Feline respiratory tract infection – how to choose between PCR and bacterial culture
Feline patients with respiratory infections are common in companion animal practice.
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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.
FAQs about chronic enteropathy
Chronic enteropathy – a complex topic which raises many questions.
UPDATE on feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
Until recently, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) was a fatal disease that could only be detected…
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…
Feline skin diseases and their many causes
As with all skin problems, a thorough history is the most critical tool to arrive…
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…
Parvoviruses in dogs and cats
Parvoviruses play a significant role as infectious agents in various species.
Differential diagnosis of non-inflammatory alopecia in dogs
Clinically, non-inflammatory alopecia is the absence of hair without other skin lesions.
Acute-phase proteins in routine diagnostics
Acute-phase proteins (APP) are an important component of the body’s own innate immune system.
Feline asthma – an update on diagnosis and therapy
Feline asthma belongs to the feline atopic syndrome (FAS), including other allergic diseases such as…
Update on the diagnosis of strangles
Strangles is caused by the gram-positive, β-haemolytic bacterium Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.
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…
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…
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…
Clinical presentations of pyoderma in dogs
Pyodermas or bacterial skin infections (Greek: “pyo“ – pus and “derma“ – skin) are highly…
Pre-analytics – a key factor for your diagnostic success
How would we diagnose without laboratory tests? Whether it is blood count, pathogen detection or…
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.
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…
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 digestive system of horses is designed for optimal utilization of plant food.
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 the…
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, it is important to assess the breeding suitability of all mares…