AI for Veterinary Medicine with Chinese LLMs

Published August 2026 · Veterinary Animal Health DeepSeek

Veterinary practices manage complex clinical workflows across multiple species, each with unique anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Chinese LLMs like DeepSeek V4, GLM-4, and Qwen3 can assist veterinarians by generating clinical documentation, suggesting differential diagnoses, checking drug interactions, and creating client-friendly educational materials. TokenEase's unified API provides veterinary practices with cost-effective access to these powerful models.

Why Chinese LLMs for Veterinary Medicine?
Chinese LLMs offer strong performance on scientific and medical text, multilingual capabilities for international veterinary pharmaceutical documentation, and significant cost savings for practices processing high volumes of clinical records and client communications.

1. Clinical Documentation & SOAP Notes

Transform examination findings, lab results, and procedures into structured veterinary medical records.

import requests

def generate_vet_record(exam_findings, history, diagnostics, species_breed):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "deepseek-v4",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "You are a veterinary medical records specialist. Generate accurate SOAP notes following veterinary medical standards. Include species-specific considerations."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Species/Breed: {species_breed}\nHistory: {history}\nFindings: {exam_findings}\nDiagnostics: {diagnostics}\n\nGenerate SOAP note."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

history = "7-year-old MN Golden Retriever, presenting for lethargy and decreased appetite x 3 days. No vomiting or diarrhea. Drinking normally."
findings = "T: 39.2C, HR: 120, RR: 24. Pale MM. CRT 2.5s. Abdominal palpation: splenomegaly noted. No pain on palpation. LNs: mandibular mildly enlarged."
diagnostics = "CBC: HCT 28% (low), WBC 18,000 (high), platelets 85,000 (low). Chemistry: ALT 245 (high), ALP 180 (high). UA: 1.030, no active sediment."
record = generate_vet_record(findings, history, diagnostics, "Canine, Golden Retriever, 7Y MN")

2. Differential Diagnosis Support

Generate ranked differential diagnoses based on signalment, history, and clinical findings.

def generate_differentials(signalment, clinical_signs, diagnostic_results, prior_history):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "qwen3-235b",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Generate prioritized differential diagnoses for veterinary cases. Consider signalment, breed predispositions, and geographic relevance. Recommend next diagnostic steps."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"History: {prior_history}\nSignalment: {signalment}\nSigns: {clinical_signs}\nResults: {diagnostic_results}\n\nGenerate differentials."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

signalment = "Feline, DSH, 12Y SF, indoor/outdoor, Midwest USA"
signs = "Weight loss 1.5kg over 2 months, polyuria/polydipsia, poor grooming, mild anemia"
results = "CBC: HCT 26%, mild non-regenerative anemia. Chemistry: BUN 45, Creatinine 2.8, SDMA 18, hyperglycemia 280. T4: 1.2 (low-normal). UA: USG 1.020, proteinuria 2+."
prior = "Previously healthy. Vaccines current. On flea prevention. Diet: dry kibble free choice."
diffs = generate_differentials(signalment, signs, results, prior)

3. Treatment Plan Generation

Generate evidence-based treatment plans with dosing, monitoring schedules, and client instructions.

def generate_treatment_plan(diagnosis, patient_info, owner_constraints, practice_capabilities):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "glm-4-plus",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Generate veterinary treatment plans with appropriate drug dosing, monitoring, and client instructions. Consider owner compliance and financial constraints."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Capabilities: {practice_capabilities}\nConstraints: {owner_constraints}\nPatient: {patient_info}\nDiagnosis: {diagnosis}\n\nGenerate treatment plan."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

diagnosis = "Canine atopic dermatitis, secondary Malassezia dermatitis, mild otitis externa"
patient = "3Y MN Labrador, 32kg, otherwise healthy, no known drug allergies"
constraints = "Owner works full-time, prefers oral medications over frequent clinic visits. Budget-conscious."
capabilities = "In-house cytology, basic lab, no dermatology specialist referral within 100 miles"
plan = generate_treatment_plan(diagnosis, patient, constraints, capabilities)

4. Drug Interaction & Dosage Verification

Check for drug interactions across species and verify dosing calculations for veterinary medications.

def check_vet_medications(drug_list, patient_profile, concurrent_conditions):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "kimi-k2",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Check veterinary drug interactions and verify dosing. Flag contraindications, monitoring requirements, and species-specific cautions."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Conditions: {concurrent_conditions}\nPatient: {patient_profile}\nDrugs:\n{drug_list}\n\nCheck interactions and dosing."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

drugs = """
- Carprofen 75mg PO SID (for OA pain)
- Enalapril 5mg PO SID (for CHF)
- Furosemide 20mg PO BID (for CHF)
- Gabapentin 100mg PO BID (for anxiety)
"""
patient = "Canine, Beagle, 8Y FS, 11kg, heart murmur grade III/VI, mild renal insufficiency (CRE 1.8)"
conditions = "Degenerative joint disease, compensated CHF, Stage 2 CKD, generalized anxiety"
check = check_vet_medications(drugs, patient, conditions)

5. Client Communication & Education

Translate complex medical information into client-friendly explanations, discharge instructions, and preventive care reminders.

def generate_client_communication(medical_findings, diagnosis, treatment_plan, client_education_level):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "deepseek-v4",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": f"Explain veterinary medical information to pet owners at a {client_education_level} level. Be empathetic, clear, and actionable. Avoid jargon."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Education: {client_education_level}\nPlan: {treatment_plan}\nDiagnosis: {diagnosis}\nFindings: {medical_findings}\n\nWrite client communication."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

findings = "Your cat has elevated kidney values and diluted urine, suggesting her kidneys aren't concentrating urine properly."
diagnosis = "Chronic kidney disease, early stage (IRIS Stage 2)"
plan = "Switch to renal diet, subcutaneous fluids 100ml every other day, recheck bloodwork in 4 weeks, blood pressure check"
education = "general public"
communication = generate_client_communication(findings, diagnosis, plan, education)

6. Breed-Specific Health Risk Assessment

Generate preventive care recommendations based on breed predispositions, age, and lifestyle factors.

def assess_breed_risks(breed, age, lifestyle, geographic_region, current_health_status):
    response = requests.post(
        "https://tokenease.io/v1/chat/completions",
        headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_TOKENEASE_API_KEY"},
        json={
            "model": "qwen3-235b",
            "messages": [
                {"role": "system", "content": "Assess breed-specific health risks and generate preventive care recommendations. Consider age-related screening, lifestyle modifications, and early detection strategies."},
                {"role": "user", "content": f"Health: {current_health_status}\nRegion: {geographic_region}\nLifestyle: {lifestyle}\nAge: {age}\nBreed: {breed}\n\nAssess risks and recommend prevention."}
            ]
        }
    )
    return response.json()["choices"][0]["message"]["content"]

breed = "French Bulldog"
age = "4 years old"
lifestyle = "Apartment dwelling, limited exercise, indoor primarily, no other pets"
region = "Northeast USA, seasonal temperature extremes"
health = "Currently healthy. No respiratory issues. Weight 12kg (ideal). Brachycephalic but tolerates moderate activity."
assessment = assess_breed_risks(breed, age, lifestyle, region, health)

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