Until recently, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) was a fatal disease that could only be detected by pathology. Currently, more and more options for laboratory diagnostics and treatment are [...]
Brucella (B.) canis is the causative agent of canine brucellosis. It was first isolated in the USA in 1966 and associated with abortions and reproductive disorders in a beagle colony, but it is [...]
Like house dust mites, storage mites belong to the arachnid class (Arachnida) and distribute worldwide. They are tiny, eight-legged, whitish-coloured arachnids measuring between 0.3 and 0.8 mm, [...]
Turtles and tortoises are popular pets which can become very old when kept properly. Apart from the common European species, such as Hermann’s tortoise, experienced owners also enjoy [...]
Fertility disorders of the mare can be caused by bacterial colonisation of the reproductive organs. During natural covering, these bacteria can then lead to an infection of the stallion. For good [...]
Horsti is a neutered male terrier mongrel adopted from a shelter at the age of about four years with an unclear history. At that time, he showed poor nutritional status, moderately reddened [...]
Hepatic diseases are quite common in equids. In addition to poisonous plants, toxins, parasites, and neoplasms, they can also be caused by bacterial or viral infectious agents. Many aetiologies [...]
Feline skin diseases have many causes. As with all skin problems, a thorough history is the most critical tool to arrive at a diagnosis for the cat. The preliminary report at the initial [...]
In this months dermatology corner we hear from Jana Liebscher and Dr Jutta Hein about dermatology cases in small mammals that have resulted die to an endocrinology disorder. ‘There are [...]
In this NEW article Dr Carmen Lorente, DVM, PhD, DipECVD covers various causes of non-inflammatory alopecia. To read more click here – Differential diagnosis of non-inflammatory alopecia in dogs
