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Too much (or too little) of a good thing: thyroid disease testing at TVMDL

March 22, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

A severely overweight Welsh Corgi mixed breed dog with floppy ears standing outdoors

The thyroid gland serves an important function in the overall health of animals. However, it can also lead to a host of health issues if not functioning properly. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) offers several … [Read more...] about Too much (or too little) of a good thing: thyroid disease testing at TVMDL

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: canine, cats, clinical pathology, dogs, endocrinology, equine, feline, horses, thyroid

TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs

February 8, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Closeup photo of an adorable dog. Outdoor photo

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) to its testing catalog. AMH concentrations aid in the classification of reproductive status of animals. At this … [Read more...] about TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, dogs

Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas

January 25, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Gray and white American Pit Bull Terrier wearing collar and blue tag

Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Mindy Borst, LVT A formalin-fixed globe from an 11-year-old, castrated male, Pitbull dog was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: biopsy, canine, clinical pathology, dog, histopathology, pathology, pitbull

TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

September 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Wild Baby Gray Fox Sitting on Ground Looking at Camera

Two professionals from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) were among a team of authors who recently published an article in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. In the article, Pam Ferro, PhD, molecular … [Read more...] about TVMDL professionals co-author publication covering concurrent canine distemper and Tyzzer disease infection

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: bacteria, canine, fox, histopathology, Molecular Diagnostics, pathology, publication, wildlife

Possible chocolate poisoning in a dog

February 24, 2022 by smorris

brown dog with pointy ears walking in snow

Possible chocolate poisoning in a dog Travis Mays, MS, PhD The TVMDL received a full set of fresh and fixed tissue samples and stomach content from a four-year-old Belgian Tervuren for testing. The dog appeared normal in the morning, running … [Read more...] about Possible chocolate poisoning in a dog

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, canine, toxicology

Cutaneous Pythiosis in a German Shepherd Dog

July 5, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

German Shepherd dog laying in green grass

Cutaneous Pythiosis in a German Shepherd Dog Cheryl Maguire, DVM, Dominique Wiener, DVM, PhD, DECVP, Sonia Lingsweiler, BS, MS The bacteriology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) received a skin swab for … [Read more...] about Cutaneous Pythiosis in a German Shepherd Dog

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bacteriology, canine, dog, TVMDL

Strychnine detected in a puppy

June 21, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Strychnine detected in a puppy Travis Mays, MS, DVM The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory received stomach content, fresh kidney, and serum from a two-month old mixed breed puppy for testing. The owner found the puppy … [Read more...] about Strychnine detected in a puppy

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, canine, dog, toxicology, TVMDL

Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane

April 19, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Studio shot of a gray Great Dane dog lying on white background.

Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane Morgan Matthews, DVM Tissues from a 3-year-old, castrated male Great Dane were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). On histopathology, the liver, spleen, and … [Read more...] about Hepatocytoptropic lymphoma in a Great Dane

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: anatomic pathology, canine, canyon, dog, Great Dane, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, TVMDL

T-cell lymphoma is not always “terrible”

April 12, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

gray and white shih tau dog laying in grass grass

T-cell lymphoma is not always “terrible” Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 10-year-old female spayed Shih Tzu was presented to her veterinarian for an annual wellness exam. At home, the dog had been doing well but was reported to have less energy. … [Read more...] about T-cell lymphoma is not always “terrible”

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, college station, dog, TVMDL

Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs

April 6, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Brown dog sitting on concrete on leash held my male place officer

TVMDL Anatomic Pathology Assistant Section Head Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP  recently co-authored a publication on Chagas disease in government working dogs. This article, titled “Fatal Chagas myocarditis in government working dogs in the southern … [Read more...] about Edwards contributes to literature over Chagas disease in government working dogs

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: anatomic pathology, canine, Chagas, dogs, histopathology, pathology

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls

March 30, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

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This story originally appeared in AgriLife Today and was written by Kay Ledbetter. When small-animal veterinarians have questions or problems, they often turn to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, due to the … [Read more...] about Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls

Filed Under: News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, canine, college station, companion animals, feline, pets, toxicology, TVMDL, vet-lirn

TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples

March 29, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

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The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section recently upgraded its strychnine test. Changes made include detection of strychnine using LC/MS instead of HPLC and detection of strychnine in … [Read more...] about TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, bovine, canine, drug testing, equine, feline, toxicology

Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site

January 25, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

mixed breed dog in front of a white background

Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site Randi Gold, VMD, PhD, DACVP A one-year-old, female-spayed, mix breed dog required a mid-shaft, hind leg amputation after a femoral fracture. Following the amputation, the owner and … [Read more...] about Calcinosis circumscripta in a surgical amputation site

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: anatomic pathology, canine, college station, dog, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match

January 18, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Active playful young Australian Shepherd crossbreed dog rising up to run forward with happy smiling expression

When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, and Malcolm Delovio, PhD A two-year-old mixed breed dog was presented to their veterinarian for an inability to lose weight and mild hair loss. Blood was collected and serum was … [Read more...] about When T4 and Free T4 Don’t Match

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, dog, endocrinology, TVMDL

Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve

December 29, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

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Although holiday celebrations are coming to a close, it is important pet owners continue to stay vigilant about potentially toxic sources. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) encourages pet owners to take steps to … [Read more...] about Don’t let your pet pick their poison: Stay vigilant of potentially toxic sources this New Year’s Eve

Filed Under: DX Guidance, News Tagged With: analytical chemistry, canine, college station, feline, holiday, pet, toxicity, toxicosis, TVMDL

Marijuana detected in multiple dogs

December 7, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Old brown dog with blue collar laying down on floor

Marijuana detected in multiple dogs Travis Mays, MS, PhD The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) received serum for marijuana testing from three different dogs over a period of five days. Each case was unrelated, and … [Read more...] about Marijuana detected in multiple dogs

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, canine, college station, dogs, drug testing, TVMDL

Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor

November 30, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

young jack russell terrier dog standing outdoors

Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Sertoli cell tumors are unique testicular tumors that are known for their ability to cause feminization of male dogs. These tumors are commonly diagnosed … [Read more...] about Hyperestrogenism Syndrome in a Dog with a Sertoli Cell Tumor

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, dog, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time

November 25, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Closeup photo of an adorable dog. Outdoor photo

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has updated a panel that detects antibodies to Brucella canis, the causative agent to canine brucellosis. Previously, TVMDL’s B. canis panel was performed using an indirect … [Read more...] about Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: brucellosis, canine, dog, serology, TVMDL

Unusual presentation of histoplasmosis in a canine patient

September 14, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown and white corgi laying in green grass

Unusual presentation of histoplasmosis in a canine patient Melanie Landis, DVM, and Julie Piccione,, DVM, MS, DACVP The clinical pathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) received a digital cytology … [Read more...] about Unusual presentation of histoplasmosis in a canine patient

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, college station, dog, serology, TVMDL

Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers

August 3, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

German Shorthaired Pointer - Kurzhaar puppy dog isolated on white background

Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers Gaya Balamayooran, DVM, PhD, DACVP and Cheryl Maguire, DVM A litter of twelve German Shorthaired Pointer puppies whelped near their due date and … [Read more...] about Fetal loss and neonatal mortality due to Neospora caninum in a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, dog, histopathology, necropsy, pathology, TVMDL

Infectious respiratory disease in a group of dogs

July 20, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

happy brown mixed breed dog standing outdoors

Infectious respiratory disease in a group of dogs Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, Pam Ferro, MS, PhD, and Andres de la Concha, DVM, PhD Recently, three dogs from the same location were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Infectious respiratory disease in a group of dogs

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bacteriology, canine, college station, dog, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Multilobular tumor of bone in a dog

July 6, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Mixed-breed dog looking at camera against white background

Multilobular tumor of bone in a dog Judith Akins, DVM, MS Tissue from a mass on the dorsal head of a twelve-year-old spayed female, mixed breed dog was submitted to the histopathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Multilobular tumor of bone in a dog

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, college station, dog, pathology, TVMDL

Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs

June 29, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Rhodesian Ridgeback dog looking back while standing in field

Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP, Gabriel Gomez, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Terry Hensley, DVM, MS, and Will Sims, DVM, MS Pseudorabies, also known as Aujezsky’s disease, mad itch, and infectious bulbar … [Read more...] about Pseudorabies in a group of Texas hog-hunting dogs

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, dog, histopathology, hog dog, pathology, TVMDL

Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog

June 29, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Irish soft coated wheaten terrier standing in front of white background

Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog Caitlin Wampler and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 7-year-old, female spayed, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier from the Brazos Valley region of Texas presented to the veterinarian for … [Read more...] about Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever diagnosed in Brazos Valley dog

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, college station, dog, TVMDL

Hepatozoonosis in a dog

June 15, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

A cute young Bloodhound puppy laying down on a white background

Hepatozoonosis in a dog Sarah Eide and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP An 11-month-old Bloodhound dog presented to an east Texas veterinary clinic with a 2-week history of lethargy, painfulness, and losing muscle mass. Vital signs included a … [Read more...] about Hepatozoonosis in a dog

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, college station, dog, TVMDL

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