- 10 Research Areas
- 49 CELL TYPES
- 24h RESPONSE TIME
Veterinary Primary Cells Across 10 Research Areas
From dermatology to immunology; ethically sourced canine and feline primary cells critical to groundbreaking veterinary and comparative medicine research. 49 cell types with complete clinical data.
→ ABOUT OUR PORTFOLIO
Lab4Paws stands at the forefront of veterinary preclinical research, offering Europe’s most comprehensive portfolio of companion animal primary cells. Unlike human-focused CROs, we specialize exclusively in canine and feline cell types, ensuring species-specific expertise and reliability.
Every cell sample includes complete clinical metadata from our trusted network of European veterinary clinics — providing the traceability and ethical sourcing required for regulatory compliance. Our 24-hour response guarantee accelerates your research timeline from discovery to development.
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10 Specialized Research Areas

Dermatology / Wound Healing
Canine and feline primary cells for wound healing, fibrosis, ECM studies, barrier function, irritation testing, pigmentation, melanoma models, angiogenesis, inflammation, and veterinary regenerative medicine research.
- CELL TYPES
- Canine/Feline Dermal Fibroblasts
- Primary Keratinocytes
Melanocytes - Dermal Endothelial Cells
- Adipose-derived Stromal Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 5 primary cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
Source: Skin tissue (dermal) - Applications: Veterinary dermatology, wound healing, regenerative medicine

Gastroenterology
Comprehensive gastrointestinal primary cells for barrier integrity, drug absorption, mucus secretion, inflammation, host defense, antimicrobial peptides, stromal-epithelial interactions, disease modeling, toxicology, ADME studies, microbiome research, and GI side effects evaluation.
- CELL TYPES
- Intestinal Epithelial Cells
- Goblet Cells
- Paneth Cells
- Intestinal Fibroblasts
- Intestinal Organoids (3D)
- Colonocytes
- Gastric Epithelial Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 7 primary cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: GI tract tissue
- Applications: GI research, ADME studies

Ophthalmology
Ocular primary cells for irritation testing, toxicology, wound healing, corneal repair, fibrosis, transparency studies, corneal dystrophies, retinal degeneration, oxidative stress, neuroprotection, and retinal regeneration research.
- CELL TYPES
- Corneal Epithelial Cells
- Keratocytes (Stromal)
- Corneal Endothelial Cells
- Retinal Pigment Epithelial
- Müller Glial Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 5 primary cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: Ocular tissue
- Applications: Eye research, ophthalmology

Respiratory Research
Pulmonary primary cells for inhalation toxicology, infection studies, inflammation modeling, gas exchange research, toxicity assessment, surfactant production, fibrosis research, immune response evaluation, and pathogen interaction studies.
- CELL TYPES
- Bronchial Epithelial Cells
- Alveolar Type I Cells
- Alveolar Type II Cells
- Alveolar Macrophages
- Pulmonary Fibroblasts
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 5 primary cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: Lung tissue
- Applications: Respiratory research, toxicology

Hepatic / Metabolic Research
Renal primary cells for nephrotoxicity testing, filtration studies, inflammation research, barrier function evaluation, glomerular function assessment, disease modeling, and glomerulosclerosis research in companion animal kidney health.
- CELL TYPES
- Proximal Tubular Epithelial
- Glomerular Endothelial Cells
- Podocytes
- Mesangial Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 4 primary cell types
- Species: Primarily Dog
- Source: Kidney tissue
- Applications: Nephrotoxicity testing

Renal Research
Renal primary cells for nephrotoxicity testing, filtration studies, inflammation research, barrier function evaluation, glomerular function assessment, disease modeling, and glomerulosclerosis research in companion animal kidney health.
- CELL TYPES
- Proximal Tubular Epithelial
- Glomerular Endothelial Cells
- Podocytes
- Mesangial Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 4 primary cell types
- Species: Primarily Dog
- Source: Kidney tissue
- Applications: Nephrotoxicity testing

Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular primary cells for cardiotoxicity testing, contractility assays, fibrosis studies, tissue remodeling research, angiogenesis evaluation, thrombosis modeling, hypertension studies, and vascular tone assessment in cardiovascular disease research.
- CELL TYPES
- Cardiomyocytes
- Cardiac Fibroblasts
- Aortic Endothelial Cells
- Vascular Smooth Muscle
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 4 primary cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: Cardiac tissue
- Applications: Cardiotoxicity testing

Immunology / Hematology
Immunology primary cells for immunogenicity testing, vaccine development, cytokine release assays, inflammation studies, immune modulation research, infection modeling, antigen presentation, and immunotherapy development.
- CELL TYPES
- PBMCs
- Monocytes & Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes (T, B cells)
- Dendritic Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 7 cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: Blood, lymph tissue
- Applications: Immunology

Musculoskeletal / Orthopedics
Orthopedic & Regenerative primary cells for regenerative medicine studies, inflammation research, bone formation evaluation, implant testing, bone resorption studies, cancer metastasis modeling, osteoarthritis research, and joint repair studies.
- CELL TYPES
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Osteoblasts
- Osteoclasts
- Chondrocytes
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 4 cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: Bone, cartilage
- Applications: Orthopedics

Reproductive Health / Endocrine
Reproductive & Endocrine primary cells for endocrine research, fertility studies, spermatogenesis evaluation, toxicology testing, hormone signaling research, cancer modeling, hormonal response assessment, and reproductive toxicity testing.
- CELL TYPES
- Granulosa Cells
- Oviduct Epithelial Cells
- Uterine Fibroblasts
- Leydig Cells
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Products: 4 cell types
- Species: Dog, Cat
- Source: Reproductive organs
- Applications: Endocrine research
→ OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Why Choose Lab4Paws Veterinary Biobank?
Exclusive Veterinary Biobank Managed By A CRO
Controlled clinical access with scientific precision; the only CRO-led veterinary biobank in Europe.
Complete Clinical Metadata
Every sample includes full patient history, treatment data, and diagnostic context for regulatory compliance.
24-Hour Response Guarantee
Fast turnaround on inquiries and quotes, keeping your research timeline on track.
European Veterinary Network
Reliable supply from trusted European clinics ensuring consistent availability and quality.
→ SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS
Your Research Journey, Simplified
From your first enquiry to receiving high-quality biological specimens or customised cell models, our process is simple, transparent, and designed for speed and scientific integrity.
Book & Submit Your Request
Browse our catalogue or contact us directly with your research needs. Our team helps identify the most relevant samples or services for your study.
We Source & Process — Prepare And Validate
Our team sources the needed material and our in-house lab isolates, processes, and characterises validates the requested specimens materials. All specimens include full clinical metadata and quality documentation.
Delivery & Ongoing Support
Receive your samples ready for immediate use. We provide continuous support for data interpretation and follow-up studies.
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Can't Find What You Need?
We specialize in custom sourcing and dedicated campaigns. Our team can help you find the specific cell types your research requires, with the same ethical standards and clinical data quality you expect from Lab4Paws.