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 the Importance of Sampling Techniques in Accurate Pathology
Sometimes, the smallest things make the biggest difference. Imagine trying to understand a massive jigsaw puzzle with just a handful of pieces. That is...
What a Chronic Granulomatous Lesion in a Sheep Taught Me About Immune Response
How a Sheep’s Lump Changed the Way I See Immune Defense I never thought a sheep’s bump could teach me so much about how our...
A Case That Highlighted the Complexity of Autoimmune Disorders in Dogs
When a dog starts scratching non-stop, you might first think of fleas. Or if the poor pup suddenly looks like a walking ghost, losing...
The Unexpected Intersection of Toxins and Infection in a Wild Mammal
Sometimes, nature throws us curves that are so baffling, they make you stop and blink a few times. Imagine a wild mammal, minding its...
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...
Lessons From a Rare Canine Autoimmune Disease Diagnosed Through Tissue Samples
You know those moments when your dog seems totally fine one minute, chasing squirrels like a pro, then suddenly acts off—losing energy, maybe scratching...
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...
What I Learned From Examining Equine Respiratory Pathologies
No one ever said learning about horse lungs would be a thrilling ride. Honestly, I thought it would be dull, dusty, and maybe a...
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...
I will never forget the day I faced one of the trickiest puzzles of my veterinary pathology career. There I was, staring down at...