Clinical history:A mob of 200 weaner deer were transferred between properties the same day as being given a mineral and anthelmentic drench. They were in good health on arrival at the new farm, but a few days after being fed silage they started dying. Most of the mob died over a 4-5 day period. Multiple […]
KATHRYN JENKINSDogs affected with congenital macrothrombocytopenia (CMTP)have the potential to mimic immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. CMTP is a benign inherited anomaly in healthy dogs, and is one to watch out for in practice. Affected dogs have persistently low platelets counts, in the absence of clinical signs, with frequent large sized platelets. Correct identification of these patients avoids […]
HANIA KLOBUKOWSKAClinical history:A 6-year-old male Shih-Tzu cross dog presented with a 6-month history of intermittent vomiting and regurgitation. The dog had also lost weight over this time period. Clinical examination was relatively unremarkable and the dog appeared bright, alert and willing to eat. Laboratory results:An in-house biochemistry panel did not reveal significant abnormalities. A CBC […]