Featured Urine Cortisol:Creatinine Ratio to Diagnose Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs Diagnosing hypoadrenocorticism via ACTH stim can be a costly proposition. A new study asks if a urine cortisol:creatinine ratio is an effective option to screen for this serious disease. Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases
New Methods for Rapid Diagnosis of Ringworm When dealing with dermatophytosis, a faster diagnosis means faster treatment and less spread. Find out if you can rely on the new rapid testing methods for ringworm. Dermatology
Total Protein as a Predictor of Neoplastic Cavitary Effusions in Dogs When working up a pet with a cavitary effusion, ruling out neoplasia is one of the top priorities. Find out if you can rely on total protein to point you in the right direction when sample cellularity is unhelpfully low. Oncology
Total & Ionized Hypercalcemia in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease is known to cause hypercalcemia in cats, but reported prevalence varies. Researchers compared total calcium and ionized calcium levels in cats with azotemic CKD, both at diagnosis and over time. Urology & Nephrology
