Bacterial Infections
Diagnosing the Depths: How Next-Generation Sequencing Reveals Hidden Microbial Communities in Sea Lions with Abscesses
Understanding Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in Small Ruminants: Symptoms, Diagnosis & the Power of NGS
Genomic First: MiDOG Uncovers New Castellaniella Species in Critical Respiratory Case
Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs: Microbiota Disruption and the Transformative Role of Next-Generation Sequencing
First Genome of Cryptosporidium serpentis Unlocks New Era in Exotic Animal Diagnostics
Outsmarting C. diff in Livestock: The Power of NGS Over Culture Testing
Pasteurella Multocida and its Impact on Veterinary Medicine
MiDOG’s Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is Revolutionizing Animal Infection Testing and Combating Antibiotic Resistance
Bugged Out: How Pathogens Are Affecting Your Pet’s Favorite Snacks – and How to Protect Them
Glowing Threats: The Bioluminescent Bacterium Behind Marine Disease
Harnessing Next-Generation Sequencing to Combat Aeromonas veronii Infections in Marine Mammals Exposed to Contaminated Water
Unmasking Staphylococcus: How These Common Bacteria Lead to Pneumonia and Bronchitis in Dogs
Don’t Let Salmonella Sink Your Dog’s Health!
Understanding Eye Infections in Turtles: Pathogens, Challenges, and Solutions
Exploring the Panda Gut Microbiome: Bacteria, Fungi, Protists, and Viruses Unveiled
Treating Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Leopard Gecko Eye Infection Diagnoses
In a retrospective study, 52 out of 112 leopard geckos had an eye infection such as conjunctivitis. [1] Here’s what you need to know about bacterial conjunctivitis, or pink eye, in leopard geckos. Leopard geckos are popular pocket pets because of their large, colorful eyes. However, captive leopard geckos are extremely likely to develop an eye infection because of their unique eyelid structure. Most geckos have spectacle eyelids, whereas leopard geckos have crinkled eyelids that are fully moveab
4 Reasons Your Cat is Not Getting Better with Antibiotics
Antibiotics can lose their effectiveness due to antibiotic resistance that develops due to unnecessary antibiotics. Ensuring accurate diagnoses and, more importantly, prescribing antibiotics tailored specifically to your pet are important measures to prevent declining antibiotic effectiveness. Have you ever been concerned when your beloved feline companion isn’t responding to antibiotic treatment as expected? It’s crucial to address this issue for the well-being of our furry friends. Here are 4
From Allergies to Infections: Why Does My Dog Have a Runny Nose?
Gesundheit! The medical term for a runny nose is rhinitis, and rhinitis can be classified as either mild or severe, and periodic or chronic [1]. Although it is normal for healthy dogs to have a slightly runny nose, more severe nasal discharge may indicate a serious medical condition. A pet owner can identify mild runny noses by a slight watery discharge and some sneezing, whereas a severe runny nose lasts longer and has a gooier, opaque discharge [1]. Symptoms characteristic of rhinitis include
Three Bacterial Infections Chinchilla Parents Need to Know About
Chinchillas may clean themselves using dust baths, but that doesn’t mean these furry rodents can wash away infections easily. Reports of infectious disease prevalence in chinchilla communities are admittedly skewed due to most studies reporting prevalence based on fur-ranched chinchillas, but regardless, understanding possible sources of infections and how they manifest is critical for chinchilla owners [1]. It is important to note that while this article is going to focus on bacterial infection
Three Bacterial Infections Your Chameleon May Hide From You
Chameleons are masters of disguise, especially when it comes to their well-being. Evolutionarily, chameleons have become adept at hiding possible sicknesses from predators, making it difficult for pet owners to identify warning signs of various maladies. Consequently, understanding possible sources of infections and how they manifest is critical for chameleon owners. It is important to note that while this article is going to focus on bacterial infections, there are several other diseases (rangi