The world wide web (www) on the internet is already a rich source of v
eterinary informations and offers several world wide discussion fora f
or problems of veterinary practice. With this article, we provide prac
tical tips for first-time users of the www and encourage exploration o
f this new information technology for continuing education. The Swiss
Drug Compendium Is now accessible on www and - in the near future - th
e exchange and interpretation of laboratory results and diagnostic ima
ges via internet seems feasible.