Veterinary Studies

Ear care is an important part of caring for your dog. Even if you take your dog to the groomer on a regular basis, ear cleaning is still the one grooming task you should know how to do. Knowing how to safely clean your dog’s ears is important, as is having a basic understanding […]

Great reference material for the veterinary professional to brush up on essential terminology used in daily practice. A handy printable bundle of Veterinary prefixes and suffixes and acronyms terminology guide for vet students, vet nurses/ vet professionals / 10 PDF printable 🔰 Prefixes and Suffixes Guide Includes: -A-Z List of essential veterinary prefixes and suffixes -Includes definition -Includes examples of words using the prefix or suffix 🔰 Acronyms Guide Includes: -A-Z List of…

Part 2 in our three-part series discussing the goals of anesthetic monitoring as well as associated procedures and equipment.

anatomy notes

Find out about 12 animal gestational periods of different animals on the infographic below. Did you know that the hamster has a 15-17 days gestation period? Or that the elephant carries a baby for approximately 2 years?

The choice of diagnostic technique will depend on the type of lesion that is presented. Where the lesion is superficial, such as an area of erythema, erosion, ulceration or primary lesions like papules or pustules, then acetate tape impression smears and direct and indirect smears are most useful. Where lesions are nodular then a fine needle aspirate is the diagnostic test of choice. Where the examination of otic cytology is needed samples of discharge can be taken from the ear using a swab.

Do you know where your cat’s liver is? How about their phalanges? They’re constantly in our lives and on our laps; yet under the skin and on the inside, they are a mystery!