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...
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...
Understanding Zoonotic Risks Through a Recent Wildlife Pathology Case
Have you ever stopped to think about how close we really are to the wild creatures around us? I mean, not just “look-but-do-not-touch” kind...
What a Sudden Outbreak in a Poultry Flock Told Me About Viral Pathogenesis
There I was, standing in the middle of a small, dusty poultry yard when chaos decided to show up uninvited. One moment, the chickens...
The Importance of Necropsy in Understanding a Cat’s Mysterious Illness
There is a quiet kind of heartbreak that comes with watching a beloved cat grow sick without a clear reason. Vets run tests, give...
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...
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...
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 Tissue Samples Revealed the True Cause Behind a Rabbit’s Sudden Death
Rabbits are like little bundles of energy, hopping around with that twitchy nose and those big hopeful eyes that just melt your heart. You...
The Role of Immunohistochemistry in Identifying a Canine Cancer Subtype
Let’s be honest for a second—cancer is about as scary in dogs as it is in people. We all want to protect those wagging...
Imagine this: a flock of birds starts acting strangely. Some are listless. Others fluff up like tiny puffballs, barely pecking at their food. The...