Following on from last week's discussion about SNAP CPL, this week Gerardo Poli looks at Giardia SNAP tests.

Gerardo Poli discusses how he uses the pancreas-specific lipase test to rule out acute pancreatitis in dogs.

Although “off-licence”, immunotherapy is well worth considering in our pruritic feline friends. Of course we … more

Ever had one of those cases, which seem to typically occur around this time of year, that you think must be the start of an allergic dermatitis?

We recently had an elderly cat that presented with typical signs of hyperthyroidism. However, as is sometimes the case, total T4 proved stubbornly normal on two estimations a couple of weeks apart.

Have you ever had a puppy that just presents with lethargy, exercise intolerance and sleeps … more

Several species of lice live on chickens and cement their eggs on the base of feather shafts.

Metabolic bone disease is a common condition seen in almost all house rabbits with dental … more

Many dogs will not pass faeces for the first 4 to 5 days after surgery.

Four parameters can be measured to objectively assess dehydration. PCV and Total Protein should be … more

Clinical examination for dehydration is one method used for assessing whether or not an animal … more

Antibodies to E cuniculi in rabbits can be detected on a blood test. Hence, a rabbit … more

Myxoedema most commonly occurs in moderate to severe cases of hypothyroidism in dogs. Thickening of … more