic success
How would we diagnose without laboratory tests? Whether it is blood count, pathogen detection or…