Equine Diarrhea Differentials and Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Foals Differential Diagnosis

Hematocrit Basic Information Definition The percentage of blood volume made up of erythrocytes Synonym(s) Packed cell volume Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 27% to 43% (0.27–0.43 L/L) Physiology Causes…

Renal Failure, Chronic

Laryngeal Hemiplegia Basic Information Definition Chronic and progressive degenerative neuropathy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) resulting in loss of motor function of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx, which…

Hematuria Basic Information Definition Hematuria is blood or red blood cells present in the urine; it is associated with red to reddish brown turbid urine that clears after centrifugation leaving…

Hemoglobin Basic Information Definition Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule within erythrocytes (red blood cells [RBCs]). Hemoglobin determination is usually done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). Typical Normal…

Pemphigus

Polyuria/Polydipsia

Hemoglobinuria Basic Information Definition Hemoglobinuria is the presence of hemoglobin in the urine; it is associated with red to amber colored transparent urine that remains pigmented after centrifugation. Typical Normal…

Epiphora