Unleashed by Adrian Hirsch – From horses to hounds and hogs: LSU offers high tech imaging to diagnose illnesses

Most of the time, animals’ inability to talk, complain, criticize or demand—in our language, anyway—is one of their most endearing traits. However, when an owner suspects injury or illness, a pet’s stoicism and lack of direct communication can be not only frustrating, but potentially life threatening. Despite the language barrier, most owners intuitively know when Fideaux and Minou need medical attention. Local clinics rely in-house labs to diagnose the most common ailments, such as heart and intestinal worms, parasites and imbalances in the blood stream. Read more…