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01/08/2024

Did you guess the correct diagnosis from today’s story?
A 19-yo FS DLH cat presented for a mass on the right side of the face. An FNA of the mass was submitted to HeskaView Telepathology.

DIAGNOSIS:
Cutaneous mast cell tumor

COMMENT:
Feline cutaneous mast cell tumors may be single, multiple or diffuse. When confined to the skin (i.e., not involving the viscera), feline mast cell tumors are typically benign and complete excision curative, but new skin lesions may arise. Very rare invasive/metastatic variants have been reported. Excisional biopsy should be considered for resolution and further characterization. If multiple lesions are present, thoracic radiographs and abdominal ultrasonography, Buffy coat smear, aspiration of the regional lymph node and bone marrow aspiration should be considered to rule out systemic disease.

Heska Pathologist:
Betsy Aird, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Referring Clinic:
Smith & Shedd Family Pet Hospital, San Antonio, TX

How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic?
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01/05/2024

Heska’s ALLERCEPT Immunotherapy is helping improve the lives of dogs, like Harrison who was adopted from Animal Friends Alliance in Fort Collins, Colorado. While looking for his loving family Harrison’s allergies were treated with customized immunotherapy from ALLERCEPT along with a diet change.

Learn how to intercept the itch with Allercept:
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photo credit: Silver Paw Studio

01/04/2024

How can you improve patient outcomes without hiring a specialist? With HeskaView Telecytology!

The HeskaView Telecytology™️ Advantage:
* Elevate standard of patient care
* Expedite client communication
* Eliminate delays in slide review
* Same day diagnostic and treatment planning

Start diagnosing at the speed of digital today:
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*No limit to the number of sites submitted per case. Submit 1-3 sliders per site with no additional fee prior to receiving pathology report. Additional slides may be submitted at no charge after receiving report if requested by pathologist.
**For preliminary interpretation, additional STAT charges apply

01/03/2024

The purpose of is to bring people together to provide the best possible health for people, animals, and the environment. At , we strive to provide clinics with innovative diagnostic equipment to help in delivering excellent healthcare.

01/02/2024

Are your clients celebrating by adopting a cat? Remind them the importance of a post-adoption wellness check for their new family member, including an FIV/FeLV test.

01/01/2024

Did you guess the correct diagnosis from today’s story?
A 9 yo FS Siberian Husky presented for a slowly growing, 1 cm raised, pink skin mass on the dorsal tail. FNA of the mass was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology.

DIAGNOSIS:
Sebaceous adenoma

COMMENT:
Findings are consistent with a proliferative lesion composed of sebaceous glands and few basaloid cells. Nodular sebaceous gland hyperplasia is a common, benign proliferative lesion. Sebaceous adenomas are benign tumors of glandular origin. Sebaceous epitheliomas may behave as low-grade malignancies, recurring at sites of excision, but are rarely metastatic. Biopsy is recommended for definitive classification.

Heska Pathologist:
Betsy Aird, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Referring Veterinarian:
Taylor Hermundson, DVM;
St. Francis Veterinary Clinic, Isanti, MN

How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic?
https://hubs.li/Q02cPMyb0

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! What are your clinic goals for 2024? Here are a few that Heska can help with...

If your goal is to increase efficiency, check out our in-house diagnostic suite that will help automate tasks and decrease time to results, so you can get back to your day!

Looking to improve customer satisfaction in the new year? With our in-house analyzers, patients can receive same-day results so a diagnosis can be given, and a treatment plan implemented within the span of an appointment.

12/29/2023

Abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, and other acute gastrointestinal signs are some of the most common presentations in veterinary medicine. On January 11, join Whitney Phipps, DVM, DACVS-SA, to learn how to best manage patients who present with signs of the “acute abdomen.”

Register today:
https://hubs.li/Q02drt5x0

This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. NOTE: This is not a Facebook Live event. To attend the webinar and earn the CE credit you must register and watch the webinar real-time through the join link in the confirmation email.

12/28/2023

Did you know anticoagulant rodenticide is one of the top 10 most common toxicities?

Patient bleeding can be anywhere:
* 73% have cutaneous or mucosal hemorrhage
* 53% have cavitary hemorrhage
* 55% bleed in multiple sites

With exceptional testing and medical care, 85% of presenting patients survive!

Use Heska's Element COAG+ to test for coagulation abnormalities, learn more:
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Reference: Stroope S, Walton R, Mochel JP, Yuan L, Enders B. Retrospective Evaluation of Clinical Bleeding in Dogs With Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity-A Multi-Center Evaluation of 62 Cases (2010-2020). Front Vet Sci. 2022 May 23;9:879179. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.879179. PMID: 35677932; PMCID: PMC9168750.

12/23/2023

From your friends at Heska, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

12/22/2023

Heska's Element DCX Chemistry analyzer can revolutionize your practice in more ways than one!

1. Proven dry slide technology that offers unsurpassed reproducibility and accuracy
2. Fully automated dilution minimizes the chance of error and allows you to focus on your patients
3. Achieve high efficiency by preloading 12 pipette tips at once

Change the way your clinic does chemistry:
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12/19/2023

Trying to diagnose a hamster mass? A swollen reptile joint?

Receive same day answers for ALL species from HeskaView Telecytology veterinary pathologists!*

*Average turnaround times may vary. Longer turnaround times may be experienced after hours

12/18/2023

Did you guess the correct diagnosis from today’s story?
An ultrasound-guided FNA of an approximately 4 x 3 cm, cavitated, left caudal lung lobe mass in a 13 yo MN Persian was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology.

DIAGNOSIS:
Suspected pulmonary carcinoma

COMMENT:
Carcinomas of the lung commonly present as nodules in the periphery of the lung lobes; however, an entire lung lobe may be involved. Cytologic preparations from primary and metastatic carcinomas are similar and cannot be definitely differentiated solely on the basis of cytology.

Heska Pathologist:
Betsy Aird, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Referring Clinic:
Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, FL

How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic?
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12/15/2023

See how the lab of your dreams can improve patient outcomes...

Melanie is a 2-yo FS mixed breed that presented to her veterinarian for chronic intermittent vaginal discharge. The discharge resolves with antibiotics but returns shortly after discontinuation. Melanie's owners became frustrated after multiple courses of antibiotics and no resolution.

An abdominal ultrasound using the Heska US10 veterinary ultrasound system revealed a mass like lesion in the region of the uterine stump. Melanie’s veterinarian recommended exploratory surgery.

Cytology from Melanie’s uterine stump was uploaded intra-operatively via HeskaView Telecytology for digital pathology review. The pathology report returned before Melanie fully recovered from anesthesia revealing transmissible venereal tumor (TVT).

After months of waiting for a diagnosis, Melanie was able to return home with a targeted treatment plan the same day as her exploratory surgery thanks to Heska’s in-house analyzers.

Start improving patient outcomes:
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12/13/2023

On , read how screening for equine odontoclastic tooth reabsorption and hypercementosis (EORTH) can benefit your patient and your practice. Screening for this disease can help eliminate pain and reveal other underlying conditions in the horse, while boosting revenue for equine practices.

Learn more:
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12/13/2023

Brush up on your knowledge of wound care by learning about the recent advancements in wound care and moist wound healing from Dean Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS. After tomorrow’s 1-hr free CE webinar, you will be able to select the appropriate dressing for the various stages of wound healing, understand the benefits of moist wound healing, and so much more.

Register now:
learn.heska.com/fbf_wound_care

This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. NOTE: This is not a Facebook Live event. To attend the webinar and earn the CE credit you must register and watch the webinar real-time through the join link in the confirmation email.

12/12/2023

Heska is advancing veterinary dermatology every day through ALLERCEPT! Read about Jethro's inspiring story and how ALLERCEPT saved his life:

“Jethro battled skin infections for years. He was brought in for euthanasia and ultimately surrendered to our practice because of his ongoing skin infections. Heska’s ALLERCEPT Allergy Test and Sublingual Immunotherapy Drops have put him on the road to recovery. Treatment is easy and he is happy to participate. Jethro’s quality of life has greatly improved. After 6 months of treatment his coat is growing back beautifully. He has not had a skin infection in months! He is a happy and healthy boy and member of our family. There are so many pets that can benefit from Allercept Allergy testing and Immunotherapy!”

- Lauren Hubbard, Veterinary Technician & Jethro’s Mom
Surrey Veterinary Clinic
Clare, MI

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12/12/2023

Did you guess the correct diagnosis from today’s story?
A 12 yo FS Bichon Frise Mix presented for lethargy and anorexia. Mildly enlarged mandibular lymph nodes were noted. Abdominal ultrasound revealed an enlarged, heterogenous spleen and enlarged gastric and sublumbar lymph nodes. FNA of the spleen was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology.

DIAGNOSIS:
Large cell lymphoma

COMMENT:
The presence of predominately large lymphocytes diffusely across the smear in the absence of plasma cell hyperplasia is consistent with large cell lymphoma. Aspiration of enlarged lymph nodes or other abnormal organs could be pursued to determine the extent of the disease, if clinically indicated. Immunophenotyping via biopsy for immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, or re-aspiration for flow cytometry is recommended to help determine prognosis and treatment considerations.

Heska Pathologist:
Courtney Nelson, DVM MS DACVP
Referring Veterinarian:
Ashley Davis, DVM, DACVECC;
BluePearl Pet Hospital- Southfield, Southfield, MI

How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic?
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12/09/2023

12/08/2023

Test cards for the Element POC are designed for your convenience. We understand fridge space is at a premium for clinics, which is why our test cards can be stored at room temperature and all 18 parameters, from lactate to electrolyte levels, are on one card. With zero warm-up time for test cards and results in less than a minute, the Element POC returns the critical care assessments your patients need quickly and efficiently.

Make your critical care assessments faster and easier:
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12/06/2023

Cat lovers, the last month of the year is just for you! December is National Cat Lovers' Month, and we're celebrating by showcasing felines from our associates.

12/06/2023

Feel confident in diagnosing equine injuries with the help of different imaging modalities. In tomorrow’s free 1-hr CE webinar with equine veterinarian Dr. Alison Gardner, learn the differences between radiographs, CT, and MRI imaging while developing an understanding of when to use each modality.

Register here:
learn.heska.com/fbf_equine_acute_injuries

This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. NOTE: This is not a Facebook Live event. To attend the webinar and earn the CE credit you must register and watch the webinar real-time through the join link in the confirmation email.

12/05/2023

Get your patients on the road to recovery faster with the veterinary pathologists at HeskaView Telecytology. Our pathologists evaluate your digital cytologic samples within hours. Optional STAT feature provides preliminary reports on average within one hour!

With HeskaView Telecytology in your clinic, you’ll expedite client communications and elevate patient care.

Start diagnosing at the speed of digital today:
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*Additional STAT charges apply.

12/04/2023

Did you guess the correct diagnosis from today’s story?
A blood film from a 2 yo FS Jack Russell Terrier Mix was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology.

DIAGNOSIS:
Histoplasma capsulatum

COMMENT:
The fungal elements within the monocytes, background and rarely in neutrophils are consistent with histoplasmosis, caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, a soilborne, dimorphic fungus. Histoplasmosis is probably caused by inhalation of microconidia, which convert to the yeast phase in the lung. The yeast are phagocytized by macrophages. The infection may stay limited to the respiratoy system or spread hematogenously or via lymphatics. Dose of infected spores and host immune status can affect the clinical disease.

Heska Pathologist:
Elizabeth O'Neil, DVM, MVSc, MBA, DACVP
Referring Veterinarian:
Stacie Minnier Thomas, DVM;
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, Orchard Park, NY

How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic?
http://social.heska.com/whats-your-diagnosis

12/02/2023

On , celebrate your custom edition, who deserves an allergy treatment tailored just to them.

With ALLERCEPT, immunotherapy treats your dog’s unique allergies… giving them the best possible relief and giving you more quality time with your pet.

12/02/2023

Looking for the clearest and fastest full-body equine wireless digital HD radiography solution? Add Heska’s booth 2212 to your agenda and learn how with Cuattro Hub.

Can’t make it to the show?
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12/01/2023

See how the lab of your dreams can improve patient outcomes...

Kenai is a 4 month old MI husky that was recently adopted. Kenai presented to his veterinarian for a two day history of lethargy. His new family doesn't know much about him, but they are excited about their new family member!

On exam, Kenai is lethargic for a puppy his age, has slightly pale mucous membranes and loose stool noted on re**al examination. CBC results from the Element HT5 revealed anemia and eosinophilia.

These changes prompted Kenai’s veterinarian to recommend running an in-house f***l test on the Element AIM. Kenai was diagnosed with a hookworm and giardia infection as the cause of his clinical signs and changes on bloodwork.

Because of the clinic's in-house analyzers from Heska, treatment was instituted immediately for Kenai to get him on the road to recovery and prevent the spread of hookworms to his new family, who are excited to get back to snuggling and playing with him.

Start improving patient outcomes:
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12/01/2023

We're at ! Come to booth 2212 to talk with our team to see how diagnostics and imaging can provide the best possible outcome for your patients.

11/29/2023

Are you going to ? Visit Heska at booth 2212 and Sound at booth 2219 to learn about Cuattro products and our expanded imaging offerings.

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Can you guess the diagnosis? . . . A 10-year old FS Golden Retriever presented for multiple masses and history of chronic UTIs/lower urinary tract signs, including hematuria. Upon further evaluation, it was noted that the patient had an approx 1inch nodular mass associated with the left vaginal wall which appeared to be ulcerated, likely the cause for the blood in the urine. A fine needle aspirate of the mass was obtained and submitted to HeskaView Telecytology. Watch the reel to find out what the diagnosis is! Heska Pathologist: Meredeth McEntire, DVM, MRCVS, DACVP Referring Clinic: Nashville Veterinary Specialists Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency, Nashville, TN How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic? heska.com/product/heskaview-telecytology/ #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #Diagnostic #Radiography #DigitalImaging #Cytology

Can you guess the diagnosis? . . . At a puppy wellness exam, a 3-month-old male Great Dane was found to have an approximately 15 cm mass on the left kidney. An FNA of the mass was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology. Watch the reel to find out what the diagnosis is! Heska Pathologist: Meredeth McEntire, DVM, MS, DACVP, MRCVS Referring Veterinarian: Meghan DeLucia DVM; PVCC - Newtown Veterinary Specialists, Newtown, CT How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic? heska.com/product/heskaview-telecytology/ #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #Diagnostic #Radiography #DigitalImaging #Cytology

Can you guess the diagnosis? . . . A 1-yo MN domestic shorthair ingested an entire boneless pork chop that was covered in minced garlic. A blood smear was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology. Watch the reel to find out what the diagnosis is! Heska Pathologist: Betsy Aird, DVM, PhD, DACVP Referring Clinic: Nashville Vet Specialists - Clarksville, Clarksville, TN How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic? heska.com/product/heskaview-telecytology/ #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #Diagnostic #Radiography #DigitalImaging #Cytology

Did you guess the correct diagnosis from today’s story? . . . A 10 yo CM Border Collie was rescued underweight with a poor appetite, mildly elevated liver values and low albumin. An abdominal ultrasound revealed hypoechoic splenic nodules, a diffusely heterogeneous liver with no discrete nodules or masses and cholelithiasis. An FNA of a splenic nodule was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology. Watch the reel to find out what the diagnosis is! Heska Pathologist: Ruth Houseright, DVM, PhD, DACVP Referring Veterinarian: Megen Daugherty, DVM, MS, DACVIM; Virginia Veterinary Centers Midlothian, Midlothian, VA How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic? http://social.heska.com/whats-your-diagnosis #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #Diagnostic #Radiography #DigitalImaging #Cytology

On this International Day of Veterinary Medicine, A BIG THANK YOU to all the hardworking individuals in the veterinary field who dedicate their lives to serving animals. Heska is proud to be included in your patient's care. #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #InternationalDayOfVeterinaryMedicine #DayOfVeterinaryMedicine #ThankYou

Can you guess the diagnosis? . . . An 8 yo SF Terrier mix presented for an approximately 6x4cm firm, attached mass along the left ventral neck, suspected to be associated with the thyroid gland. An FNA of the mass was submitted to HeskaView Telecytology. Watch the reel to see what the diagnosis is! Heska Pathologist: Meredeth McEntire, DVM, MS, DACVP, MRCVS Referring Clinic: Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, FL How can HeskaView Telecytology help your clinic? social.heska.com/whats-your-diagnosis #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #Diagnostic #Radiography #DigitalImaging #Cytology

Planning your #VetMomEncouragementCE conference agenda? Don’t forget to stop by Heska’s table in the main lobby to meet fellow DVMom Maria Kintzley, enter to win a custom pet painting, and learn about how you can get the in-clinic lab of your dreams with our conference only special! #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #DVMom

Happy New Year from Heska! We hope your year is full of love, cuddles, and wonderful memories with your family and friends.

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From your friends at Heska, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

International Day of Veterinary Medicine

Ready to test your ultrasound knowledge? Echogenicity of the Liver can be compared to: a) Renal cortex -- cortex is more hypoechoic than liver b) Spleen - spleen is more hyperechoic than liver c) Falciform fat - liver is typically isoechoic to slightly hypoechoic compared to falciform fat d) All of the above For info on our Cuattro US: https://www.heska.com/product/cuattro-us10/

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Ready to test your ultrasound knowledge? How do you optimize enhancement and shadowing? a) Narrow sector width, Focal Zone at area of interest, High frequency b) Widen sector width, Focal Zone above area of interest, Low frequency c) Narrow sector width, Focal Zone above area of interest, Low frequency d) Widen sector width, Focal Zone at area of interest, High frequency For info on our Cuattro US: https://www.heska.com/product/cuattro-us10/

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It’s time to test your ultrasound knowledge! Ultrasound optimization is performed in the following order: a) Gains, Depth, Frequency, Focal Zone b) Depth, Focal Zone, Frequency, Gains c) Depth Frequency, Focal Zone, Gains d) Gains, Focal Zone, Frequency, Depth For info on our Cuattro US: https://www.heska.com/product/cuattro-us10/

Ready to test your cytology knowledge in a fun way? ! Check out these fun cytology word games from Francesco Cian, DVM, DEVCVP, DFRCPath, MRCVS and the team at VeterinaryCytology.org https://veterinarycytology.org/cyto-fun/#crosswords Need to brush up on your cytology skills? Check out our recorded webinar Oops…I did it again! A guide to some of the most common errors in skin cytology. You will learn about: • Distinguishing epithelial, mesenchymal, and round cell neoplasms • Benign neoplasms and processes that appear malignant cytologically • Malignant neoplasms that appear benign cytologically • Identification of different round cell tumors and their clinical implications • Situations that can complicate the diagnosis of mast cell neoplasia Watch Here: https://www.heska.com/article/skin-cytology-march24/ #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #cytology

It’s National Pet Day! A day to show love and appreciation for pets of all kinds across the world. It’s also a day that advocates against animal cruelty and violence and highlights the importance of providing a home or shelter for unwanted pets. #Heska #VeterinaryMedicine #NationalPetDay

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