OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Veterinary Clinics of North America-Small Animal Practice is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Contributors	109
The True Benefits of Veterinary Practice Ownership	33
Contributors	30
Exciting Advancements and Compelling Future Directions in Companion Animal Cardiology	24
Contributors	23
Feline Aural Inflammatory Polyps	22
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Dogs and Cats	22
Pyometra in Small Animals 3.0	21
The Mentor-Mentee Relationship, Addressing Challenges in Veterinary Medicine Together	21
Symmetrical Dimethylarginine: Evaluating Chronic Kidney Disease in the Era of Multiple Kidney Biomarkers	18
The Future of Diabetes Therapies	18
Incorporating Genetic Testing into a Breeding Program	16
Focused Ultrasound of Superficial–Soft Tissue Swellings, Masses, and Fluid Collections in Dogs and Cats	14
Inflammation and Behavior Changes in Dogs and Cats	14
Hypersomatotropism and Other Causes of Insulin Resistance in Cats	13
Updates in Thoracoscopy	13
The Value of Qualitative Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	12
Contents	11
Common Orthopedic Traits and Screening for Breeding Programs	11
Intraoperative Ultrasound in Brain Surgery	11
Contents	11
Current Concepts in Urinary Surgery	10
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome	10
Crystalloids versus Colloids	10
Body Condition and Fertility in Dogs	10

Bridging Gaps in Veterinary Care	10
An Update on Male Canine Infertility	9
Skin Disease and Behavior Changes in the Cat	9
Glucocorticoids, Cyclosporine, Azathioprine, Chlorambucil, and Mycophenolate in Dogs and Cats	9
Complications in Intracranial Surgery of Companion Animals	9
Canine and Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus—an Update on Pathogenesis and Treatment	8
Early Puppy Behavior	8
The Economics of Small Animal Veterinary Practice	8
A Review of Canine Episclerokeratitis and Scleritis	8
Rehabilitation Therapy for the Degenerative Myelopathy Patient	8
Select Manual Assessment Techniques and Clinical Reasoning Skills Used in Canine Physical Rehabilitation Before Engaging in Manual Therapy Treatment	7
Contents	7
Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Veterinary Team	7
Veterinary Rehabilitation Updates: From Pain Management to Healing and Function	7
Digital Cytology	7
Copyright	7
Contributors	7
Lung Ultrasound for Pulmonary Contusions	6
Tick-Borne Diseases	6
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Brain Tumors	6
Lung Ultrasound Fundamentals, “Wet Versus Dry” Lung, Signs of Consolidation in Dogs and Cats	6
Preventing Cardiogenic Thromboembolism in Cats	6
Veterinary Practice Profitability	6
Challenges in Intercultural Communication	6
Babesia in North America	6
Traditional Marketing Is Not Dead in Veterinary Practice	6
Top Veterinary Practice Issues that Negatively Affect Culture, Retention, and Performance	6
Preventive Health Care for Working Dogs	6
Nasal Planum Dermatoses of the Dog	6
Allies, Advocates, and Accomplices in Veterinary Medicine	6
Changes	6
Anesthetic Considerations for Working Dogs	5
Hemotropic Mycoplasma	5
Laboratory Testing in Transfusion Medicine	5
Schistosomiasis in the United States	5
Copyright	5
Contributors	5
Talking About Dog and Cat Nutrition with Clients	5
Insights into Commercial Pet Foods	5
Copyright	5
The World of Working Dogs	5
Pyometra in Small Animals 2.0	5
Biopsy of Brain Lesions	5
Diversifying the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Pipeline	5
Small Animal Nutrition	5
Creating an Inclusive Experience for Veterinary Clients	4
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part II	4
Small Animal Endoscopy	4
Soft Tissue Surgery: Techniques and Topics for Every Practice and Experience Level	4
Toxicology Case Presentations	4

Separation-related Problems and Their Interaction with Physical Disease	4
Copyright	4
Optical Coherence Tomography	4
Current Rules and Regulations for Dogs Working in Assistance, Service, and Support Roles	4
Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis in Cats	4
Cushing’s Syndrome and Other Causes of Insulin Resistance in Dogs	4
Novel Treatments for Lymphoma	4
Feline Cholangitis	4
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pathologies	4
What Is Telemedicine, Telehealth, and Teletriage	4
The Clinical Approach to Canine Glaucoma	4
Clinical Guide to Obesity and Nonherbal Nutraceuticals in Canine Orthopedic Conditions	4
A Strategy for Effective Generational Communication in Veterinary Medicine	4
Soft Tissue Surgery	4
Glucose Counterregulation	4
Hunting Dogs	4
Advancing Treatments for Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	4
Canine and Feline Behavior	4
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Veterinary Education	4
Update on Endodontic, Restorative, and Prosthodontic Therapy	4
An Update on the Ocular Surface Bacterial Microbiota in Small Animals	3
Copyright	3
Contents	3
Contents	3
Military Working Dogs	3
Insulin Therapy in Small Animals, Part 1: General Principles	3
Cardiac Disease and Screening in Breeding Dogs	3
Copyright	3
Introduction and Summary of Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Tumors in Dogs and Cats	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
The Role of Personalized Medicine in Companion Animal Cardiology	3
Contents	3
Nutritional Management for Dogs and Cats with Gastrointestinal Diseases	3
Canine Semen Evaluation and Processing	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
Practice (In)Efficiency in Veterinary Medicine	3
Copyright	3
Forthcoming Issues	3
Anesthetic Considerations in Dogs and Cats with Diabetes Mellitus	2
Suicide Warning Signs and What to Do	2
The Relationship Between Periodontal Infection and Systemic and Distant Organ Disease in Dogs	2
Orthopedic Imaging	2
Valuing Diversity in the Team	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Updates in Wound Management and Dressings	2
Management of Dental and Oral Developmental Conditions in Dogs and Cats	2
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors	2
Feline Osteoarthritis Management	2
TFAST Accurate Diagnosis of Pleural and Pericardial Effusion, Caudal Vena Cava in Dogs and Cats	2
Pythiosis in Dogs	2
Small Animal Teleultrasound	2
Treating Stubborn Cardiac Arrhythmias—Looking Toward the Future	2
Focused Ultrasound of the Fetus, Female and Male Reproductive Tracts, Pregnancy, and Dystocia in Dogs and Cats	2
Contributors	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Leadership in Veterinary Practice	2
Small Animal Nutrition	2
Updated Information on Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus and Gastropexy in Dogs	2
Canine Comprehensive Mobility Assessment	2
Veterinary Psychopharmacology	2
A Primer for the Evaluation of Bone Marrow	2
Teletriage-How Remote Advice Provides Better Care	2
Canine Mobility Maintenance and Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle	2
Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy During Vomiting and Diarrhea	2
Fluid Therapy for the Emergent Small Animal Patient: Crystalloids, Colloids, and Albumin Products	2
Pros and Cons of Commercial Pet Foods (Including Grain/Grain Free) for Dogs and Cats	2
Herding Dogs	2
Glaucoma Associated with Anterior Segment Dysgenesis in Dogs and Cats	2
Near-infrared-guided Thoracoscopic Surgery and Future Near-infrared Targets	2
Preface	2
Forthcoming Issues	2
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine, Part I	2
Contents	2
Updates in Upper Respiratory Surgery	2
Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery	2
Building a Diverse Pipeline	2