Clinical Cases of Haematology, Biochemistry, and Blood Gas Analysis in Small Animals

by Rafael A. Pérez Écija
October 2018

Clinical Cases of Haematology, Biochemistry, and Blood Gas Analysis in Small Animals is a case-based clinical pathology resource designed to strengthen diagnostic interpretation skills in dogs and cats. This book presents real-world clinical scenarios that guide readers through laboratory data evaluation, differential diagnosis development, and clinical decision-making.

Focusing on haematology profiles, serum biochemistry panels, and blood gas interpretation, the text helps clinicians understand how laboratory abnormalities correlate with underlying pathophysiology. Each case encourages critical thinking, structured analysis, and practical application in small animal practice.

Haematological analysis is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests in small animal veterinary clinics and forms part of most working protocols. This is because it provides a broad array of
information about the patient’s general health and therefore ensures the most suitable therapeutic measures are applied in each case. In other instances, a haematological assessment aids in the
diagnosis of different diseases.

The interpretation of haemograms, serum biochemistry, blood gas analyses, or blood smears can often represent a clinical challenge, so the author has written this guide to illustrate various clinical situations and how to resolve them.