American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology

11/14/2025

It's the VCP Article of the Week!
Hand held hemoglobin measurement with only 10 uL of blood may help reduce sampling related iatrogenic anemia in sick cats.

Background Regular blood sampling to monitor RBC mass in anemic cats can exacerbate anemia. Laboratory-based reporting can delay clinical decisions. A hand-held hemoglobinometer, HemoCue Hb 201+ (HC...

11/07/2025

It's the VCP Article of the Week!
Variable morphology of yolk protein and a reminder about yolk embolisms.

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11/04/2025

Join us on Wednesday, November 19 at 11:00 am CT/12:00 pm ET for this month’s Online Rounds presentation! Come find out what interesting cases will be presented this month.

Learn more and register: https://www.asvcp.org/page/Online_Rounds_Current

Want to find out more about Online Rounds and other ASVCP Member Benefits? Visit https://www.asvcp.org/page/Member_Benefits!

10/31/2025

Here's a histological image of a pumpkin-esque osteoclast from a mammary carcinosarcoma to view then get your spook on😎🎃

Happy Halloween!

Provided by Noel Clancey, BSc DVM MVSc DACVP

10/31/2025

It's the VCP Article of the Week!
Now you see them, now you don’t. An unusual transient leukemia.

A 5-year-old neutered female Beagle was presented with lethargy, vomiting, and reduced appetite. Physical examination revealed mild hyperthermia and a cutaneous thickness on the right thigh. Hematolo...

10/30/2025

It's almost Rounds time! Join us tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. CT for October's Online Rounds presentation!

Come find out what interesting cases will be presented this month.
Learn more and register: https://www.asvcp.org/page/Online_Rounds_Current

Want to find out more about Online Rounds and other ASVCP Member Benefits? Visit: https://www.asvcp.org/page/Member_Benefits!

10/27/2025

You do not want to miss this if you are in New Orleans: ASVCP Mystery Case Session

In this session, pathologists and trainees present select veterinary clinical pathology-based cases encompassing classic, unique, and/or unusual representations of pathologic entities. This year will be a combined session of mystery slides and case data sets!

This event will be Tuesday, October 28, 1:30pm-5:00pm
More information at: https://www.asvcp.org/page/MysteryCases

10/24/2025

It's the VCP Article of the Week!
Distinct reference intervals established for the resonance-frequency method TEG 6 s in dogs highlight non-interchangeability with traditional TEG 5000 cup and pin assay technology and clot strength assessment.

Background Thromboelastography (TEG) provides a global assessment of hemostasis and identifies patients with both hemorrhagic and thrombotic tendencies. Traditional TEG instruments, such as the TEG ...

10/24/2025

Just in time for Halloween is a spooky myco-boo-terium infection😎👻💀
Provided by Dr. Danielle Ahmed.

10/23/2025

If you are in New Orleans make sure to include the ASVCP Business Meeting & Reception on your schedule!

Attention all ASVCP members, don’t miss out on the annual ASVCP business meeting, where you will hear updates on and future directions of the Society from our President, Dr. Amy MacNeill, and the Executive Board, as well as celebrate our ASVCP Awardees. Connect with colleagues immediately following the business meeting at our annual reception!

This event will be Monday, October 27th, 5:15pm-8:15pm
More information at: https://www.asvcp.org/page/CurrentAnnualMeeting

10/20/2025

We can’t wait to see you at the ASVCP events during the 2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA!

Kicking off our 2025 ASVCP events highlights series is: ASVCP Pre-Meeting Workshop.
This workshop will introduce toxicologic clinical pathology in drug development, with an overview of traditional and novel therapeutic modalities in both human and veterinary medicine. Experts from industry and CROs will introduce key concepts in drug development and toxicologic pathology, principles of data interpretation and histopathologic correlates. The workshop will also highlight anticipated effects for select drug modalities and will conclude with a Q&A panel.

This session will be Saturday, October 25, 8am-12pm, 1:30pm-5pm.
More information at: https://www.asvcp.org/page/Pre-MeetingWorkshop

10/17/2025

It's the VCP Article of the Week!
Who could it be? An important differential for laryngeal masses in older dogs.

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