Wamego, Kan. - About 2,400 veterinarians holding a Kansas license recently received a letter from the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE) stating legal action will be taken against them if caught reselling ethical products in a manner that violates manufacturer directions.
Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Humane Society's (OHS) planned $6.4-million Animal Medical and Learning Center, slated to open in 2007, will be the first of its kind.
Companion Animal Hyperbarics introduces a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for animals.
IDEXX announces the IDEXX/EBI? Salmonella polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for horses.
Impromed introduces the Treatment Area Electronic Whiteboard, to be used in conjunction with Impromed's Infinity's treatment plans module.
This review provides general guidelines for the diagnostic approach to an asymptomatic dog with elevated liver enzyme activities so that needless tests are not performed and clinically important liver disease is not missed.
A significant number of bacteria associated with pyuria indicates the inflammatory lesion is active.
Feline inflammatory hepatobiliary disease is the second most common cause of liver disease in cats, with hepatic lipidosis being the most common.
LogicRad Inc. announces the acquisition of Mast Technology's Radiograph Digital Converter (RDC).
Pens were disappearing from our front desk at an alarming rate, so my receptionist attached bright silk flowers to the end of all the pens with florist tape.
Iams? introduces Tartar Treats? for dogs.
Ames, Iowa - Despite a close vote by Iowa faculty members, Iowa State University (ISU) is proceeding with a University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) deal that will allow Nebraska residents to enroll at ISU at in-state rates.
Hepatobiliary disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in small-animal practice. Several factors, however, complicate the clinical detection of liver disease.
MSR Inc. introduces QuietKennel?, noise abatement panels for animal-care facilities.
It happened in a little-known place called the Elwood Ivins Steel Tube Mill in Horsham, Pa. The year was 1968.
Pet Innovations introduces Cat Genie, a self-flushing, self-washing cat litter box.
Please review inappropriate urination/cystitis in cats.
Marketing tip for May
Neko Feeder introduces a cat feeder that allows a cat of normal weight full access to food.
Litter Maid introduces a self-cleaning litter box with sensor-activated ionic air cleaner that detects when a cat has left the litter box.
NuTopicals, L.L.C. introduces its new Heal-A-Pet? product line.
Sacramento, Calif. - Corporate veterinary medicine has walked away from a legislative bid to ease California's license requirements - for now.
On March 1, 2006, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the second iteration of the Canine Vaccine Guidelines, which includes a number of important updates and additions to the initial version published just three years ago.
Mandatory abuse reporting could sever clients and also the ability to continue contact with the owner.
Elsevier announces Equine Neonatal Medicine, a 300-page hardcover written by Dr. Mary Rose Paradis, associate professor at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
When my husband and I practiced large-animal medicine, odors from patients sometimes lingered in our ambulatory truck.
When performing feline castrations, I use a neuter shield to help prevent stray hair from getting attached to the cord.
While flying, jot down several of your useful ideas.
Red rubber urethral catheters can be difficult to place in female dogs since the catheters are not as rigid as polypropylene catheters.
As a newly graduated veterinarian, you have amassed scientific and technical knowledge to diagnose and treat your patients in an exemplary manner. However, it will be fruitless if you are unable to communicate with others involved in your efforts. That means trying to find a common language, common experiences and common attitudes. The goal of effective communication is to truly connect with others, finding shared ground for discussion, problem-solving creativity and the transfer of information.
