C-Reactive Protein(CRP) is a major positive acute phase protein in dogs. It is a highly sensitive marker of acute inflammation but no specificity. This article reviews the changes in CRP concentrations and its clinical applications.
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Acute phase proteins (APPs) are gaining prominence in veterinary medicine for their role in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment monitoring. Despite extensive research and the availability of specific assays, their application in veterinary practice is still limited compared to human medicine.
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Congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) is caused by abnormal development of the portal venous system or fetal blood vessels. CPSS is divided into two categories: extrahepatic and intrahepatic. Additionally, ECPSS is most common in small dogs and cats, while ICPSS is most common in large dogs.
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This article is a summary of the relationship between non-thyroid disease syndrome (NTIS) and the biochemical concentration of Total T4 (tT4) for canine and feline patients, as well as its clinical significance.
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We are happy to share with you some case studies on Acute Renal Failure in Rodents. performed by Chung-Jui Chen, DVM, the Director of Jungle Exotic Animal Hospital. We believe this case study will be helpful to those veterinarian who wish to understand more about how chemistry tests can improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes especially in rodents.
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It is known that proteinuria is one of the most significant symptoms in dogs and cats with kidney disease. Clinically through tracking and measurement total protein or albumin in urine can assess whether kidney function is healthy. However, the concentration of albumin and total protein in random urine will be affected by the concentrating or diluting effect of fluid intake, leading to misjudgment
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