We can all agree dog breath leaves little to be desired, but it does keep our furry friends alive - so I guess we can live with it. The canine respiratory system, like ours, is responsible for taking in oxygen and subsequently releasing wastes like carbon dioxide. Unlike us however, dogs do not sweat through the skin, which means the respiratory system also plays a crucial role in temperature regulation. The lungs are also highly susceptible to airborne viruses and irritants, which is why it's so important to understand how your...
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If you’re an aspiring veterinarian, odds are you are going to see more than your fair share of injured knees over the coming years. Luxating patella, cruciate ligament rupture and torn meniscus are things you may see on a daily basis, so it’s critical that you develop a solid understanding of the anatomy of the canine knee from an early stage in your veterinary career. Without fail, anytime we demonstrate EasyAnatomy to a practicing veterinarian one of the first things they ask to see is the knee. Most vets tell us…
As a veterinary student, time is always limited. That's why maximizing your efforts by choosing the right study tool can help make all the difference in your level of understanding, and grades. Textbooks, synthetic cadavers, anatomy coloring books, 3D anatomy software… the list of options goes on, and with what little time you have it's important to compare your options. Deciding Which Canine Anatomy Study Tool Is Best For You? Here Are 5 Questions To Consider First Is it interactive? Interactivity helps boost engagement, and when you're engaged you retain more information....
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So you want to go to veterinary school? Not sure where to start? Here’s some tips to help you prepare: Make Sure You Have The Prerequisites Check the program details for the schools you are interested in applying to, and make sure to take any pre-vet courses they require. In high school, focus on taking courses in biology, chemistry and physics. After high school, some pre-vet courses may be required such as additional biology, chemistry and physics, as well as mathematics, genetics, and more. Spare yourself the hassle of having to...
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Prepare to be amazed by the anatomical wonders of the canine body! We are excited to announce that JetsonVR is now available to everyone on Windows Mixed Reality. Our team took on the challenge of taking our medically-accurate 3D models of canine anatomy from EasyAnatomy, and leveraging them to develop the world's first Virtual Reality canine dissection experience. For those interested in learning/exploring canine anatomy like never before - you can grab every single piece of anatomy, and read up on anatomist-written information including name, function, importance, etc. Now veterinary schools and students can use...
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It’s no secret that dogs love food. This love of food often leads them to eat pretty well whatever they can get their paws on, meaning stomach problems and swallowed objects are things you will commonly encounter as a veterinarian. To make sure you’re prepared when the inevitable post-snack issues arrive, a solid understanding of the anatomy of the canine digestive system is essential. This post highlights the anatomy of the canine digestive system, and includes information such as why the structures are present, plus their importance. The Anatomy of the Canine…
Anatomy is one of the most difficult subjects you learn in vet school. Memorizing all the anatomical structures and their functions is tough enough as it is, but you have a number of other classes to study for as well! Talk about time management. To help you be successful in your classes, we’ve come up with 13 tips for studying anatomy more effectively: 1. Schedule it in This is key for making your life easier right before exams. We all know how stressful it is trying to cram in all the…
Whether you are considering vet school as a possibility for the future, beginning your degree now, or already well on your way to becoming a veterinarian; veterinary student debt going to be on your mind. Depending on where you live, the costs to complete veterinary school can easily run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s a big, daunting price tag on pursuing one’s dream career, and for many it means the end to that dream. But how much of a barrier does the cost of vet school really present? The Definitive…
9 of the Most Famous Female Veterinarians of All Time Did you know that in North America, 80% of the veterinary student population is now female?! Here are 9 female veterinarians who have become quite notable – for cool, amazing, and even infamous reasons. 1. Suzanne Morrow (Francis) Suzanne Morrow (nee Francis), was not only a renowned figure skater but also a veterinarian and All-Breed dog show judge. The late vet was part of the first Canadian figure skating pair to win both Olympic and World medals. She was also the first skater…
You asked, we’ve answered. New 3D llama anatomy study app now in private beta! EasyAnatomy users have been asking us to add additional species ever since we first introduced our interactive 3D canine. We always replied that “we’ll choose the next species based on demand”, but the problem was that everybody seemed to want something different. Some students said “Do feline next!”, others told us “Give me equine now!”, and there were even a few outliers who requested that we “Build a bovine, please”. We were confused, and felt pretty lost, so…