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MiDOG Blog
- Apr 14
- 4 min
Sneezing and Nasal Discharge in Dogs: The Complexity of Canine Rhinitis and Sinusitis
Has your pup been sneezing for a few days, or worse, a few months? You may be surprised to learn just how complicated that one clinical...
MiDOG Blog
- Mar 3
- 4 min
Candidiasis in Birds: How to Detect Candida in Cockatiels
Has your pet bird not been strutting their feathers like they normally do? While dull plumage can indicate several ailments, one notable...
Natasha Holden
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
New Study on Fecal Microbiota Analysis and Transplantation in Pilot Whales
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been used in human and veterinary medicine to treat various gastrointestinal diseases...
Natasha Holden
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
Diagnosing Urinary Tract Infections in Ferrets
Did you know that ferrets are predisposed to a variety of renal diseases? Their unique physiology includes low levels of creatinine,...
Natasha Holden
- Sep 19, 2022
- 4 min
Diagnosing Feline Fungal Infections
Just like humans, cats can suffer fungal infections! Fungi are parasitic spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter. While...
Natasha Holden
- Aug 30, 2022
- 4 min
Avian Aspergillosis: Diagnosing Fungal Respiratory Tract Infections
Just like humans, birds can experience fungal infections too! Aspergillosis is a common fungal infection in pet birds that impacts both...
Natasha Holden
- Jul 28, 2022
- 4 min
Ferrets and the Gut Microbiome: Diagnosing Diarrheal Diseases in Ferrets
Is your favorite, meat-eating friend suffering from loose, watery stool? While the cause of diarrhea in ferrets ranges greatly, one...
Natasha Holden
- Jun 13, 2022
- 4 min
Pasteurellosis in Rabbits: Advancements in Clinical Diagnostics
Did you know that approximately 30%-90% of seemingly healthy rabbits may be asymptomatic carriers of Pasteurella multocida [1]? This...
Natasha Holden
- May 26, 2022
- 5 min
Why is My Cat Itching?: Allergies and the Feline Microbiome
Has your cat been itching and scratching their skin more often than normal? If so, your furry friend may be suffering from feline...
Natasha Holden
- May 12, 2022
- 4 min
Bearded Dragons and Pneumonia: How To Identify Upper Respiratory Infections in My Reptile
Captive bearded dragons are particularly at risk for respiratory infections (like pneumonia), which are often caused due to a weakened...
Natasha Holden
- May 6, 2022
- 4 min
Next-Gen DNA Sequencing Technology in Veterinary Medicine
DNA (also known as deoxyribonucleic acid) has long been nicknamed the “blueprint for life”, providing the genetic codes that make...
Natasha Holden
- Apr 29, 2022
- 4 min
Skin Microbiota of Quaker Parrots: Advancements in Avian Clinical Diagnostics
Feather damaging behavior (FDB) is particularly common in captive birds, with an estimated prevalence rate of 11.7% in psittacines [1]....
Natasha Holden
- Apr 15, 2022
- 4 min
The Salamander Plague: Detecting Fungal Infections in Amphibians
Salamander chytrid disease, also known as salamander chytridiomycosis, is an infectious fungal disease that has had significant impacts...
Natasha Holden
- Apr 7, 2022
- 4 min
Pathogen Spotlight of the Month: Escherichia Coli
If your cat has been struggling to use the litterbox, they might be suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI)! While UTIs are less...
Natasha Holden
- Mar 30, 2022
- 5 min
Bearded Dragons and Salmonella: How To Prevent Infection From Asymptomatic Carriers
In November 2020, 18 people infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 11 different states in the United States...
Natasha Holden
- Mar 24, 2022
- 4 min
Pathogen Spotlight of the Month: Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Is your small mammal having trouble breathing? Or perhaps you notice discharge from your furry friend’s nose? If you notice these...
Natasha Holden
- Mar 10, 2022
- 5 min
Three Common Causes of Respiratory Disorders in Guinea Pigs
March is “Adopt a Guinea Pig” month, and it is important for current and future guinea pig parents to learn about common respiratory...
Natasha Holden
- Feb 24, 2022
- 6 min
Periodontitis and Fungi: Uncovering the Clinical Relevance of the Oral Mycobiome
Did you know that even if your dog is healthy, they likely have fungal species present in their oral cavity [1]? While fungi are normal...
Natasha Holden
- Feb 10, 2022
- 5 min
Periodontal Disease in Dogs: Characterizing the Oral Bacteriome
Cheese! Has your dog’s smile been looking inflamed? If so, your furry friend may have an infection and inflammation in the oral tissue...
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