AMY WEEDENClinical historyA 9-year-old male Kelpie presented with a urinary tract infection, generalised alopecia, and pendulous nipples (Figure 1). A cystic prostate and an intra-abdominal mass (possibly consistent with a testicle) were identified on ultrasound. The dog had been adopted as adult with no surgical history and had a small scrotum with no descended testicles […]
– submission requirementsAll export testing requests (whether for pre-entry export or for sending an animal overseas) must have the sample date clearly written on the submission form. This date is a MPI / AsureQuality requirement for all export reports.Not all labels printed in-clinic have the sample collection date in the details, so please ensure it […]
KATHRYN JENKINSOn blood smear evaluation and in cytology, eosinophils have distinctive morphological features that make them easy to identify. However, this is not always the case. Here are some surprising tips about the humble eosinophil, and a case report when all was not as it seemed on the haematology analyser results.Typical eosinophilsEosinophil granules have an […]
CATHY HARVEY & LISA HULME-MOIRClinical historyAfter a short period of illness (quiet and hunched, with pale mucous membranes) an approximately 6 week-old female, intact pedigree kitten died despite supportive treatment. At autopsy the liver was enlarged with rounded margins and light brown with a prominent reticular pattern. The spleen was enlarged (90×10 to 30×5 mm) […]
AREFEH RAVANBAKHSHClinical historyA 12-year-old female spayed German Shepherd presented to their veterinarian for examination of a mammary mass. Approximately 11-months earlier, the patient had multiple mammary masses removed. Histological examination of the previous mammary masses had revealed mixture of benign and malignant mammary tumours.Approximately 10-months following surgery to remove the initial mammary masses, the patient […]
SARAH RIDDYThis report details the analysis of data submitted to Gribbles Veterinary laboratories for the season November 2022 to May 2023 for fully differentiated faecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT) from sheep.Data was obtained from cases that clearly identified the test anthelmintic and sample groups contained 10+ animals per treatment group. Data at genus level […]
We are updating the feline and canine reference intervals for our new state-of-the-art haematology analysers. In addition, we are working on reference intervals for new assays in development and new methods for existing assays. In order to achieve these goals, we need your help.Thank you to everyone who has already submitted samples for this study! […]
All of our laboratories will be open normal business hours on Saturday June 3, but will be closed on Monday June 5 to celebrate the King’s birthday.
GEOFF ORBELLWhen taking skin biopsies for alopecic conditions in animals, there are a few key points that can improve your chances of a diagnostic biopsy.The most important factor for alopecic skin biopsies is being able to determine the orientation of the hair follicles as we need to assess the entire length of the follicle to […]
MICHAEL HARDCASTLEClinical historyThree Hereford weaners showed signs of staggering, hypermetria or recumbency and two died; one recovered with supportive care. There was possible access to cholecalciferol or cyanide, but the clinical signs were not considered consistent with those intoxications. The weaner mob had been kept in a paddock where rubbish had recently been burned.Laboratory findingsSerum […]