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Spectrum introduces HighGold? Scissors, distinguished by 18-carat gold rings and shanks; these specially designed scissors are handcrafted using German stainless steel.

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

Spectrum introduces Beasley Babcock forceps, as part of a new line of atraumatic tissue forceps for small animal surgery.

AlerChek Inc. introduces the canine/feline allergy reference laboratory.

Shank's Veterinary Equipment introduces a custom MRI table.

Nutramax introduces Marin for liver support.

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

Dear Doctor -- April/May 2005

Assessment of the distribution of radiolabelled non-ionic multilamellar surfactant microvesicles following topical application to canine skin biopsies: a preliminary study

Place pill vial labels on pet carriers left at the hospital to keep track of who owns which one.

Most patients are happy to follow me from the exam room to the back treatment area.

When bathing my 90-lb dog, I start at its hind end.

When instructing clients to clean their pets' ears for otitis, I have them first slightly warm the solution under a hot-water tap and check the temperature on the inside of their wrists.

Rx Works introduces the 3.5 version of its Rx Works real-time practice management software.

Millsoboro, Del. — The biggest practice management challenge for veterinarians is facing high accounts receivables, according to an expert.

Veterinarians should embrace their role in public health and step forward as proactive animal advocates, says the first female dean of a U.S. veterinary college. "We need to become the leaders in welfare issues, not the resisters."

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

Focus-It introduces the Harvey Lift Table that is designed for lifting large pets.

The Gun Dog House Door Company introduces the Big and Tall Door that allows a dog easy two-way access into a building.

The most common route for transmission of monkeypox from animals to humans appears to be direct contact with infected animals; however, the possibility of airborne transmission cannot be excluded, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. When examining animals with suspected monkeypox, veterinarians and staff should use the following precautions outlined in the government agency's report, updated this year.

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

To be sure that an entire surgical pack has been sterilized, place indicator tape on the outside of surgical packs and indicator strips on the inside, as well.

I read with pleasure your interview with Dr. Charles E. Short in the January issue, being one of the many who was fortunate enough to have been inspired by him.

Animal Nutrition Technologies introduces 23 veterinary formulated nutraceutical support formulas.

The objective of part one of this two-part series is to summarize diagnostic caveats derived from our experience with medical management of urinary tract infections (UTI) during the past 35 years.

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

Tapeless Wound Care Products LLC released a new line of equine secondary wound dressing holders designed specifically for difficult to bandage locations including the hock, knee, lower leg, torso and jugular IV site.

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