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The article presents a guide to aspects of cardiovascular physical examination in dogs and cats. It mentions to note breathing pattern, any abnormal respiratory noises and the respiratory rate, to check the jugular vein distension and pulsation, and to palpate the abdomen and the precordium. Factors to consider during auscultations of the heart and lungs, and percussion of the thorax are also discussed.

The aticle discusses various reports published within the issue which includes preview of the 24th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress (IPVS) and the 8th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM), advances in veterinary cardiology and use of antibiotics in animals.

The article discusses the top advances in veterinary cardiology as presented by the author at the recent British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress held in Birmingham, England.

The article focuses on veterinarian Craig Devine from Borders Veterinary School in Great Britain who is the first to use the Vivid-q ultrasound scanner from BCF Technology and one of only a handful that holds a degree in Veterinary Cardiology.