Saluvet Innova, specialists in diagnosis of infectious diseases

Animal disease diagnostic services are a set of procedures and analyses performed to identify and determine the cause of diseases in animals. These services are essential for the proper care and treatment of animals, as they allow for the detection of diseases, assessment of their severity, and provision of appropriate treatment.

Some of the most common animal disease diagnostic services are described below:

• Anamnesis and clinical examination: the veterinarian gathers information about the animal's symptoms, medical history, and behavior. He or she then performs a complete physical examination to evaluate the animal's general condition.


• Laboratory tests: Analysis of biological samples such as blood, urine, feces and tissues are performed to identify the presence of pathogens, evaluate organ function and detect abnormalities in biochemical parameters. These tests may include hemograms, biochemical analyses, coagulation tests, bacterial cultures, viral disease detection tests, among others.


• Diagnostic imaging: Imaging techniques such as radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to visualize the internal structures of the animal's body. These images help identify lesions, tumors, fractures, obstructions and other abnormalities.


• Cytology and histopathology: Microscopic analysis is performed on cell (cytology) or tissue (histopathology) samples obtained by aspiration, scraping or biopsy. These tests can identify cancer cells, evaluate the presence of infections, diagnose autoimmune diseases and detect structural abnormalities.

• Genetic testing: These tests are used to diagnose inherited genetic diseases or to determine genetic predisposition to certain diseases. These tests are based on analysis of the animal's DNA and can help make informed decisions about management and treatment.

• Organ function evaluation: Specific tests can be performed to evaluate the function of organs such as the kidney, liver, heart and pancreas. These tests include kidney and liver function tests, electrocardiograms (ECGs) and thyroid function tests, among others.