Cytologic Grading For Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Cytologic Grading For Canine Mast Cell Tumors | (Watch to learn what you should know about them.) 👀
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Did you know MCTs could be graded with aspirates and cytology?
Have you tried it yet?
This is the NUMBER 1️⃣ question I get about the mast cell tumor treatment STELFONTA®. Keep watching to learn the question and my answer! 👀
I LOVE cats, but an anxious cat in the exam room is not fun. 😬
🚨 Important To Note: anxious cats don't look as calm as this one. They're often hissing, scared, trying to scratch and bite, and, in my most recent situation, open-mouth breathing (panting is not normal for cats), and I had to abort the exam for the cat's safety.🚨
It doesn't have to be an anxious experience either; there are so many ways to reduce stress for your feline and improve the overall vet experience for all involved.
It was time I talked about this because I recently got scratched and have been bitten in the past. (I repeat, not fun.)
And just in case you didn't know, we can abort the exam if the cat behaves badly enough.
Something that wastes everyone's time and should be avoided if possible.
How does your cat feel about the vet?
🐈 Share some things you do to keep them calm so others can learn!
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Veterinary Oncology Room Essentials & Their Uses | Learn Here ⬇️
🤌🏻 The Designated Chemotherapy Refrigerator
Some drugs must be refrigerated to maintain their stability, potency, and effectiveness, as exposure to heat or fluctuating temperatures can degrade their active ingredients and reduce their benefits. This refrigerator is exclusively for chemotherapy products.
🤌🏻 The Chemotherapy Hood
The chemotherapy hood, AKA the biosafety cabinet, helps us safely prepare chemo by preventing exposure and protecting both the veterinary staff and the medication from contamination by harmful chemicals.
🤌🏻 The Chemotherapy Closed System
This is used to safely handle and administer injectable chemotherapy, prevent harmful exposure to our staff, and reduce the risk of spills or contamination.
🤌🏻 The Element i+™
This machine helps us perform fast and accurate in-house cancer screening testing and get the results of the Nu.Q.™ Vet Cancer Test within 6 minutes.
🤌🏻 The VETSCAN OptiCell™
This new In-house, cartridge-based AI-powered hematology analyzer machine provides reference lab-quality (CBC) Complete Blood Count results.
🤌🏻 The VETSCAN IMAGYST™
This machine helps us detect cancer-related changes by analyzing blood and cytology (cell samples), allowing for faster and more accurate diagnosis of tumors and related conditions in pets.
🤌🏻 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
PPE includes chemotherapy gowns, gloves, and goggles, which help protect staff from exposure to hazardous chemotherapy drugs.
Did you enjoy this walkthrough? Let me know if you want to learn more about the tools and machines we use in the oncology room.
It means the world to me that the surgeon in my practice and I collaborate on cases all the time. A perfect example is when he has a patient with a MCT and thinks STELFONTA® may be a better fit. 🙌🏻
With that said, the mast cell tumor treatment STELFONTA® isn't about replacing surgical treatments altogether but is an incredible alternative we have for those cases that need it or for owners who are looking for an alternative to surgery.
Ultimately, it's all about choosing the best treatment for our patients and collaborating across the board to find effective ways to treat patients and achieve the best outcomes. 💜
And this message doesn't just apply to oncology and surgery for all departments in vet med. When we work together, we practice better medicine.
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STELFONTA®
If a mast cell tumor is eligible for both STELFONTA® and surgical removal, it's OKAY to choose STELFONTA®. 💉
Keep watching to see why this dog's parents opted for STELFONTA® in this kind of scenario.
P.S. Mazie's case is one of the reasons I'm so grateful for STELFONTA®'s existence.
Do you have any questions about Mazie's case, or when you can and cannot treat with STELFONTA®?
Ask me below. ⬇️
Veterinary cancer specialist, vlogger, speaker, book author & focused on early detection & helping pets live longer & live well. 
