Exam time alert - It’s that time of the year again when the coffee machine rhymes and churns out its music exclusively for students! Exam time is stressful, and let’s take a quick check Global Pandemic ✅ Exam Stress and Anxiety ✅ Lack of sleep ✅ More Caffeine ✅ To reduce the checks on the above list, and to help you feel a little more relaxed, here’s some exam tips from us to you. First off, roll up your socks and stay organized. Yes, there is a lot to get...
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Following LlamaZOO's massive update to EasyAnatomy in the fall, the latest update in February 2021 reintroduces a much loved feature, and fixes a number of issues. EasyAnatomy features a medically accurate 3D canine model that students, professors, and professionals can use for learning or reference on smartphones, tablets, and portable and desktop computers. Since 2016, EasyAnatomy has empowered students to study and learn canine anatomy from the comfort of their own homes, making it the perfect companion to COVID-19’s “new normal”. Even with access to classes and dissection labs being...
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Leading spatial business intelligence and 3D data visualization company LlamaZOO Interactive Inc. has announced the launch of EasyAnatomy 2020. EasyAnatomy features a medically accurate 3D canine model that students, professors, and professionals can use for learning or reference on smartphones, tablets, and portable and desktop computers. Since 2016, EasyAnatomy has empowered students to study and learn canine anatomy from the comfort of their own homes, making it the perfect companion to COVID-19’s “new normal”. Even with access to classes and dissection labs being limited, veterinary students can still get hands-on...
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Below is an overview of some of the structures that make up the male urogenital system in dogs. Anatomy of the Canine Male Urogenital System (An Overview) Kidney NAV Term: Ren What is this? Each kidney is located dorsally in the abdominal cavity (in contact with the lumbar hypaxial muscles), and is retroperitoneal in position. The right kidney is slightly more cranial (at the level of lumbar vertebrae 1-3) than the left kidney (at the level of lumbar vertebrae 2-4). The right kidney lies lateral to the caudal venal cava....
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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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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…