Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice

Aims & Scope

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice offers you the most current information on the treatment of small animals such as cats and dogs, updates you on the latest advances, and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options.

Published bi-monthly—in January, March, May, July, September, November—each issue focuses on a single topic in small animal practice, including endocrinology, fluids and electrolytes, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, oncology, urology, respiratory issues , surgical information, small animal behavior, laboratory medicine, imaging methods, and nutrition.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.798

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	91

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6804

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	652

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Repair of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in the Canine

  Citation: 490

  Authors: Barclay, Theresa Devine

• Osteoarthritis

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Spencer A.

• Canine mammary gland tumors

  Citation: 244

  Authors: Karin

• Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Brigitte A.

• The Human–Companion Animal Bond: How Humans Benefit

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Erika, Heesook

• Heartworm Biology, Treatment, and Control

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Dwight D., Clarke E.

• Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Joseph W.

• Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Gary M., Jeff, Joseph A.

• Canine babesiosis

  Citation: 187

  Authors: A.Lindsay, Douglass K.

• Current research in canine and feline pheromones

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Patrick, Emmanuel

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