Download your free copy of our dermal cancer screening intake form for pet owners. Provide this form to clients during every wellness visit to identify potential cancer concerns, and help them take a proactive approach to cancer screening.    

Early detection is vital for the best outcomes in pets. Yet, more than half of dermal and subcutaneous masses in dogs go undiagnosed (1) mainly due to the cost and invasiveness of traditional tests. HT Vista, a non-invasive cancer screening tool, allows for the timely screening of dermal and subcutaneous masses, promoting early diagnosis and helping veterinarians make faster, informed decisions for early intervention. As pet parents seek less invasive options, HT Vista offers an effective, non-invasive and affordable solution. How Does HT Vista Work? HT Vista’s technology is based on heat diffusion imaging. The tool heats the tissue by 42°F and detects how heat is distributed and diffused over 40 seconds. Abnormal growths often have distinct heat diffusion patterns compared to benign ones, allowing HT Vista to flag masses that may require further investigation. What Is a Screening Tool? In veterinary medicine, screening tools identify disease states before the patient demonstrates overt clinical signs. These tools are invaluable when screening for cancer, as early detection gives patients the best chance of effective therapy options and more time with their humans. HT Vista fits squarely within this category. Its ability to screen masses in their early stages allows veterinarians to intervene at the most opportune moments. As a screening tool, HT Vista is a front-line tool designed not necessarily to replace aspiration or biopsy, but to complement them. How Is HT Vista Used In Practice? The process is simple: HT Vista is placed over and heats the mass, and its thermal diffusion patterns are analyzed. A Heat Diffusion Score between 1 and 10 is delivered in real-time and visualized in an intuitive, easy-to-understand interface. Each Heat Diffusion Score represents the probability of the mass showing benign features.  An HT Vista score between 5 and 10 has an average negative predictive value (NPV) of 98%, suggesting with confidence that the mass is likely benign. A score between 1 and 4 indicates a higher risk of cancer and that further diagnostics may be necessary. Meanwhile, suppose a pet parent chooses to remove the mass regardless of the score or finds additional diagnostics too expensive. In that case, the veterinarian can explain that a high score allows for a more straightforward, less extensive procedure. In contrast, scores from 1 to 4 require tissue removal with wider and deeper margins. Dermal and subcutaneous growths can originate from various tumor types (7), but HT Vista’s algorithms have been trained and are, therefore, particularly accurate when focusing on the most common. These tumor types and respective accuracies include:

HT Vista by HT VET is an innovative screening tool designed to help veterinary teams differentiate between benign tumors and those requiring further investigation by analyzing their heat diffusion properties. The tool can assess both dermal and subcutaneous masses by gently heating the tumor and monitoring its heat diffusion with thermal and optical sensors. This process captures critical data that can aid in making informed diagnostic decisions.

As a veterinarian practice owner, understanding the complexities of diagnosing dermal and subcutaneous tumors in dogs is essential for providing top-tier care. These types of tumors account for a significant portion of canine cancers, making up about one-third of all cases. Effective diagnosis and management of these tumors are crucial for improving outcomes and ensuring the well-being of your patients.

HT Vista has partnered with Victor Medical Company to expand the uptake of their innovative canine lump and bump screening device across the west of the USA. This partnership shows a continued dedication from HT Vista to bring non-invasive, quick and effective screening of dermal and subcutaneous masses into the hands of clinicians. 

  Our Response to an Analysis That Missed the Mark In his recent article, after receiving increasing inquiries from fellow veterinarians, pathologist Dr. Eric Fish posed the question, "Can a Heat Scan Rule Out Cancer?" We're honored to have caught the attention of so many veterinarians, but we respectfully disagree with Dr. Fish's analysis.

New Jersey, USA, – HT Vet, a start up company providing innovative solutions to the veterinary industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Asher Fink as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. 

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