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In recent years, veterinary medicine has been undergoing a profound transformation. More and more professionals understand that animal health cannot be addressed solely from the perspective of isolated illness or symptoms, but from a broader, preventive, and longitudinal vision.
Companion animals live closely with us: they share the environment, the air we breathe, the water, in many cases the diet and, of course, environmental exposures. This context makes concepts already established in human medicine—such as prevention, integrative medicine, or the One Health approach—increasingly relevant in the veterinary field as well.
From this perspective, advanced analysis becomes a key tool: not to “label,” but to understand biological processes, anticipate imbalances, and support clinical decision-making with objective data.
ONE HEALTH: WHEN ANIMAL AND HUMAN HEALTH INTERCONNECT
The One Health approach is based on a clear premise: human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interrelated. This is not an abstract theory, but an observable reality in clinical practice and in the laboratory:
- We share environmental microbiota.
- We share exposure to contaminants.
- We share lifestyle habits and, in many cases, dietary patterns.
Analyzing the health of companion animals from this perspective not only improves their well-being, but also provides relevant information about the environment in which they live.
In this context, veterinary analysis ceases to be exclusively diagnostic and becomes a preventive and monitoring tool, especially useful in animals with chronic, recurrent, or unclear symptoms.
1. CANINE INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA: UNDERSTANDING THE ECOSYSTEM, NOT JUST THE SYMPTOM
The intestinal microbiota plays a central role in the digestive, immune, and metabolic health of dogs. Alterations in its composition and diversity have been linked to persistent digestive problems, skin disorders, food intolerances, and increased susceptibility to inflammatory processes.
The Canine Microbiome Test by NGS goes beyond traditional stool culture, offering a comprehensive view of the intestinal ecosystem from a fecal sample.
- Bacteriome: over 50 bacterial genera are studied, including beneficial bacteria, variable symbionts, and pathobionts.
- Parasitome: simultaneous detection of parasites and helminths using molecular technology. (also available as a standalone test)
This type of study is especially useful in: dogs with recurrent diarrhea, gas, constipation, or irregular stools; animals with a history of antibiotics or frequent dietary changes; cases of allergies, skin problems, or recurrent ear infections where the gut-immunity axis may be involved.
2. METALS AND MINERALS IN CANINE HAIR: THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
Hair is a deposit tissue that reflects accumulated exposure to minerals and metals over the medium and long term. For this reason, its analysis is used as a complementary tool to assess the environmental burden to which the animal is exposed. Through the Canine Hair Metals and Minerals Test using high-sensitivity techniques such as ICP-MS/MS, it is possible to quantify:
- Essential minerals, involved in multiple physiological processes.
- Indicator elements, related to the environment and lifestyle.
- Toxic metals, associated with chronic environmental exposures.
This type of study is particularly relevant in: dogs with chronic or nonspecific symptoms; animals living in urban, industrial, or agricultural environments; cases where a broader view of shared environmental impact is sought.
3. ALLERGIES IN COMPANION ANIMALS: PAX – PET ALLERGY XPLORER
Allergic problems represent one of the most frequent reasons for veterinary consultation. However, identifying the allergen involved is not always straightforward, which can lead to overly restrictive diets or nonspecific measures.
The PAX Tests are specific IgE serological tests designed for the diagnosis of environmental and food allergens in companion animals, allowing objective identification of sensitivities and facilitating a more precise interpretation of the animal’s context.
These studies are useful in: dogs with skin problems, digestive issues, or recurrent ear infections; suspected food or environmental allergies; cases where the goal is to rationalize dietary or environmental changes.
From a preventive and integrative medicine perspective, these studies are not interpreted as isolated results or as sole diagnostic tools, but as structured and complementary information that allows contextualizing the clinical picture, understanding the environment, and supporting the assessment of the animal’s health over time.
TELETEST, ANALYTICAL INNOVATION IN THE SERVICE OF VETERINARY PREVENTION
In the laboratory, the incorporation of advanced technologies, widely used in human medicine, into the veterinary field allows us to take a qualitative leap in the way we approach animal health.
The key is to use these tools from a critical, integrative, and preventive approach, aligned with modern, knowledge-based veterinary medicine.
For this reason, at Teletest we are expanding our activity to a new veterinary diagnostic line, aimed at improving prevention, diagnosis, and monitoring of animal health.
A new area designed to support professionals and respond to a real need: to support veterinarians and integrative professionals with advanced, clear, and well-contextualized analytical tools: to provide objective data, facilitate understanding of complex processes, and support long-term monitoring and prevention.
If you are a professional and would like to learn more about our available veterinary studies, you can visit our website or contact our team for more information at comercial@teletest.es
