Hania KlobukwskaIntroductionZinc toxicity is almost exclusively seen following the prophylactic use of zinc supplementation administered during the facial eczema (FE) season. Zinc toxicity is not new to the New Zealand scene however it is important to consider it as a differential diagnosis under certain circumstances, especially when the farm is known to be supplementing the […]
Our Dunedin laboratory will be closed on Monday 24 March, in observance of the regional anniversary day holiday. However, it will be open during regular business hours on Saturday, 22 March.If you have any questions or concerns, please call your local laboratory.
Bernie VaatstraClinical findingsA 13-year-old, spayed female Lhasa Apso presented at an after-hours veterinary clinic for acute gastric dilatation. Prior history included several years of upper gastrointestinal signs including intermittent vomiting and inappetence. Clinical signs improved on institution of treatment with 10mg omeprazole SID in 2023, and remained stable until October 2024, when the dog presented […]
Cathy HarveyOf all the masses that occur in the skin and subcutis, probably the most care needs to be taken when evaluating spindle cells from mass lesions, as reactive spindle cells associated with fibroplasia cannot be easily distinguished from neoplastic cells on cytology. Often these lesions are firm and do not exfoliate well, making diagnosis […]
ROB FAIRLEYEach year significant numbers of acorn poisoning cases are seen in our laboratories and almost always in calves. They often occur when feed is short and animals are driven to consume acorns, or because animals have been put into areas to clean rank grass out – areas like lane-ways with mini plantations of English […]
We are no longer able to absorb the merchant fee associated with credit card payments. As a result, we will be passing this cost onto our customers at a rate of 2.5%, effective for payments made on or after March 1, 2025.However, payments made via direct debit will still be completely free of charge. You […]
We have encountered an issue with our current batch of PMSG testing kits. The supplier has been notified, but unfortunately, they are unable to provide replacements as the kits are out of stock. A new batch is expected to be ready in April and will be shipped to us from Germany.Until the new kits arrive, […]
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Cristina GansClinical historyA one-year-old DLH cat presented to the veterinarian for acute -onset anorexia and lethargy. Additional findings on clinical examination were a reduced body condition and moderate pyrexia. After treatment with antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, the cat displayed a marked improvement in appetite and demeanour and was discharged from the hospital. Shortly afterwards, the […]
Lisa Hulme-MoirFigure 1 is a photomicrograph of a blood film from a four year-old male castrated Australian Kelpie. The dog had been in an induced coma with constant rate infusion (CRI) of propofol to manage hepatic encephalopathy due to acute liver failure. Haematocrit was 0.23 L/L.What’s your diagnosis?Answer:Eccentrocytosis indicating oxidative injury and a likely haemolytic […]