How Chronic Liver Disease Presented Differently in a Horse Than I Anticipated
When I first heard the words “chronic liver disease” connected to a horse, I pictured the usual suspects: a sluggish animal, perhaps jaundiced, maybe...
How I Used Pathology to Trace Back a Multi-Species Parasite Transmission
You ever had one of those moments where something weird and unexpected shows up in your life, and suddenly your brain goes into full...
Revisiting a Case of Bacterial Pneumonia That Didn’t Respond as Expected
When Pneumonia Plays Hard to Get Imagine this: a case of bacterial pneumonia lands on your desk. The team jumps in, armed with the usual...
Reflecting on the Complexities of Diagnosing Toxic Myopathies in Farm Animals
Diagnosing illnesses in farm animals is no walk in the pasture. Especially when it comes to toxic myopathies — conditions where muscles get poisoned...
Reflections on a Bovine Metabolic Disorder That Initially Baffled Me
You ever find yourself staring at a problem that just will not make sense? Like a riddle wrapped in an enigma served on a...
When Post-Mortem Findings Revealed Hidden Causes Behind Sudden Equine Death
Sudden death in horses is one of those gut-wrenching moments that leave owners, riders, and veterinarians all reeling. You wake up thinking everything is...
The Subtle Signs of Chronic Inflammation I Almost Missed in a Cat
When my cat, Luna, started acting a bit off, I thought she was just having one of those lazy days all cats have. She...
Revisiting a Difficult Diagnosis: Lessons From a Complex Canine Skin Lesion
There are moments in veterinary pathology when a case lingers in your mind long after you have walked away from the microscope. You might...
Unexpected Findings in a Wild Bird That Changed My Perspective on Environmental Impact
I never thought a wild bird could shake up the way I see the entire world. You know, I had this quiet little moment,...
An Unexpected Viral Cause Behind a Cat’s Chronic Respiratory Symptoms
Ever noticed how cats have this uncanny ability to hide their pain? That little purr machine, so fluffy and proud, can be suffering like...
Sometimes, a single case in veterinary pathology sneaks under your skin. It grabs you when you least expect it and changes how you see...