Haematology of the dog and cat

The aim of this course, designed for veterinarians and undergraduates, is to provide more insight knowledge into indications, implementation and interpretation of haematology in combination with the set of tailored therapy.

What will you learn?

The correct interpretation of 'complete blood count' (CBC)
The limitations of quantitative haematology
The difference between dogs and cats in terms of blood count
Making use of the combination of packed cell volume and total solidsPreparing the perfect blood smear
Normal and abnormal morphology of blood cells and what information a blood smear can provide
Ascertain whether anaemia is regenerative or non-regenerative
Testing for auto agglutination 'in house'
The workup of erythrocyte, thrombocyte and leukocyte disorders in a structured way
Knowledge of normal primary and secondary haemostasis and coagulopathies
The relevance of blood typing when it comes to blood transfusions and breeding cats
How to perform a blood transfusion
A critical look at what additional information is actually required to define your diagnosis and therapy
The preparation of a well-researched therapy plan for various haematological patients

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