The following report describes an unusual case of poor performance. The findings of clinical examination were unremarkable in a 16 year-old gelding, however neutropaenia and anaemia were identified on haematological examination. A bone marrow disorder was suspected and ultimately confirmed. The investigation of anaemia in horses is discussed with reference to this unusual case.

An 8-year-old pony was diagnosed with a progressive infected deep corneal ulcer affecting the left eye. Despite intensive medical treatment the corneal ulcer deteriorated and surgical intervention was necessary to preserve the globe. A frozen corneal graft was placed under general anaesthesia to repair the corneal defect. The corneal graft healed without complication and the patient regained good vision despite the location and size of the defect.

Ureteronephrectomy is the most commonly performed surgical procedure of the kidney. It is indicated when one of the kidneys is detrimental to the animal's health whilst the function of the contralateral one is adequate to sustain life. This frequently occurs in cases of advanced hydronephrosis – usually secondary to obstruction of the ureter or the renal pelvis. Whenever possible the kidney is spared, and alternative procedures are performed to resolve the obstruction. Nephrotomy and pyelotomy are rarely performed, and recently have been associated with or superseded by ureteral stenting. All the latter procedures are technically challenging, and require advanced expertise and facilities.

Allergen-specific immunotherapy is considered an effective therapy for the management of canine atopic dermatitis when relevant allergens have been identified through either intradermal or serological testing. It is an extremely safe form of treatment and serious adverse effects are uncommon. Additional anti-inflammatory or symptomatic therapy during the induction phase of immunotherapy is often needed, depending on the severity of clinical signs in the individual. The long-term success of immunotherapy can be measured by the ability to taper or even withdraw these supportive therapies.

Haematuria is not an uncommon presenting sign in dogs. An attempt to localise the source of the bleeding should be made; local disease of the urogenital tract, systemic disease and bleeding disorders warrant consideration. This case report describes the investigation of haematuria in a 10-year-old male neutered (MN) Labrador. The clinical examination findings, diagnostic and treatment options, along with prognosis for transitional cell carcinoma as a cause of haematuria, are discussed.

Hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition in dogs. It most commonly arises due to primary failure of all three layers of the adrenal cortex, resulting in reduced cortisol and aldosterone secretion. Clinical findings are non-specific and common to other conditions. Diagnosis can therefore be challenging, since hypoadrenocorticism can mimic other common diseases. A presumptive diagnosis is based on history, clinical signs and laboratory findings. Definitive diagnosis, however, requires an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. This should be performed especially in patients with a history of vague, waxing and waning gastrointestinal signs, acute collapse or hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.