Looking for a small animal resource? You may find the resources below helpful:
Cardiology
Atlas of Cardiac Radiology | The Vetmedin Atlas of Cardiac Radiology. An excellent concise guide to interpreting cardiac radiographs. Thanks to Vetmedin. Sign in to VetGrad for access. | |
Cardiac Silhouettes | Compare normal thoracic x-rays for common breeds (DVs and Laterals) to see what the cardiac silhouette should look like and the vast range of breed variations. Sign in to VetGrad for access. | |
Cardio Symposium 2011 | Download proceeding and videos of talks given at 2011 Cardio Symposium | |
Mitral Valve Disease | An interactive seminar on mitral valve disease in the dog. Thanks to Vetmedin. Sign in to VetGrad for access. | |
The RAAS System | A simple flow diagram explaining how the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System works. | |
Ultrasound Appearance | This excellent image library from BCF shows the normal appearance of various small animal organs and findings on ultrasound. Thanks to BCF. | |
Vertebral Heart Score | How to calculate a vertebral heart score a pictoral guide. Only available when signed in. |
Orthopaedics
Greyhound Fractures and Dislocations | "Fractures and Dislocations Associated with Racing Greyhound" J.F. Dee and L.G. Dee in "Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics", Newton C.D. and Nunamaker D.M. - thanks to IVIS. | |
Textbook of Small Animal Orthopaedics | "Text Book of Small Animal Orthopaedics" by C.D. Newton and D.M. Nunamaker - thanks to IVIS. | |
Radiographic Appearance | This excellent image library from BCF shows the normal radiographic appearance of various anatomical regions. Thanks to BCF. |
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Clinical Cases | This excellent interactive resource features clincal ophthalmology cases seen and described by Dr David Williams MA VetMB PhD CertVOphthal FRCVS | |
Dealing with corneal ulcers | Guide to corneal ulcers. Thanks to the Veterinary Medicine Clinic. |
Dermatology
Dermatology for the Small Animal Practitioner | FREE access to this excellent book thanks to IVIS | |
Flea Allergy Dermatitis | This logical flow diagram guides you through the steps to work up a puritic dog. Thanks to Elanco. | |
2 useful techniques to get the most from skin cytology in dogs and cats. | Help with skin cytology in the dog and cat. Thanks to vetruss. | |
Useful article on dealing with Canine and Feline Nail disorders. | How to diagnose and treat Feline and Canine Nail disorders, Thanks to IVIS and the NAVC. | |
Canine Bacterial Pyoderma | CPD on Canine bacterial pyoderma with treatment options and questions and answers at the end. | |
Diseases of the canine digit | Guide to diseases of the canine digit. Thanks to histovet | |
Canine Atopic Dermatitis | Summary of treatment options of Canine Atopic Dermatitis. Thanks to The Vet Times |
Radiography
Vertebral Heart Scoring | This excellent video by BCF Technology vet, Kimberly Palgrave, tells you How To perform a vertebral heart score. Thanks to BCF Technology. | |
Radiographic Appearance | This excellent image library from BCF shows the normal radiographic appearance of various anatomical regions. Thanks to BCF. |
General medicine (small animal)
A Concise Guide to Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Dogs and Cats | Full access to this book by G.R. Carter and Payne P.A via IVIS. | |
Analgesia in Dogs | "Options for Analgesia in Dogs" by L.A. Wetmore, taken from "Recent Advances in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Companion Animals", Gleed R.D. and Ludders J.W. - thanks to IVIS. | |
Arrhythmias | Summary of arrhythmia's. Thanks to practical clinical skills | |
BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice | BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice. BSAVA members, follow the link and LOGIN then select "Access the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice >>" for free access. Remember if you graduated this year you automatically qualify for FREE BSAVA membership until December. | |
Canine mast cell tumours | Useful article for decision making in canine mast cell tumours. Thanks to In Practice | |
Chocolate toxicity calculator | Just type in the weight of the animal and amount of chocolate eaten to work out if the dose is toxic. Thanks to Carlton Professional | |
Communicating with oncology clients | Advice on communication with clients in difficult situations. Thanks to Veterinary Clinics Small Animal Practice | |
Dental Conditions | A brief pictorial guide to common dental conditions and their indicated treatments. Thanks to Veterinary Dental, Oral & Maxillofacial Referrals | |
Diarrhoea in puppies | Guide to understanding and dealing with diarhoea in puppies, thanks to the VetTimes | |
Disease Information | Disease information covering information on the diseases, clinical signs, diagnosis and control - follow the link to select the required disease. | |
Dysuria and Pollakiuria in dogs and cats | Information on Dysuria and Pollakiuria in dogs and cats from pathophysiology right through to diagnosis and treatment. Thanks to VetNext.com | |
How to sex kittens! | Sexing kittens with photos, Thanks to International Cat Care | |
Immune mediated haemolytic anaemia | Summary article on IMHA. Thanks to DVM360 | |
IRIS Chronic Kidney Disease Staging | Information on chronic kidney disease. Thanks to IRIS | |
Management of diabetes mellitus in the dog and cat | Diagnosis through to treatment and client education for diabetes. | |
Management of diabetes mellitus in the dog and cat | Diagnosis through to treatment and client education for diabetes. | |
Management of potassium disorders | Article on dealing with potassium disorders, both in an emergency and longer term | |
Overcoming the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of immune mediated thrombocytopenia | Thanks to DVM 360 | |
Pet Passport Guidance Notes | The current guidance notes on completing the new type of pet passport that came into effect on 28th December 2014 | |
Poisonous Plants | A guide to poisonous plants, often giving a description, the mode of toxicity and the treatment. Taken from "A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America", Knight A.P. and Walter R.G - available thanks to IVIS | |
Polyuria and Polydipsia | Article which runs through the causes of PU/PD. Thanks to Clincians Brief | |
Radiographic Appearance | This excellent image library from BCF shows the normal radiographic appearance of various anatomical regions. Thanks to BCF. | |
Treatment of cardiomyopathies | Quick read on treatment of cardiomyopathies in cats. Thanks to the Vet Times | |
Ultrasound Appearance | This excellent image library from BCF shows the normal appearance of various small animal organs and findings on ultrasound. Thanks to BCF. | |
Urine Crystal Identification | A guide to identifying the different crystals found in urine sediment. Please follow the link and wait for the file to download. The guide may also be obtained from your Royal Canin Veterinary Business Manager. | |
Urological Disorders of the Dog and Cat | A concise and systematic guide to medical and surgical aspects of urological disorders in dogs and cats. | |
Vet Formulary | An extremely useful formulary of drugs and their recommended doses. Especially useful for exotic species. |
Surgery (small animal)
Analgesia in Dogs | "Options for Analgesia in Dogs" by L.A. Wetmore, taken from "Recent Advances in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Companion Animals", Gleed R.D. and Ludders J.W. - thanks to IVIS. | |
BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice | BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice. BSAVA members, follow the link and LOGIN then select "Access the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice >>" for free access. Remember if you graduated this year you automatically qualify for FREE BSAVA membership until December. | |
Urological Disorders of the Dog and Cat | A concise and systematic guide to medical and surgical aspects of urological disorders in dogs and cats. | |
Oh No, its a Big Fat Bitch Spay! | Practical tips and advice on safely performing neutering and C-Sections. Thanks to the RVC |
Clinical pathology
A Guide to Haematology in Dogs and Cats | "A Guide to Hematology in Dogs and Cats", Rebar A.H., MacWilliams P.S., Feldman B.F., Metzger F.L., Pollock R.V.H. and Roche J. - thanks to IVIS. | |
Interpretation of biochemistry. | Interpretating biochemistry. Thanks to Merck Veterinary Manual | |
Uesful guide to Urine Crystals | EClinPath Guide to urine crystals. Thanks to Cornell University. |
Societies and associations (small animal)
BSAVA | British Small Animal Veterinary Association - all recent graduates qualify for free membership until the December after graduation. Membership gives you access to loads of great resources through BSAVA.com | |
BVA AWF | BVA Animal Welfare. The resources section contains useful advice on handling a range of small furries as well as owner orientated leaflets on keeping fish, goats, ferrets and choosing puppies. | |
Vets4BVU | A developing union for vets, the British Veterinary Union (BVU). |
Useful small animal links
Behaviour Problems | "Recent Advances in Companion Animal Behaviour Problems" by Houpt K.A. - thanks to IVIS | |
Image Library | A very useful image library from VetECC, everything from burns, to foreign bodies to deformed puppies. | |
In Practice | FREE access to In Practice online for all BVA members - simply follow the link to sign in. | |
JSAP | FREE ACCESS to JSAP for all BSAVA members. Remember all recent graduate vets qualify for FREE BSAVA membership until December after graduation. Simply follow the link to sign in. | |
The Dechra Academy | Follow the link and sign in or register to gain access to Dechra's online resources. | |
VetECC | The online ECC network from VetsNow with news, events a forum and clinical resources | |
Veterinary Business Briefing | Access useful information and resources on a range of practice management issues. Plus VetGrad members can get full access, free for 3 months. | |
Veterinary Business Video Show | Short videos providing news and information on a range of veterinary business topics. | |
Veterinary Record | FREE access to Veterinary Record online for all BVA members, simply follow the link to sign in. | |
Vetstream Canis | Vet students can get 10 days free access to Vetstream Canis via Vetstart.org. | |
Vetstream Felis | Vet students can get 10 days free access to Vetstream Felis via Vetstart.org. |