Hematology: Babesia canis piroplasmosis
Olga, a 2-year-old English setter, presenting with fever, anemia, thrombocytopenia, jaundice, and monocytosis. A blood smear revealed refractile microorganisms arranged in rosettes…
The VETCYT resource guide
Guides, clinical cases and resources for curious veterinarians.
Sampling tips and tricks, commented clinical cases, atlas, reference links and scientific publications. All content is written or validated by Dr Eve Ramery.
Guides & tips
Getting a diagnostic-quality sample.
The number-one barrier to cytology is the fear of a non-diagnostic sample. A few simple gestures change everything: equipment, technique, smearing, drying.
Atlas
Illustrated cytology atlas.
Reference images in veterinary cytology and haematology, sorted by category.
Clinical cases
Real cases, commented step by step.
Cytology and haematology: diagnoses, approaches and resolutions of cases met in everyday practice.
Cytology: Idiopathic Polyadenomegaly in Young Cats
A 6-month-old cat with hyperthermia and polyadenomegaly suggestive of lymphoma… but cytology reveals a reactive lymph node. A condition that is rarely…
An Overview of FeLV
Four forms of infection, an outcome determined within the first 12 weeks, and test results that require careful interpretation: a positive FeLV…
Cytology: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A rare form of lymphoma that primarily affects older cats and the neck and chest lymph nodes. More favorable prognosis, characteristic Reed-Sternberg…
Hematology: Left Shift, Right Shift—What Are We Talking About?
Left turn, right turn, Arneth curve: these terms describe the degree of maturity of neutrophils. A practical guide to smear analysis.
Cytology Challenge #1: Abdominal effusion in a Maine Coon
Abdominal effusion in a 7-year-old Maine Coon, 25,000 cells/µl, 50 g/L protein. More than one condition to identify… can you spot them…
Useful links
The references we rely on.
eClinPath
A reference in clinical pathology across species (English).
UC Davis — Histiocytose canine
Dedicated page on canine histiocytosis by leaders in the field.
ESVCP
European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
ASVCP
American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
ACVP
American College of Veterinary Pathology.
EBVS
European Board of Veterinary Specialisation.
Publications
The research behind the teaching.
Dr Eve Ramery has authored around a hundred scientific publications in clinical pathology. The full, constantly updated list is available on Google Scholar.
The book
Your microscope's bedside book.
Dr Eve Ramery has written a quick, practical and ergonomic aide-memoire for veterinary cytology and haematology, designed to be consulted from a distance while keeping an eye on the microscope. It contains the essentials and reflects most situations encountered in everyday practice.
176 pages · 210 × 148 mm · €47 incl. tax
