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Calcinosis Circumscripta

March 2, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

German Shepherd isolated on white background

Calcinosis Circumscripta Judith Akins, DVM, MS Slides from an aspirate of a mass on the left elbow of a two-year-old, intact male German Shepherd dog were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...] about Calcinosis Circumscripta

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

Dogs will eat anything, won’t they?

March 2, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Doberman Mixed Breed Senior Dog with Ear perked up

Dogs will eat anything, won’t they? Cat Barr, PhD, DABT Four dogs were brought to a veterinary clinic when one had been seizing for several hours and the other three had begun to tremble. All four dogs had reportedly been running loose in a rural … [Read more...] about Dogs will eat anything, won’t they?

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

Canine Coccidiosis

October 21, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Canine Coccidiosis Jai Guha, Mindy Borst, LVT, and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP An 11-year-old Corgi mix was presented to the veterinarian with intermittent diarrhea and inappetence. History noted the dog had clinical signs of gastrointestinal … [Read more...] about Canine Coccidiosis

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

Acute Toxoplasma gondii Infection Confirmed in a Canine

October 14, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Doberman Mixed Breed Senior Dog with Ear perked up

Acute Toxoplasma gondii Infection Confirmed in a Canine Cheryl Maguire, DVM An adult, mixed-breed dog was presented to their veterinarian for progressive lethargy, fever, and abdominal distension.  The dog had recently started treatment with … [Read more...] about Acute Toxoplasma gondii Infection Confirmed in a Canine

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, Molecular Diagnostics, serology

Ehrlichia canis discovered in dog

October 1, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Old golden dog standing in front of green trees and looking to the side

Ehrlichia canis discovered in dog Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, Pam Ferro, MS, PhD, and Megan Schroeder, PhD A 7-year-old, neutered Labrador Retriever was presented to their veterinarian for acute onset of lethargy, inappetence, and epistaxis. … [Read more...] about Ehrlichia canis discovered in dog

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

Diagnosing Feline Heartworms

September 13, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Portrait of a funny beautiful red fluffy cat with green eyes in the interior, pets

Diagnosing Feline Heartworms By Melanie T. Landis, DVM, MBA, TVMDL Microbiology Veterinary Diagnostician We are all familiar with the saying that “cats are not small dogs”.  This is true when it comes to feline heartworm disease. While dogs are … [Read more...] about Diagnosing Feline Heartworms

Filed Under: Case Study, DX Guidance Tagged With: canine, college station, feline, heart worm, microbiology, serology, TVMDL

Mammary sarcoma diagnosed in a Chihuahua

August 19, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Chihuahua dog head close up looking

Mammary sarcoma diagnosed in a Chihuahua Gabriel Gomez DVM, PhD and Cheryl Maguire, DVM A nine-year-old, intact female, Chihuahua dog presented to their veterinarian for a solitary mass on the caudal most left mammary gland.  The mass was excised … [Read more...] about Mammary sarcoma diagnosed in a Chihuahua

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

A dog skin infection caused by bacteria and a novel fungal pathogen, Trichocladium sp

August 5, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

A dog skin infection caused by bacteria and a novel fungal pathogen, Trichocladium sp. Narayan Paul, DVM, MS, PhD, Amy Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM, and Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A nine-year-old female, spayed dog was presented to a … [Read more...] about A dog skin infection caused by bacteria and a novel fungal pathogen, Trichocladium sp

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

Reactive Histiocytosis in a Dog: Differentials, Possible Treatments, and Other Considerations

June 10, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

A playful black and white mixed breed dog, in a play bow position

Reactive Histiocytosis in a Dog: Differentials, Possible Treatments, and Other Considerations Jeremie Korchia, DVM, MS, DACVP A 9-year-old intact, female, cross breed dog was presented to a practitioner for subcutaneous masses all over the body. … [Read more...] about Reactive Histiocytosis in a Dog: Differentials, Possible Treatments, and Other Considerations

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

Heterobilharzia americana Infection in a Dog

May 28, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

german shepherd dog lying on grass

Heterobilharzia americana Infection in a Dog Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD Small intestinal biopsy samples from a two-year-old German Shepherd dog were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station. … [Read more...] about Heterobilharzia americana Infection in a Dog

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

Myxosarcoma – A Rare Breed

May 3, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

A playful black and white mixed breed dog, in a play bow position

Myxosarcoma – A Rare Breed Julie Piccione DVM,  MS, DACVP An 11-year-old, spayed female, mixed breed dog was presented to her veterinarian for a mass on the left hind limb. Physical exam revealed a large (~6 cm), irregularly shaped, firm, … [Read more...] about Myxosarcoma – A Rare Breed

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

Canine hepatozoonosis diagnosed via skeletal muscle biopsy

April 22, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

portrait of a dog (puppy) breed dachshund black tan, in the green forest

Canine hepatozoonosis diagnosed via skeletal muscle biopsy By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Canine hepatozoonosis is a debilitating, tick-borne disease caused by Hepatozoon americanum, a protozoal parasite transmitted by the Gulf coast tick … [Read more...] about Canine hepatozoonosis diagnosed via skeletal muscle biopsy

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

Transmissible Venereal Tumor Discovered on Dog

April 15, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Portrait of border collie lying on the field with dandelions

Transmissible Venereal Tumor Discovered on Dog By Judith Akins, DVM, MS An aspirate from a mass on the penis of a 3-year-old, intact male, mixed breed dog was submitted for examination at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Transmissible Venereal Tumor Discovered on Dog

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

Leproid Granuloma in a Boxer Dog

March 20, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

A young and beautiful boxer puppy, isolated over white background

Leproid Granuloma in a Boxer Dog By Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 6-year-old male-neutered Boxer was presented to its veterinarian for a mass on the right ear pinna. The mass was approximately 2 cm in diameter, slightly ulcerated and limited … [Read more...] about Leproid Granuloma in a Boxer Dog

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

Biopsy Spotlight: Inflammatory Mammary Gland Carcinoma

February 25, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Tan Labrador Retriever dog with tan collar posing in the grass with a white and maroon TVMDL logo.

Biopsy Spotlight: Inflammatory Mammary Gland Carcinoma Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Mammary gland tumors are diagnosed on a daily basis at TVMDL. These tumors occur in both canine and feline patients and can be benign (adenomas) or malignant … [Read more...] about Biopsy Spotlight: Inflammatory Mammary Gland Carcinoma

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Brucella suis in Dogs

February 21, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Brucella suis in Dogs By Melanie T. Landis, DVM, MBA and Carlos Rodriguez, BS A serum sample from a 1-year-old, male, American Staffordshire terrier was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College … [Read more...] about Brucella suis in Dogs

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: brucella, canine, dog, serology

Lymphoma diagnosed in a dog within an hour of fine needle aspiration via digital cytology service

February 11, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Lymphoma diagnosed in a dog within an hour of fine needle aspiration via digital cytology service Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP A 5-year-old, male, neutered Bulldog was presented to their veterinarian for an acute onset of multiple masses. Upon … [Read more...] about Lymphoma diagnosed in a dog within an hour of fine needle aspiration via digital cytology service

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, clinical pathology, cytology, dog, pathology, TVMDL-College Station

Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass

January 17, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

portrait of a dog (puppy) breed dachshund black tan, in the green forest

Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass By Cheryl Maguire, DVM A 13-year-old, neutered male, Miniature Dachshund cross breed dog presented for a firm, 3 cm growth on the 5thrib.   The mass was aspirated and submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary … [Read more...] about Bone Sarcoma Found in Canine Rib Mass

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

Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog

November 20, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Doberman relaxing on grass

Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog By Travis Mays, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A six-month-old, intact male, Doberman Pinscher was observed chewing on a small zip-lock bag and then spit it out. The dog became hyperactive and … [Read more...] about Possible Methamphetamine Exposure in a Dog

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, drug testing laboratory, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

High mortality in a litter of puppies: Infection with canine herpesvirus

October 15, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown and black puppies in green grass

High mortality in a litter of puppies: Infection with canine herpesvirus By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two Presa de Canario puppies from a litter of eight were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...] about High mortality in a litter of puppies: Infection with canine herpesvirus

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Testicular Coccidioidomycosis in a Dog

May 7, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Doberman relaxing on grass

Testicular Coccidioidomycosis in a Dog By Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among veterinary and … [Read more...] about Testicular Coccidioidomycosis in a Dog

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

Tick-borne disease in a dog with no known history of ticks

April 16, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Funny Yorkshire Terrier laying on laminated floor

Tick-borne disease in a dog with no known history of ticks By Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase … [Read more...] about Tick-borne disease in a dog with no known history of ticks

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, tick, tick-born, tick-born relapsing fever, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station, yorkie

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) Isolated from a canine testicle

April 5, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

American staffordshire terrier standing on the beach

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) Isolated from a canine testicle By Cheryl Maguire, DVM With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these … [Read more...] about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) Isolated from a canine testicle

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, college station, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station, veterinary diagnostics

Two Cases of Coccidioidomycosis diagnosed at TVMDL

March 2, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

short haired Dachshund Dog isolated over white background

Two Cases of Coccidioidomycosis diagnosed at TVMDL By Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM Two recent submissions to TVMDL contained the following histories: Case 1 – A seven-year-old, female, spayed Chihuahua mixed breed dog had suddenly become … [Read more...] about Two Cases of Coccidioidomycosis diagnosed at TVMDL

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: canine, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Proteinuria and ascites in five-year-old Collie dog

February 5, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Portrait of border collie lying on the field with dandelions

Proteinuria and ascites in five-year-old Collie dog By Judy Akins, DVM, MS With over 800,000 tests run annually, TVMDL encounters many challenging cases. Our case study series will highlight these interesting cases to increase awareness among … [Read more...] about Proteinuria and ascites in five-year-old Collie dog

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

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