MiDOG Animal Diagnostics Expands to Australia with Exotic Vet Support Partnership

Tustin, CA – February 5, 2025 – MiDOG Animal Diagnostics, a leader in next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) for veterinary medicine, has expanded its global presence by partnering with Exotic Vet Support to introduce its MiDOG® All-in-One Microbial Test to the Australian veterinary market. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing infection diagnostics for veterinarians treating a wide range of species, including exotic and wildlife animals.

Cutting-Edge Diagnostics Now Available for Australian Veterinarians

Through this partnership, veterinarians across Australia gain access to MiDOG’s advanced microbiome testing technology, which provides a more accurate and comprehensive approach to diagnosing bacterial and fungal infections. Unlike traditional culture-based methods, which can miss up to 99% of microorganisms, MiDOG’s NGS technology identifies all bacteria and fungi present in a sample down to the species level. The result is faster, more precise diagnoses that lead to targeted treatments and improved patient outcomes.

Dr Dean Felkler, Exotic Vet Support Founder and CEO shared his experience with using the MiDOG Test: “Receiving false negative bacterial cultures can be frustrating for both the clinician and pet owner as this makes performing targeted therapeutic plans challenging. Repeating these samples can delay treatment and also may require a repeat anesthetic to obtain. MiDOG’s NGS technology eliminates this problem and provides a clear and thorough understanding of the organisms involved allowing accurate and rapid treatment. Their All-in-One Microbial test also provides a detailed report that displays all organisms present in the sample therefore decisions to add aerobic/anaerobic bacteria or fungal cultures (with additional associated costs) are unnecessary and outdated”.

Addressing Unique Challenges in the Australian Veterinary Landscape

Australia’s distinct environment presents challenges in veterinary diagnostics, particularly for exotic species and wildlife. The MiDOG® All-in-One Microbial Test is designed to meet these demands, offering benefits that extend beyond traditional testing methods:

Enhanced Accuracy: Identifies all bacteria and fungi within a sample at the species level, ensuring no pathogen goes undetected.
Rapid Turnaround: Provides results within 2–3 days, allowing veterinarians to make timely, data-driven treatment decisions.
Antibiotic Resistance Insights: Detects antibiotic resistance genes, aiding in more effective treatment selection and reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
Broad Application: Suitable for all species, from household pets to reptiles, marsupials, and aquatic animals.

Dr. Krista Keller, an exotic animal veterinarian in California, highlighted the significance of the new technology: “Traditional culture-based methods have long been a limitation in diagnosing infections in non-traditional species. Having access to precise microbial profiling through MiDOG gives us an invaluable tool in improving patient care.”

Global Expansion and Accessibility

MiDOG’s expansion into Australia aligns with its broader mission to provide veterinarians worldwide with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. In addition to its partnership with Exotic Vet Support, MiDOG collaborates with distributors across multiple regions to ensure accessibility for veterinary professionals. Veterinarians seeking information on MiDOG’s global distribution network can visit www.midogtest.com.

Ordering MiDOG Test Kits in Australia

Australian veterinarians can now order the MiDOG® All-in-One Microbial Test directly through Exotic Vet Support. For inquiries or orders, contact info@exoticvetsupport.com.

About MiDOG Animal Diagnostics

MiDOG Animal Diagnostics specializes in DNA sequencing-based infection diagnostics, revolutionizing how veterinarians identify, diagnose, and treat microbial infections. By providing comprehensive microbial profiling and antibiotic resistance detection, MiDOG supports informed treatment decisions, reduces antibiotic overuse, and enhances patient care for all animal species.

About Exotic Vet Support

Exotic Vet Support is a leading resource for veterinary professionals specializing in exotic and wildlife medicine. With a focus on education, training, and supporting those in the profession, Exotic Vet Support empowers veterinarians to provide superior care to unique and diverse animal species at an international level.

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Validated by Veterinarians

“Clients expect their veterinarians to stay up to date on all matters that affect the health and well being of their non-human family members. The current technique that we have used to determine the presence and antibiotic sensitivity of organisms causing disease in our pets is over a century old.

With the emergence of dangerous antibacterial resistance, it is critical that veterinarians are able to offer laser focused diagnostics and treatment. MiDog enables us to offer care that exceeds the typical standard of care.”

Bernadine Cruz, DVM, Laguna Hills Animal Hospital Laguna Woods, CA

“I love the absolute abundance and comparing the fungal with bacterial infection. I do not worry as much about getting a false negative urinary infection reading as I do with traditional urine cultures. Several times the same urine would culture negative but MiDOG would detect pathogens.”

Michael Morgan, DVMQuail Animal Hospital, Tustin, CA

“The MiDOG All-in-One Test is amazing, I would use it instead of culture and sensitivity. Such rapid and detailed results, I will reach for MiDOG before culture next time!

Thank you very much MiDOG, for sharing the opportunity to try your technology.”

Martha Smith-Blackmore, DVM, President of Forensic Veterinary Investigations, LLC – Boston, MA

“The MiDOG All-in-One Microbial Test is our new gold standard of pathogen identification. The results are so accurate and valuable – especially with assessing both bacterial and fungal infections with the same sample.

Thank you MiDOG!”

Kathy Wentworth, DVM, Diplomate ABVP Canine and Feline Practice – PetPoint Medical Center, Irvine, CA

“The MiDOG staff was extremely helpful and supportive.”

Cathy Curtis, DVM – London, UK

“I have had great results using the MiDOG® Test. Compared to traditional culture tests, I am better able to target the treatment for dogs because the MiDOG® Test is so sensitive that it identifies all pathogens including bacteria and fungi, as well as antibiotic sensitivity.

The cost and turnaround time are about the same as a culture test, but I get much more data. The test has great performance and I believe the NGS technology will be a game changer for veterinarians treating dogs with lesions or other infections.”

Michael Kavanagh, DVM, Practice owner – Saddleback Animal Hospital, Tustin, CA

“It’s helpful to have an NGS spectrum because it gives you a broader insight of what’s happening and what might be going on.”

Richard Harvey BVSc DVD DipECVD PhD FRSB FRCVS – European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology – Head of Dermatology, Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service – Solihull, England UK

“I have been using MiDog for over 4 years now and exclusively as my test of choice for all cultures for 3 years. It is so great to submit a culture and feel confident there will be a result when it comes back, especially for urine cultures. The reports were intimidating at first because they contain so much information. After the first few, I am now quickly able to glance over it and pick out the highlights. I can then come back later and pour over all the details. I have been extremely pleased with my patients’ results using the test as well. I don’t envision ever going back to traditional culture and susceptibilities again.”

Brian M. Urmson, DVM, Columbiana Veterinary Associates

“As an exotic veterinarian, there are numerous tests we have to consider to check specific bacterial and fungal organisms based on the species. MiDOG eliminates the need for many of these separate samples and provides definitive results quickly to help us treat our patients more efficiently and effectively. The lab is wonderful to work with and has never rejected our samples- they even processed a lizard toe we amputated and determined the cause of skin infection.”

Dr. Melissa Giese, Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital

“MiDOG’s diagnostic approach offers the unique ability to identify pathogens that evade traditional culture and sensitivity testing. I have found that adding a molecular based testing approach in the form of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) from MiDOG to my routine diagnostic cultures can be extremely helpful in the identification and diagnosis of uncommon pathogens in veterinary medicine.”

Dr. Wayne Rosenkrantz, Animal Dermatology Clinic – Tustin

“She [Dr. Krumbeck] really did a great job of making complicated concepts accessible and demonstrating the value of your services. I’m really looking forward to working with MiDOG on my research project!”

Dr. Yaicha Peters, Animal Dermatology Clinic – San Diego

“As a proud collaborator with MiDOG, I deeply appreciate their dedication to fostering partnerships between industry and veterinary experts. Their commitment to enhancing diagnostic quality for veterinarians is commendable. In my experience, their support has been invaluable, earning them a ‘Double A+, Triple Star’ rating. Their assistance has been faultless, contributing significantly to the success of my projects and studies. I eagerly anticipate our continued collaboration.”

Dr. Richard Harvey, BVSc DVD DipECVD PhD FRSB FRCVS; European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology

“We’re seeing that, if we prescribe too many antibiotics or they’re taken too frequently, animals are developing inappropriate or pathogenic strains of bacteria. We’re also seeing that our antibiotics are just not working against them anymore… It’s a good example of why we need better diagnostic testing, like MiDOG, so that we’re selecting the correct antibiotic every time our patients have an infection.”

Dr. Alissa Rexo, DVM, CVA, DACVD, Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Dermatology

“The NGS technique as offered by MiDOG is wonderful because pathogens like Melissococcus plutonius, for example, are difficult to grow and keep alive in the laboratory. A standard laboratory cannot truly examine or even properly diagnose this pathogen in bee hives at this time. But with NGS, we can reliably diagnose it.”

Dr. Joerg Mayer, Entomologist and Microbiologist at the University of Georgia

“For me, as a clinician and as a researcher, I see the immense value in the product [the All-in-One Test]. I have had great success using MiDOG clinically, including identifying Mycoplasma in a 24 year old pigeon, a Nannizziopsis spp in a ball python from a large pet distributor, Mycoplasma and Fusobacterium necrophorum co-infection in a peacock, and to identify an abnormal gut GI in a technician’s dog that tested negative for everything else (but we were able to establish what was abnormal, and work toward fixing it).”

Dr. Jeremy Rayl – Veterinarian, Block House Creek Animal Hospital, Cedar Park, Texas

“With MiDog results I not only receive a list of organisms detected in the sample, but also cell counts which allow me to target the most abundant pathogens or the most pathogenic. The identification of antimicrobial resistance genes is also helpful in selecting an appropriate antibiotic. Another benefit is that sample handling is less prone to risk of overgrowth and is stable at room temperature. Easy and informative. A great tool in our diagnostic toolbox!!”

Lauren Palmer DVM, MPH, Marine mammal Care Center Los Angeles

“If every rescue and sanctuary could run a scan on new admissions, I think it would open everyone’s eyes. These birds have been through so much and damaged by human pathogens. Plus the MiDog test was much more affordable than a battery of PCRs, several c&s, repeated tests, etc. AND non-invasive. Thank you. I would advise every sanctuary and other parrot facility to run MiDOG screening. I know it might reveal more than we want to know.”

Patricia Latas, DVM, Wild Parrot Coalition