Leishmania mexicana diagnosed in feline ear biopsy specimens – A classic entity in Texas cats Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two biopsy specimens from the pinnae of a 6-year-old, domestic shorthair cat from east-central Texas were submitted to the … [Read more...]
Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin
Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin Amy Phillips, Analytical Chemistry Technician and Travis Mays, MS, PhD, Analytical Chemistry Section Head A male kitten was rescued by animal control and taken to a veterinary clinic for … [Read more...]
Histopathologic Diagnosis of Feline Herpesvirus
Histopathologic Diagnosis of Feline Herpesvirus Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP and Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD, DACVP Feline herpesvirus is a highly transmissible, viral disease that is very common in cats. This disease is also known as feline viral … [Read more...]
Atypical Mycobacteriosis in a Cat
Atypical Mycobacteriosis in a Cat Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Skin samples from a 9-year-old Siamese cat were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station. This cat was reported to clinically … [Read more...]
Cat Diagnosed with Feline Asthma
Cat Diagnosed with Feline Asthma Judith Akins, DVM, MS A seven-year-old male, neutered, domestic short haired (DSH) cat was presented to a veterinarian for evaluation of chronic coughing and increased respiration of several months’ duration. A … [Read more...]
Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia
Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Mammary gland masses from an approximately 7-month-old cat were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for … [Read more...]
Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat
Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A fine needle aspirate of a mass on the left ear pinnae of a 9-year-old, spayed, female domestic shorthaired cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic … [Read more...]
Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung
Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung By Cheryl Maguire, DVM A one-month-old, Ragdoll kitten was presented for necropsy at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat
Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Pulmonary toxoplasmosis was recently diagnosed in a stray, male tabby cat approximately 1-year-old. This cat was brought to a local veterinary clinic for lethargy … [Read more...]
Cytauxzoon felis in a cat
Cytauxzoon felis in a cat By Eric Snook, 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 diagnostic … [Read more...]
Cerebellar abiotrophy diagnosed in 7-year-old female cat
Cerebellar abiotrophy diagnosed in 1 -year-old female cat By Barbara C. Lewis, 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...]
TVMDL now offers a qPCR panel for feline upper respiratory infections.
TVMDL now offers a qPCR panel to assist with the diagnosis of feline upper respiratory infections. This test will aid in detection of pathogens commonly attributed to respiratory disease in felines: Bordetella bronchiseptica (BB), Feline herpesvirus … [Read more...]
LABCAST: Diagnosing chronic, non-healing wounds in dogs & cats
In our next episode, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Bacteriology Section Head Sonia Lingsweiler discusses the causes of and diagnostic options for chronic, non-healing wounds in dogs & cats. For more information on … [Read more...]
Feline Hyperthyroidism, a Treatable Condition
Feline Hyperthyroidism, a Treatable Condition (posted on Merck Animal Health) Recent prevalence studies show that around one out of 10 cats aged 9 or older have a common disease called feline hyperthyroidism. While this condition is treatable, it … [Read more...]
Beware Christmastime Toxins
The holidays are a joyous occasion, and often people include pets in festivities. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL)has seen too many cases of pet poisoning related to the holidays. To keep your pet safe, TVMDL … [Read more...]
