differential-diagnosis

Rank veterinary differential diagnoses by species, breed, age, and clinical findings.

27|6|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill differential-diagnosis
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Skill: differential-diagnosis
Source: https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw/tree/main/skills/clinical/differential-diagnosis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenVet-Projects/VetClaw --skill differential-diagnosis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps clinicians generate ranked differential diagnoses for veterinary cases, incorporating species, breed, age, sex, and presenting signs to improve diagnostic efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate species- and breed-aware differential lists with prioritized rankings.
  • Provide rationale for top differentials based on prevalence, breed predisposition, and age.
  • Suggest minimal diagnostic workup to distinguish among top differentials.

Quick Start

Ask for species, breed, age, sex, and presenting signs to generate a ranked differential diagnosis list.

Frequently Asked Questions about differential-diagnosis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a ranked differential diagnosis list for a veterinary patient?

Generate a veterinary differential diagnosis list by inputting the patient's species, breed, age, sex, and presenting clinical signs. The system processes these parameters to produce a structured ranking based on prevalence, breed predisposition, and age to improve diagnostic efficiency.

What is the best way to prioritize differentials based on breed predisposition and age?

Prioritize differentials by providing the patient's species, breed, and age alongside clinical findings. The ranking mechanism evaluates breed predispositions and age-related prevalence to structure the differential list and provide a clinical rationale for the top conditions.

Can I get suggested diagnostic workups to differentiate top veterinary conditions?

Yes, you receive suggested minimum diagnostics designed to differentiate among the top ranked conditions. After generating the differential list based on signalment and clinical signs, the system outlines the basic tests needed to confirm or exclude the leading diagnoses.

Does the differential diagnosis ranking require physical patient contact or exam data?

No physical patient contact is required to generate the differential diagnosis ranking. The system relies solely on the provided signalment, including species, breed, age, and sex, along with the described clinical findings to structure the list and suggest diagnostics.

Why does my differential list need to include species and signalment data?

Species and signalment data are required to accurately rank differentials because disease prevalence and breed predispositions vary significantly across veterinary species. Including age, sex, and breed ensures the diagnostic prioritization reflects realistic clinical probabilities.

What clinical information do I need to provide for an accurate veterinary differential diagnosis?

You need to provide the patient's species, breed, age, sex, and presenting clinical signs. Supplying complete signalment and clinical findings ensures the differential diagnosis ranking accurately reflects prevalence, breed predispositions, and case acuity.