Impact Factor
2.93
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.63
358 total citations
h5-index
28
h5 depth signal
Cited share
52.6%
121 of 230
Total citations
358
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.76
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.4%
12 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United Kingdom
606
United States
362
Italy
138
France
91
Japan
70
Citing Fields of Research
Veterinary Medicine
1,061
Musculoskeletal Disorders
103
Abdominal Surgery
102
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
84
Brain Imaging
79
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
9,309
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
230
121 cited publications
Last 12 months
178
14.8 publications/month
Open access share
43.3%
77 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United Kingdom
606 citing publications
Leading citing field
Veterinary Medicine
1,061 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v7n1, 1966-v23n2, 1982; v36n1, 1995-
v7n1, 1966-v23n2, 1982; v36n1, 1995-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Veterinary Medicine
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Broad Categories
Veterinary Medicine
MeSH Descriptors
Veterinary Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70212
Open DOI
Urinary liver‐type fatty acid‐binding protein in cats with lower urinary tract disease
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate urinary liver‐type fatty acid‐binding protein levels in both obstructive and non‐obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease. In addition, urinary liver‐type fatty acid‐binding protein...
02
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70215
Open DOI
Use of a cost‐effective specimen retrieval bag for canine laparoscopic ovariectomy: a clinical prospective study (2021‐2024)
Objectives: To assess the feasibility and safety of a cost‐effective non‐medical plastic bag used as a specimen retrieval bag during laparoscopic ovariectomy. Materials and Methods: Thirty‐one client‐owned dogs having laparoscopic ovarie...
03
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70214
Open DOI
Clinical features, management, short‐ and long‐term outcomes for cats and dogs diagnosed with pyothorax: 103 cases (2015‐2021)
Objectives: To describe canine and feline pyothorax cases, comparing bacteriology, aetiologies and short‐ and long‐term outcomes of medical versus surgical treatment. Materials and Methods: Clinical records of canine and feline pyothorax...
04
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70209
Open DOI
Usefulness of serum amyloid A to differentiate feline inflammatory lower respiratory tract diseases from cardiac or neoplastic disease: a retrospective study of 22 cats (2021‐2024)
Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of serum amyloid A concentration in differentiating inflammatory lower respiratory tract diseases from cardiac/neoplastic respiratory diseases in cats. Methods: A retrospective analysis of medical re...
05
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70210
Open DOI
Long‐term outcomes following modified Blalock–Taussig–Thomas shunt placement in 13 dogs with cyanotic congenital heart disease
Objectives: To describe long‐term outcome and owner‐perceived quality of life in dogs with cyanotic congenital cardiac disease undergoing modified Blalock–Taussig–Thomas shunt procedure. Materials and Methods: Medical records of dogs tha...
06
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70207
Open DOI
Short‐term changes in photographed dental calculus coverage and pooled supragingival microbiota after baked dental treats containing a pomegranate–propolis blend or sodium hexametaphosphate in dogs
Objectives: To compare short‐term changes in the photographed percentage of visible tooth surface covered by pre‐existing dental calculus among dogs receiving additive‐free baked treats, sodium hexametaphosphate‐containing treats or pome...
07
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70191
Open DOI
Issue Information
08
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70196
Open DOI
Veterinary point‐of‐care ultrasound probe orientation and location for detection of pleural effusion in canine cadavers: a pilot study
Objectives: To evaluate whether point‐of‐care ultrasound probe location (at or below the costochondral junction) and probe orientation (perpendicular or parallel to the ribs) affect operator ability to detect pleural effusion in a canine...
09
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70194
Open DOI
Radio‐ulnar ischaemic necrosis in 14 dogs
Objective: To characterise signalment, imaging features and any associated clinical findings of dogs with a radiographic diagnosis of radio‐ulnar ischaemic necrosis. Study design: Retrospective case series reviewing medical records (2010...
10
DOI 10.1111/jsap.70208
Open DOI
Cannabidiol in small animal practice: current evidence, clinical applications and practical recommendations for dogs and cats
Cannabidiol has gained increasing attention in small animal practice as a potential adjunctive therapy for a variety of conditions, including osteoarthritis, epilepsy and anxiety‐related disorders. This mini‐review summarises current cli...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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Also issued online.
Official journal of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.