AI Cancer Scanning for Dogs

Here at Barry's Vets in Dromore, we have invested in the HT Vista, an artificial intelligence cancer detection device. Sadly, half of dogs over 10 years develop cancer, and 1/3 of those cancers are skin-related.

It's important to check your dog regularly for any lumps and bumps, which can be tied in with grooming or play sessions. Download this handy form for monitoring lumps and changes in your dog.

Catching cancer early means a better prognosis! Which is why we want to introduce this new technology to our dog owners. The device is safe to use on the skin and is well tolerated by patients. No needles, instant results, great value for money and highly accurate.

The HT Vista is an AI skin cancer screening device for dogs, performed by vets and nurses. It is a 40-second scan, no needles and results take two minutes! The HT Vista uses heat diffusion imaging technology (HDI) to determine the cancer risk of a mass and if further investigation is required. The device heats the lump by 6'c/42'f and is left to cool. The device then monitors the thermal activity and special features of the tissue. The data is sent to the artificial intelligence for analysis, and results are returned in two minutes!

The device is able to do this as different types of skin react differently when heated! For example, healthy skin maintains temperature well and unhealthy does not! This is because healthy and unhealthy skin have different structures, metabolism, and blood supply!

Each mass will receive a cancer risk value and category, which is determined by its malignant probability. Using a screening algorithm of 90% sensitivity and 98% NPV. If the mass fits the requirements, it will also receive a diagnosis. We will discuss the results and potentially take a sample of high-scoring masses for lab analysis.

If you find a lump on your dog, book in with our team today, we can discuss your options, perform the 40-second scan and come up with a plan which works for you!