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Histopathology

Supporting Vets with Post Mortem Histopathology

At VPG, we understand that post mortem submissions can be an essential part of veterinary diagnostics, helping to provide answers in difficult cases and contributing to wider clinical understanding. Our Histopathology team is here to support you with a straightforward submission process and accurate interpretation of findings. When to Submit Tissues or Cadavers In some…
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Caroline Fairbanks

Lab Director VPG Ireland (interim) and Histology

Webinar

Webinar: Could microRNAs transform the future of cardiac diagnosis?

VPG, in partnership with MI:RNA, is evaluating a cutting-edge microRNA-based diagnostic for veterinary cardiology. In this session, you’ll hear from leading experts on how microRNAs could complement existing diagnostics such as NT-proBNP and Troponin I, and what this might mean for decision-making in practice. What You’ll Learn  Discover why microRNAs react early in cardiac disease…
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VPG

Case Studies  Histopathology

CASE STUDY: Pneumocystosis in a Dog

Clinical history: A 7-year-old, male neutered, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented with a four-week history of progressively worsening tachypnoea, developing into dyspnoea. CT imaging under sedation revealed generalised ground glass appearance throughout the lung fields, deemed to be consistent with non-cardiogenic oedema. The dog was treated with trimethoprim-potentiated sulfonamides and oxygen supplementation, but deteriorated and…
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Alexander Civello

Board Certified Anatomic Pathologist

Pathology

Smart Diagnostics Part 2: AI to Improve Prognostic Accuracy in Ki67 staining of Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumours

Cutaneous mast cell tumours (MCTs) are amongst the most common malignant skin tumours in dogs. Their biological behaviour can be variable and as a consequence the prognosis can be unpredictable. Whilst well-established grading systems have been developed and are routinely used to assess these tumours, namely the ‘two-tier’ (Kiupel et al 20I0) and older ‘three-tier’…
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David Walker

Board Certified Anatomic Pathologist

Diagnostics

How Targeted Microbiome Support Is Transforming Dog Health

Introduction  Retesting is a vital part of how long-term gut health is supported through the BIOME9 supplement plan. Just like in human medicine, adjusting and optimising based on results is key to sustainable change. With over 100 individual retests now completed, BIOME9 has gathered robust evidence showing how precision microbiome support, guided by data and…
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Fiona Gosling

CEO Boarded Clinical Pathologist (Maternity Leave)

Cytology

How to Get the Most From Your Cytology Samples

Here at the VPG, we encounter dozens of new, interesting and occasionally confusing cytological cases from your patients every day – our interpretations are greatly improved when we work as a team with our clinicians to get the best out of our samples. With that in mind, here is some advice on some things to…
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Nick Marsh

Board Certified Clinical Pathologist

Pathology

Smart Diagnostics Part 1: The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Histopathology

Traditionally, histopathology involves the manual microscopic analysis of tissue mounted on glass slides. Now, the once ubiquitous laboratory microscope is being rapidly replaced by advanced scanning apparatus, which digitises slides for display on PC monitors. However, tissue analysis remains a highly skilled and time-consuming process, requiring years of veterinary and specialist training to achieve proficiency….
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David Walker

Board Certified Anatomic Pathologist

Diagnostics

Speed, Accuracy, and Better Patient Care: Why Turn-Around Times Matter

In veterinary practice, time matters. Lives can change from a single diagnosis so whether the results are good or bad, rapid exchange of information is vital to maximising patient welfare and pet owner experience. That’s why at VPG, we believe turn-around time (TAT) is more than a metric. It’s a clinical asset. Veterinary professionals across…
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Laura Jackson

Marketing Manager

Case Studies  Histopathology

Case Study: Feline Herpes Virus-Induced Dermatitis: Clinical and Histological Insights

A biopsy from an external nose lesion on a 13-year-old domestic longhair male neutered cat was submitted to our laboratory. Histopathology identified a severe ulcerative necrotising dermatitis with numerous intranuclear inclusion bodies. These histological changes, in combination with the anatomical location are consistent with a herpesvirus infection. Feline herpes virus ulcerative dermatitis is a rare…
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Erika Abbondati

Board Certified Anatomic Pathologist

Case Studies  Histopathology

Case Study: Feline Ventral Abdominal Wall Angiosarcoma

Clinical history Simba, 9 year old male intact domestic shorthair cat, presented with firm rapidly growing large subcutaneous ulcerated mass on the inguinal area.  The ventral abdominal haired skin containing a portion of the inguinal mass and the inguinal lymph node are submitted for histopathology. Histology The dermis and the subcutis are markedly expanded by…
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Taiana Costa Kirkham

Board-certified Anatomic Pathologist