Articles for veterinarians and animal owners — explanations of analyses, sampling advice, result interpretation and the latest information from the world of veterinary diagnostics.
Microbiological diagnostics rests on one fundamental principle that is frequently underestimated in everyday clinical practice: a result is only as reliable as the sample was good. Even the most advanced laboratory equipment cannot compensate for a poorly collected, contaminated or improperly transported sample.
Your pet is part of the family. You want what is best for them — health and a long, happy life. But there is a hidden danger that can threaten their health and yours: parasites. We recently analysed samples from February 2026 and the results are clear: 7.47% of samples were positive for parasites.
Pancreatic disease represents a significant diagnostic challenge in small animal veterinary medicine. The pancreas has a dual function — exocrine (secretion of digestive enzymes) and endocrine (secretion of insulin and glucagon).
CRP is a protein produced by the liver when inflammation or tissue damage is present in the body. Its level in the blood rises within just 4–24 hours of infection, injury or illness, making it useful in veterinary diagnostics.
TSH concentration is usually elevated in patients with hypothyroidism due to the absence of negative feedback. TSH is a species-specific protein, so appropriate tests must be used to obtain an accurate result.
Phenobarbitone is an anticonvulsant drug. It is indicated in cases of acute life-threatening seizures, and also in the management of seizures over a prolonged period. Phenobarbitone is most commonly the first-choice drug in such cases and acts well regardless of the primary cause of the seizures.
