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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

Cytauxzoon felis: An Overview

March 16, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Purebred cat lying in the house, siberian furry female

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Clinical Pathologist Dr. Yvonne Wikander recently co-authored a major review paper over Cytauxzoon felis, a tick-transmitted pathogen in feline. C. felis is the causative agent of … [Read more...] about Cytauxzoon felis: An Overview

Filed Under: News, Research & Publications Tagged With: blood, canyon, cats, clinical pathology, feline, journal

Feline post-traumatic sarcoma

February 18, 2022 by smorris

Gray cat swatting at mosquito in green grass

Feline post-traumatic sarcoma Morgan Matthews, DVM, DACVP An entire globe from an 8-year-old cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). The patient had a history of bilateral glaucoma, but the left … [Read more...] about Feline post-traumatic sarcoma

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: feline, histopathology, pathology

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

March 30, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

white bowl full of brown pet food

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

Woman with brown hair and white lab coat standing in front out glass containers with clear liquid

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

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

White dog with blue confetti streamers standing in front of a white background

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

TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test

November 25, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Gray cat swatting at mosquito in green grass

Starting November 25, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer perform Dirofilaria immitis Antibody – Feline (Lateral Flow). The kit manufacturer, Heska, no longer produces the kits needed to perform this … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: college station, feline, heartworm, serology, TVMDL

Leishmania mexicana diagnosed in feline ear biopsy specimens – A classic entity in Texas cats

July 13, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Portrait of a 10 month old domestic shorthair kitten with gray stripes laying down isolated on white background

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...] about Leishmania mexicana diagnosed in feline ear biopsy specimens – A classic entity in Texas cats

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: cat, college station, feline, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin

April 20, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

vet in black gloves holds a kitten in his hands. close up, pet

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...] about Suspected Anticoagulant Bait Confirmed to be Bromethalin

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: analytical chemistry, cat, college station, feline, toxicology, TVMDL

Histopathologic Diagnosis of Feline Herpesvirus

November 5, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Noble proud cat lying on window sill. The British Shorthair with blue gray fur

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...] about Histopathologic Diagnosis of Feline Herpesvirus

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: cat, college station, feline, histopathology, 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

Atypical Mycobacteriosis in a Cat

August 30, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

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...] about Atypical Mycobacteriosis in a Cat

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: cat, college station, feline, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Cat Diagnosed with Feline Asthma

June 24, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red-haired shorthair cat

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...] about Cat Diagnosed with Feline Asthma

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: cat, clinical pathology, college station, feline, pathology

Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia

May 20, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

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

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...] about Cat Diagnosed with Mammary Gland Fibroadenomatous Hyperplasia

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: cat, college station, feline, histopathology, pathology, TVMDL

Feline toe biopsy reveals a bigger problem

March 13, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red-haired shorthair cat

Feline toe biopsy reveals a bigger problem Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP An amputated toe from an 11-year-old, female spayed, domestic shorthaired cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College … [Read more...] about Feline toe biopsy reveals a bigger problem

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

Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat

February 15, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

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...] about Leishmaniasis diagnosed in 9-year-old cat

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: cat, clinical pathology, college station, cytology, feline, TVMDL

Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung

February 4, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Pretty fluffly rag doll baby cat kitten sitting facing the camera seen from the side on a creme white background

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...] about Cytoxic necrotizing factor 1 gene (CNF1) detected in E. coli isolated from a kitten lung

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: bacteria, bacteriology, cat, college station, feline, kitten, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture

January 28, 2019 by Mallory Pfeifer

Purebred cat lying in the house, siberian furry female

Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture By Erin Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVP Two cats from two separate clinics were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) and were both … [Read more...] about Two Cats Diagnosed with Hepatic Amyloidosis and Secondary Hepatic Rupture

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

Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat

December 3, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

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...] about Pulmonary Toxoplasmosis Diagnosed in a Young Cat

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

Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology

November 26, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red-haired shorthair cat

Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A six-year-old domestic short hair (DSH) cat was examined by a veterinarian for ocular and nasal discharge, anorexia, and weight loss … [Read more...] about Histoplasmosis in a Six-year-old Domestic Short Hair Cat: Diagnosis by Digital Cytology

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: clinical pathology, college station, digital cytology, feline, TVMDL

TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household

October 29, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red-haired shorthair cat

TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household By Cheryl Maguire, DVM Recently, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) detected feline calicivirus (FCV) via qPCR in three cats who live in a multi-cat … [Read more...] about TVMDL detects feline calicivirus in multi-cat household

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

Visceral Mast Cell Tumor in a Cat

August 13, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Purebred cat lying in the house, siberian furry female

Visceral Mast Cell Tumor in a Cat By Jay Hoffman, DVM, PhD An 11 year-old, spayed female, domestic longhaired cat was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for necropsy.  The clinical history mentioned depression … [Read more...] about Visceral Mast Cell Tumor in a Cat

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

Visceral Mast Cell Disease In A Cat

July 27, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red-haired shorthair cat

Visceral Mast Cell Disease In A Cat By Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP An 11-year-old, female spayed, domestic short haired cat was presented to her veterinarian for increased appetite, weight loss, and occasional vomiting. Besides a low body … [Read more...] about Visceral Mast Cell Disease In A Cat

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: clinical pathology, college station, companion animal, feline, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

Disseminated histoplasmosis in a domestic feline

June 11, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

Disseminated histoplasmosis in a domestic feline By Amy K. Swinford, DVM, MS, DACVM and Barbara Lewis, DVM, PhD, DACVP Bone biopsy specimens taken from an adult male castrated domestic feline were submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical … [Read more...] about Disseminated histoplasmosis in a domestic feline

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

Feline Osteosarcoma

June 1, 2018 by Mallory Pfeifer

A playful Calico Domestic Longhair Cat extends its outstretched arm into the air.

Feline Osteosarcoma By Judith Akins, DVM, MS A small piece of carpal bone from an eight-year-old domestic short haired cat (DSH) was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) for histopathology. The provided … [Read more...] about Feline Osteosarcoma

Filed Under: Case Study Tagged With: clinical pathology, college station, feline, TVMDL, TVMDL-College Station

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