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My father watched me present a credit card to the service station attendant. The Christmas visit to my parents' home in Arizona was over, and I was filling my camper with fuel for the drive back to California. This was in 1972 B.C. (Before Crisis).

Whitehall, Pa. — Organized labor infiltrated private practice for the first time at a Pennsylvania emergency veterinary hospital.

Philadelphia—The political fight over the use of human embryonic stem cells rages in this country. So much so, that the political and ethical debate about government-funded embryonic stem cell research often overshadows its much more moderate cousin, adult stem cell research, without the political baggage.

S&M NuTec introduces Pill Pockets?, a product that conceals medication, making administration easier.

Fort Collins, Colo. — Just one percent of producers at dairy operations are unaware of Johne's disease, down 10 percent in 1996. Yet those same producers are lax when it comes to biosecurity.

Vitality Systems introduces antibacterial hand soap available exclusively to veterinarians.

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Westcoast Animal Rehabilitation Equipment introduces a hot spa designed for canines that have been injured or recently underwent surgery.

Hill's introduces a canned-food formulation for Prescription z/d.

When it comes to unionizing, hosting an open dialogue between owners and staff works to fend off most organizing situations.

Serologic evaluation for FeLV antigen and FIV antibody should be performed.

Secure Connections and the American Humane Association joined to increase public awareness of the need to place identification on pets.

The basis for any accurate diagnosis is a thorough knowledge of the discipline of dental disease. The more one knows how to recognize the pathology and the prognosis for the condition, the more accurate the eventual diagnosis and treatment plan will be.

Pets mean different things to different people. Listening to what the owner needs and wants makes lasting relationships.

Waiting until the dog is settled and quiet is perhaps the most practical way to achieve quiet.

PetLabs 360 expanded its line with the introduction of Arthogen for horses.

There is an uptick in the number of people taking advantage of surgical visits.

Other prizes will be awarded for dumbest question of the year and the coveted lifetime of stupidity award.

Renowned for his important contributions to our understanding of renal and urinary tract disorders in veterinary medicine, Dr. Osborne is also revered as an inspiring teacher-whether through the classes he teaches at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine or through his lectures and journal articles worldwide.

Nellcor introduces the NPB-40, an all-digital handheld pulse oximeter.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces new Food and Drug Administration approved MRSA Latex Kit for PBP2.

Washington — As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) faces a regulatory petition to ban antibiotics in animal feed, veterinary leaders watch as Congress considers roughly identical measures.

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An expert overview of the latest options for diagnosing, treating, and preventing Leptospirosis.

Nestle Purina introduces Pro Plan's line of cat food that contains protein levels at 40 percent or higher, the highest level of protein available in any dry cat food brand, the company says.

We use hot-water bottles to provide comfort to our patients while they are in the hospital.

When inventorying large quantities of medication, we use the cell counter to keep track of the number of pills we've counted.

Most therapeutic shampoos don't spread well.