Journal of Small Animal Practice

Aims & Scope

Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) is a monthly peer-reviewed publication integrating clinical research papers and case reports from international sources, covering all aspects of medicine and surgery relating to dogs, cats and other small animals.

These papers facilitate the dissemination and implementation of new ideas and techniques relating to clinical veterinary practice, with the ultimate aim of promoting best practice.

JSAP publishes high quality original articles, as well as other scientific and educational information.

New developments are placed in perspective, encompassing new concepts and peer commentary.

The target audience is veterinarians primarily engaged in the practise of small animal medicine and surgery.

In addition to original articles, JSAP will publish invited editorials (relating to a manuscript in the same issue or a topic of current interest), review articles, which provide in-depth discussion of important clinical issues, and other scientific and educational information from around the world.

The final decision on publication of a manuscript rests with the Editorial Board and ultimately with the Editor.

All papers, regardless of type, represent the opinion of the authors and not necessarily that of the Editor, the Association or the Publisher.

The Journal of Small Animal Practice is published on behalf of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and is also the official scientific journal of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7012

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	765

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.780

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	86

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Veterinary, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Canine neoplasia in the UK: estimates of incidence rates from a population of insured dogs

  Citation: 387

  Authors: J. M., S., H., K., J. L. N.

• Guidelines for Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Pain

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Karol, Peter W, Duncan, Andrea, Sheilah, Paulo VM, Bonnie, Kazuto

• BSAVA EDUCATION COMMITTEE COMMISSIONED ARTICLE

  Citation: 240

  Authors: T.

• An epidemiological study of environmental factors associated with canine obesity

  Citation: 224

  Authors: E. A., R. M., D. J., P. S.

• European consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs and cats

  Citation: 217

  Authors: S., T., K., M., B., J. E., J.

• WSAVA Guidelines for the vaccination of dogs and cats

  Citation: 216

  Authors: M. J., M. C., R. D., R. A.

• Methods and mortality results of a health survey of purebred dogs in the UK

  Citation: 208

  Authors: V. J., K. M., J., J. L. N.

• The prognosis following surgical removal of mastocytomas in dogs

  Citation: 205

  Authors: D. E.

• Prevalence of gastrointestinal tract lesions in 73 brachycephalic dogs with upper respiratory syndrome

  Citation: 199

  Authors: C. M., G. P., V. G., M. M., Y. A., B. M.

• Canine inflammatory bowel disease: retrospective analysis of diagnosis and outcome in 80 cases (1995–2002)

  Citation: 195

  Authors: M., J. W., A. E., M. L.

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