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We use a toothbrush cover to keep our Doppler probe from getting damaged.

We keep the tip of the surgical tissue glue from getting clogged by placing a 20- or 22-ga needle on the tip.

At our busy feline-only practice, subcutaneous fluids need to be administered often.

We place animals recovering from surgery in a rectangular playpen in the treatment room.

A veterinarian recently asked me, "What do we need to pay our veterinary technicians to keep them with us? And what do we need to offer to get more educated technicians in the field?"

Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cut mad cow testing in the country by 90 percent, starting last month.

Pompano Beach, Fla. - PetMed Express has settled with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for $50,000 plus $9,000 in legal expenses and three years probation.

ImproMed unveiled a more user-friendly Web site redesigned with ImproMed's clients, and potential clients, in mind, the company says.

Andis introduces Power Groom with a cord pack that can be removed and switched with the AGR+ battery pack, which is sold separately.

Virtually all dogs become infected when exposed to canine influenza virus. Eighty percent of dogs show clinical signs of infection while 20 percent do not because they are subclinically infected, says Dr. Cynda Crawford, canine Influenza expert with the University of Florida. The best estimates of the mortality rate from canine influenza, is less than 10 percent. In a population of non-Greyhound dogs in Florida with a confirmed infection, it was 7 percent.

Millsboro Del. - Owners knowledge of diabetes in humans might not carry over to their pets, according to a recent Intervet study.

Boise, Idaho - In a letter written to DVM Newsmagazine, the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine voiced concern in regard to statements made in the July article, "Veterinarian challenges board decision and wins".

BCP Veterinary Pharmacy introduces BCP PZI, bovine protamine-zinc insulin.

National Report - $1,451: It's the price most clients will stop treatment of a sick or injured animal, veterinarians report.

EPS announces the addition of new styles and sizes to its line of tamper-evident safety seals.

Merrimack, N.H. - Most DVMs would agree that fecal examination is an important part of any dog or cat wellness program.

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Even in this age of evidence-based medicine, case reports still have great value, says this professor, researcher, and veterinary endocrinologist. "It is the well-worked-up case report that may provide completely new ideas."

Maxisonic Jet II is a combination Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler and bicarbonate polisher.

Infinium Medical Inc. introduces the Veterinary Pulse Oximeter.

Novartis introduces a Web site designed to help owners identify and seek treatment for skin problems in their dogs.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal Bond."

Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness Institute introduces Femwrap, for female urinary incontinence and for females in heat.

I recently read an article touting the 10 safest cities in the United States. I could hardly believe my eyes. My town was not even mentioned.

Technik Technology introduces Hydro Physio hydrotherapy systems for water-based, low-impact physiotherapy.

Severe cases generally require both medical and surgical management.

Columbia, Mo. - Dr. Joe Kornegay announced his resignation as dean of the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine to accept a position at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC), effective Oct. 16.

EPS, Inc. introduces Chemo-Safety Bags.