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Puppy Stairs introduces steps that enable pets to maintain their physical mobility despite temporary or permanent disability.

Pedigree Perfection introduces Weathermaster legwraps with all-weather fetlock protection against burrs, thorns, ice ball formation and more, the company says.

Staff meetings can be educational and fun if presented as a game show.

I construct an inexpensive wound suction drain by using a butterfly catheter and a Vacutainer tube (Becton, Dickinson, and Company).

In my busy practice, several boxes of heartworm tests are usually open at once.

When giving fractious or nervous cats subcutaneous fluids, my colleagues and I cover them with heavy towels to calm them down.

Davis introduces Davis Safe and Clean?, an all-purpose cleaner.

Washington — Veterinary and industry officials want the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify an agency leader's negative remark aimed at the use of quantitative risk assessment to ascertain antibiotic drug safety.

Vetgate USA introduces the company's Pet ID Card.

Jorgensen Laboratories Inc. introduces the Parson's Equine Leg Brace to help immobilize the fetlock and pastern joints of the equine front limb.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces TonoVet? tonometer.

A limb-sparing technique to treat osteosarcoma is just one of many contributions this oncologist, inspired by his patients, has given both veterinary and human medicine. "Cancer patients face their disease with dignity and grace and put their faith in our hands."

Leica Microsystems introduces the DM13000 B digital inverted research microscope and the DMI4000 B, which allows micromanipulation to advance live cell fluorescence imaging.

Andis introduces the D-4 Rechargeable Horse Trimmer that is quiet and heavy duty.

Hill's is changing the way it prepares Science Diet canned foods to dogs and cats.

Maitake Products Inc. introduces PETfraction?, an active beta-glucan product extracted from the maitake mushroom that is said to boost immune-system function.

Spot-Check introduces VetCompass.net, a rapid deployment of digital imaging systems for use in veterinary practices.

Miltex Inc. introduces Monsel's and Lugol's iodine solutions, ideal for colposcopy, LEEP/LLETZ, laser and cervical biopsy applications and are packaged in ready-to-use kits containing a dozen 8-ml bottles and swab applicators.

Camfil Farr introduces the Durafil? 2V, V-bank air filter that combines energy savings and economy with an all-plastic holding frame.

Agri-Pro Enterprises of Iowa introduces PupLight, a collar-attachable light that guides the way for owners and dogs.

IDEXX Laboratories introduces the Archos Digital Video Recorder, for easy capture and submission of ultrasound videos and still images to IDEXX Telemedicine specialists regardless of the ultrasound software package in use.

Intervet introduces Continuum DAP, the first and only canine vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a three-year duration of immunity against distemper, adeno virus and parvovirus.

Minneapolis — A study confirms the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the United States and offers future estimates on the depth of such deficiencies.

Hill's introduces Prescription Diet? j/d, a pet food clinically proven to reduce pain and improve mobility in dogs with osteoarthritis.

Westbrook, Maine — IDEXX Laboratories introduces an improved Cornerstone 6.2 practice management system.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. received approval from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for simultaneous use of the Enterisol? Ileitis FF, Enterisol? SC-54FF and Ingelvac? ERY-ALC.

Progeny Inc. introduces VetVision Mobile, a mobile dental system for veterinary practitioners.

DermaPet introduces KlearWax Otic, a foaming ear cleaner for companion animals.