Cytology has many advantages over histopathology, however it also has its limitations. Adequate sample collection, preparation and handling is of upmost importance when it comes to cytological interpretation as it is the veterinarian’s/nurse’s responsibility to not only collect the specimen appropriately, but to also adequately prepare the specimens that are to be presented for cytological examination. Regardless of the experience of the nurse, clinician or veterinary pathologist examining the smears, poor sample collection and preparation will most likely result in interpretations such as; ‘Open’, ‘Equivocal’ or ‘Non Diagnostic’. Improving the quality of cytological submissions will maximise the likelihood of a meaningful cytological description and a more accurate cytological interpretation.

When you have an emergency case, rapidly obtaining quality radiographic images can be challenging. This webinar will provide a review of techniques to obtain radiographs in emergency cases and ways to optimise image quality in difficult scenarios. Common emergency imaging studies will be discussed, including positioning tips and tricks.

This webinar will review the components that make up the urinalysis procedure, and discuss what urinalysis abnormalities tell us about the health of the patient.