Cristina Gans Clinical history A 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 […]
Lisa Hulme-Moir Figure 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 […]
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is endemic in certain areas of New Zealand, affecting all grazing ruminants. However, despite its prevalence, diagnosing liver fluke infection in farmed livestock before death remains challenging. Liver fluke establish in the bile ducts of ruminants and interfere with liver function. Sheep do not establish immunity and infection can build up […]
Samples for free calcium (ionised ) testing must be handled appropriately prior to submission in order to ensure they remain suitable for testing on receipt in the laboratory. If the samples do not meet all the criteria stipulated below, they will be unsuitable for analysis. Specimen: Serum Container: Plain red top tube Minimum sample volume: […]
Sandy Weltan Serum amyloid A is a major acute phase protein in many species. We have upgraded to a veterinary specific test (Vet-SAA) which is adapted to react to SAA in multi-species, including horses, dogs, cats, ruminants and rabbits. The reporting units have also changed from ug/mL to mg/L to comply with WHO International Standard […]
We are very excited to introduce Awanui Veterinary’s new immunoturbidometric assay for SDMA, an important advancement in assessing renal function in dogs and cats. It’s now available to add to any biochemistry panel, so take advantage of this limited-time deal today! Here’s a summary of the key points and how they might impact clinical practice: […]
Arefeh Ravanbakhsh Case history A three-month-old intact female Staffordshire Bull Terrier was presented to the veterinarian for evaluation of multifocal areas of alopecia. Pruritus was not reported. Multiple skin scrapes of the affected areas were collected for cytological evaluation, and hair plucks collected for ringworm culture and potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation. Cytological findings The skin […]
Wilson Karalus Clinical history A three-year-old dairy cow presented for severe ulceration of the dental pad and hard palate, towards the back of her mouth near the base of the tongue (Figure 1). Hypersalivation was noted and she had evidence of ulceration of both nostrils, with clear nasal discharge and enlargement of the mandibular lymph […]
Sandra Bulla Clinical history A 10-year-old male, neutered domestic cat presented at his local veterinarian with multiple dermal/subcutaneous nodules. The nodules were moderately firm and were present all over the trunk in variable sizes, with the larger nodule being 3cm wide. They were not painful, and the cat was well otherwise. Fine needle biopsy was […]
Geoff Orbell Clinical history Lucy, a seven-year-old, spayed female Domestic Short-Haired cat presented to her veterinarian with a palpable subcutaneous mass in the jugular furrow on the left side of her neck. The owners opted for surgical excision and during surgery it was noted to be adherent to the adventitia of the underlying jugular vein. […]