Pinmoore Animal Laboratory Services Limited

02/01/2025

🔷 Our 2025 Price List is out now! 😀
Please contact us for your copy (Vets only). This year we have successfully launched several new tests including PBFD, Polyoma and Toxoplasma PCR giving you results within 24 hours of receipt when using our 'Express Service'.

We would like to thank you for your ongoing support of our laboratory. We look forward to working with you throughout 2025.

We are a Leading UK Exotic Laboratory.
www.palsvetlab.co.uk
Tel: 01829 781855

24/12/2024

🔷 The team at PALS wish all our customers and followers a very Happy Christmas 😀🎄

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19/12/2024

🔷 Rabbits and small furries are NOT toys, please refrain from buying them as gifts this Christmas.
Exotic pets have specialist needs and care requirements, they are not to be taken on without extensive research and knowledge.

We love Christmas, but what we don’t love is rabbits being given as a Christmas gift. Rabbits are not just for Christmas, they are pets that deserve our care and commitment for many years 🐰🎁🙅

Contrary to popular belief, rabbits do not make good first-time pets for children and are not a good Christmas present idea. Rabbits are a 10-year commitment and can equate to over £11,000 over their lifetime!

This is one of the reasons why so many rabbits are abandoned every year, and UK rescue centres are facing a huge crisis - the worst ever.

Rabbits are living, breathing animals, not objects or playthings. Don’t add to the current welfare crisis, please think twice about giving rabbits as Christmas presents.

05/12/2024

🔷 Struvite crystals seen under the microscope in a rat urine sample, they look like beautiful winter snow flakes! ❄️

Struvite crystals like this form when the urine becomes more alkaline, often because of bacteria altering the pH of the urine during a urinary tract infection (UTI).
A combination of Magnesium ammonium phosphate and Calcium apatite chemicals, these crystals grow rapidly and can aggregate and form stones causing a blockage in the urinary tract.
Here at PALS, when processing urine profiles, we examine the urine sediment under the microscope to find and identify crystals such as these in small amounts at the early stages of UTI. Together with bacterial cultures and sensitivity we enable swift diagnosis so that veterinary professionals can initiate early treatment with the most appropriate antibiotic.

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04/12/2024

🔷 NEWS UPDATE.
We are aware that there is another strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic disease (RHVD) called “virulent” or “highly virulent” RVHD2.
It has been detected in Hungary, France, Northern Italy and the Netherlands, where it makes up approximately 50% of the cases seen (the remaining 50% being “classical” RVHD2). The Rabbit Welfare Association (RWAF) and experts studying the new strain cannot be sure of its presence in the UK, but know from past experience with previous strains, that it is only a matter of time before it arrives in the UK, if it’s not here already.

Here at PALS our PCR test detects both RHDV-1 and RHDV-2, including the virulent strain of RHDV-2. However, it cannot differentiate between RHDV-2 and its virulent strain. Therefore, the PCR result will indicate RHDV-2 positive.

Please contact the laboratory for further information, sample requirements and pricing.

For further information regarding vaccination for RHVD, please contact your exotic veterinarian.

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03/12/2024

🔷 PALS Christmas Courier Information🎄As the busy festive season approaches, please find below our Christmas courier service dates.
If you have any questions regarding our courier service, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

www.palsvetlab.co.uk
Leading UK Exotics Laboratory.

03/12/2024

🔷 PALS Christmas Opening Hours 2024🎄As the festive season approaches, please find our office opening hours below. Our team are here to assist you with any enquiries you may have during this busy time.

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26/11/2024

🔷 The microbiology team at PALS study organisms such as bacteria and parasites from faecal, skin, hair, urine and tissue samples. Did you know the Dwarf Tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana) is the most common intestinal parasite found in Hamsters, often seen under the microscope! 🔬

Take a read in our Blog 📖
https://palsvetlab.co.uk/2024/11/26/dwarf-tapeworm-infection-in-hamsters/

25/11/2024

🔷 BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society Scientific Poster Competiton 2024 🥇
PALS Senior Operations Manager Debbie Moore and VPG, Kerstin Erles present the research and findings for a histology case for Cutaneous Sarcomas in Pet Degus.
Here at PALS research and development ensures we are at the forefront of Exotic Veterinary laboratory technology.

www.palsvetlab.co.uk
Leading UK Exotic Laboratory

23/11/2024

🔷 Day 2 at BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference 2024, 22nd-24th November.

There’s a lot of you attending today! 😊 Pop over to our stand to learn more about our Veterinary diagnostic services for Exotics. Our experts are on hand to take your questions 🔬

22/11/2024

🥶 ❄️ Extremes of temperature outside are often a source of worry for rabbit owners. Whilst we need to take extra care to make sure our outdoor rabbits are protected from the cold weather, rabbits in suitable housing will cope well. They have grown their winter coats ready for the chilly days and nights and generally speaking do better than we do! ❄️ 🥶

There are some simple adjustments that can be made to make sure your bunnies are kept warm.

❄️ Exposed outside areas/mesh can be covered with tarpaulin to keep out any draughts, wet and cold.

🥶 Extra bedding and hay can be used and straw is good for extra insulation and trapping the warmth/heat.

💦 Ensure that your rabbits’ water is changed regularly and has not frozen throughout the day and especially in the evening/last thing at night.

🔥 We recommend snuggle safe pads as a good and safe way to help to keep your rabbits warm during the freezing temperatures.

🛏️ Rabbits should have their usual access to their sleeping areas, hides and exercise area. Extra hides in their outside spaces can be used for warmth, filled with straw and hay they will provide warm spaces.

❄️ Outdoor bunnies should not be brought inside during cold weather. Extreme changes in temperature for their little furry bodies is not good and can affect their ability to adapt when put back outside.

22/11/2024

🔷 We have arrived at BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference 2024, 22nd-24th November.

We have great giveaways and information leaflets for you. Our laboratory manager Pius is on hand to answer any questions relating to your Exotic haematology samples🩸
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21/11/2024

🔷 PALS are attending BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society Conference 2024, 22nd-24th November.
Come and meet us, to learn more about our specialist veterinary diagnostic services for Exotics.

www.palsvetlab.co.uk

20/11/2024

🔷 A great read from our PALS Blog 📖 'What defines an Exotic Veterinary Laboratory'

As a Leading UK Exotics Laboratory we receive many questions relating to exotic animals, sampling guidelines and our range of veterinary diagnostic tests. Our in-depth blog explores these topics, giving a clear insight into what defines an Exotic Laboratory.

Read it here: https://palsvetlab.co.uk/vet_blog/what-defines-an-exotic-veterinary-laboratory/

By definition, an exotic veterinary laboratory is a laboratory that receives specimens from a range of species, from exotic or more unusual pets, to zoo, rare farm species or wild animals. These specimens could be from animals that weigh several hundred kilograms, to less than a hundred grams! Speci...

19/10/2024

The National Rabbit Festival we have arrived! Hop over to stall 3 🐰 to learn about our diagnostic testing for rabbits. We have free goodie bags to give away 😊

www.palsvetlab.co.uk
Leading UK Exotics Laboratory.

18/10/2024

🔷 PALS are attending The National Rabbit Festival 19th October 2024 🐰
We are a Leading UK Exotics Laboratory, offering a range of specialist diagnostic tests for veterinarians and pet owners.
Visit our stall to learn about our Express E. cuniculi testing, results within 24 hours, haematology, microbiology and PCR tests. Early diagnosis is vital for your rabbits health and well-being.

www,palsvetlab.co.uk. Tel: 01829 781855

17/10/2024

The National Rabbit Festival we look forward to meeting you all this weekend!

Pinmoore Animal Laboratory Services Limited are specialists in Exotic Veterinary Diagnostics. They offer a big range of tests to help vets and guardians give the best health care to their rabbits.

Visit their stall to find out more.

12/10/2024

🔷 PALS are attending

Pop over to meet us and learn about our Exotic veterinary diagnostic services. We have a great competition to enter!

‘Leading UK Exotics Laboratory’
www.palsvetlab.co.uk