Equine Dermatology Problems – Useful Laboratory Diagnostics
While horses are not large dogs, there are many procedures, such as dermatological examinations, that are very similar to those used in dogs. The most important aspect is certainly the detailed [...]
Neutered or Not? Neutering Status of Small Mammals
Is the animal neutered or not? This question always arises when stray or shelter animals with missing neutering scars and unclear neutering status are presented or older, supposedly [...]
Expert Round Table on Immune Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
The Laboklin expert “Round Tables” have become a well-known event, whereby invited experts engage in a moderated in-depth discussion with questions from the audience. We have compiled [...]
Being Spoiled for Choice ‒ Pathogen or Antibody Detection for the Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
A wide range of different detection methods are available to veterinarians for the diagnosis of infectious diseases. However, the choice of test that is “just right” for the case at hand can be [...]
Clinical Consensus Statements and Guidelines on the General Use of Antibiotics for Infectious Diseases
DEFINITION OF TERMS Clinical consensus statements and guidelines are recognised medical statements and guidelines issued by a committee of experts. Consensus statements on pathophysiology, [...]
Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cats – What to Look Out For
Parasites have developed different survival strategies. In addition to the oral ingestion of infectious stages, other transmission routes also play a role in completing the development cycle. [...]
Dermatophytes in Small Mammals – Who Gets It? Who Transmits It? How to Diagnose it?
Dermatophytes are ubiquitous, keratinophilic, filamentous fungi that infect skin, hair, and claws. They are a serious concern due to their zoonotic potential (de Matos and Kalivoda 2013). [...]
Acute Or Chronic Diarrhoea ‒ When To Use Which Diagnostics?
Digestive disorders are a frequent reason that pets are presented to veterinary practices, with the main complaints being, vomiting, anorexia, flatulence, weight loss and diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is [...]
Explore Canine Hypothyroidism with Laboklin’s Expert Insights
Veterinarians, don’t miss out on our latest article by Dr. Jennifer von Luckner: “Interesting facts from the Laboklin expert round table on the topic of hypothyroidism.” [...]