Ht Vista NYC | Pure Paws Veterinary Care Hell's Kitchen

What is It?

At Pure Paws Veterinary Care, we’re thrilled to introduce HT Vista - an advanced AI-powered skin cancer screening device for dogs! With nearly half of dogs over 10 developing cancer, and a third of those cases affecting the skin, early detection is crucial. We’re proud to offer this innovative technology to help pet owners catch issues sooner for better outcomes.

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HT Vista: Fast and Reliable Skin Mass Detection for Your Dog

The HT Vista is a safe, non-invasive, and highly accurate skin cancer screening device for dogs - requiring no needles and delivering instant results. This AI-powered technology allows veterinarians, technicians, and nurses to perform a quick 40-second scan, with results available in just two minutes, making it an affordable and efficient option for pet owners.

Using heat diffusion imaging (HDI), HT Vista assesses whether a skin mass is benign or needs further evaluation. The lump is gently heated by 6°C (42°F) and then cooled while the device analyzes the thermal response and tissue characteristics. The AI processes this data to determine how different skin types retain heat—since healthy and unhealthy tissues respond differently due to variations in structure, metabolism, and blood supply.

Each scanned mass receives an HDI score from 1 to 10, along with a percentage indicating the likelihood that it's benign. For example, a score of 10 suggests a 99% chance the mass is benign, while a score of 4 indicates an 89% chance. Based on the results, we can determine if further steps, like lab testing, are necessary for lower-score masses.

If you’ve noticed a lump on your dog, schedule an appointment today! We’ll perform a quick scan, discuss the results, and create a personalized care plan for your pet.

FAQs

Please contact us to schedule a skin cancer screening appointment. During your technician consultation, a full body physical exam will be conducted to discuss any concerns you may have about lumps. Your pet will then undergo scans, which may require clipping fur for proper scanning. If necessary, we can discuss further procedures such as fine needle aspirate, wedge biopsy, or removal under general anaesthetic for laboratory histology. Let us know if you have any concerns about the fur clipping process.

The mass is not necessarily malignant. The device could not confirm with over 90% confidence that the mass is benign. There were some suspicious thermal features present, so further investigation is strongly recommended. By not sampling the mass, there is a risk of missing a malignant mass. Detecting malignant masses early leads to better prognosis and treatment options. While the result may still come back as benign, it is better to err on the side of caution.