Differential Diagnosis: Erythrocytosis

Consider these differentials for your next patient presented with erythrocytosis.

Differential Diagnosis: Anemia

Use this differentials list to aid in diagnosing patients presented with anemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Monocytosis

An increased number of monocytes on CBC may be due to inflammation or something more serious. Use this list to rule out various causes of monocytosis.

Differential Diagnosis: Lymphocytosis

Use this list of differentials to plan your approach for patients presented with lymphocytosis.

Differential Diagnosis: Lymphopenia

Use this differentials list to plan your approach for patients presented with lymphopenia.

Differential Diagnosis: Thrombocytosis

Increased platelet levels are associated with various conditions. Consider these differentials for your next patient presented with thrombocytosis.

Differential Diagnosis: Thrombocytopenia

Patients with low platelet counts can have serious clinical signs. Use this list to help identify possible causes.

Differential Diagnosis: Hyperglobulinemia

This list of differentials may aid in the diagnosis for patients presented with hyperglobulinemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Ptyalism/Pseudoptyalism

Patients presented with drooling may suffer from ptyalism or pseudoptyalism. Use this list to rule out various causes.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypocalcemia

From hypoalbuminemia to snake envenomation, potential causes of hypocalcemia vary widely. Use this differentials list to help determine the potential underlying cause of a patient’s hypocalcemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypercalcemia

Many conditions can cause hypercalcemia, sometimes via multiple mechanisms. Use this differentials list to help determine the underlying factors in a patient presented with hypercalcemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypophosphatemia

Consider these differentials for your next patient presented with hypophosphatemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Hyperphosphatemia

Consider these differential diagnoses for patients presented with hyperphosphatemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Hyperkalemia

Discover which differentials should be considered for a patient presented with hyperkalemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypokalemia

Discover a comprehensive list of differentials for patients presented with hypokalemia.

Differential Diagnosis: Eosinophilia

Use this list to investigate the most common causes of eosinophilia.

Differential Diagnoses: Basophilia

Basophilia typically occurs with simultaneous eosinophilia, but can also occur alone. Consider these differentials for an increased basophil count.

Differential Diagnosis: Increased & Decreased Blood Urea Nitrogen

Certain conditions can cause abnormal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. Use these differentials lists to rule out causes for increased or decreased BUN.

Differential Diagnosis: Increased & Decreased Creatinine

Certain breeds and conditions are associated with abnormal creatinine levels. Rule out these common causes of increased or decreased creatinine.

Differential Diagnosis: Neutropenia

Low neutrophils can be caused by a variety of conditions. Rule out these differentials in your next neutropenic patient.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypoalbuminemia

Rule out these differentials in your next patient with low albumin.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypocholesterolemia

Rule out these differential diagnoses on your next patient with low cholesterol.

Differential Diagnosis: Hypercholesterolemia

Falsely elevated serum cholesterol or true pathology? This list covers clinical and lab findings to look for as well as differential diagnoses for increased cholesterol levels.

Differential Diagnosis: Panting

Increased panting is a common concern raised by clients. This list covers differentials to consider, from most to least likely.

Panting

Is it pain, anxiety, or another problem that explains panting? Use this diagnostic tree to help sort it out.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Concurrent Pancreatitis

A 7-year-old miniature schnauzer that had been losing weight presents with a history of inflammatory bowel disease. Examination reveals a slight fever and abdominal pain. Which of these drugs can be safely administered?