Acute-phase proteins in routine diagnostics
Acute-phase proteins (APP) are an important component of the body’s own innate immune system.
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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…