Complete urinalysis consists of three elements: Gross examChemical examSediment exam.
Typically, when a dog presents to a veterinarian with a faecal examination (Zajac et al, 2002), coproantigen-detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test (Elsemore et al, 2017) or real-time...
Periodontal disease is the most common disease in companion dogs and cats, affecting 80–85% of animals at 2–3 years of age (Stepaniuk, 2019). This disease is caused by subgingival bacterial plaque,...
Nutritional assessment starts with the collection of a detailed diet and medical history, a thorough physical examination and evaluation of diagnostic findings. For both dogs and cats, it is essential...
Cases of septic arthritis commonly present with an acute, severe lameness without a known traumatic event. This often shows little improvement with rest or analgesia, unlike with lameness that occurs...
Parasites for which prophylactic and/or therapeutic drug use is common range across the spectrum of protozoa, helminths and arthropods. A non-exhaustive summary of common parasites, their geographic...
Genetic mutations occur in different parts of the genome all the time, and cause genetic differences between individuals, populations and species. Some mutations may be beneficial and provide a...
Not only can owner behaviour (such as inappropriate introductions to separation or inadequate preparation of dogs to experience a sense of safety whilst alone) predispose dogs towards...