San Francisco-As the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) expands with a $15 million specialty referral center set to open late next year, local practitioners fear the nonprofit's tax-exempt status and fundraising perks will choke area small business.
Nestle Purina Petcare introduces DM Diabetes Management? brand Feline Formula in a new 12-pound bag, offering savings for clinic and greater convenience for clients, the company says.
Alliance Scale, Inc. introduces a wash-down bench scale that provides legal-for-trade resolution and features all stainless steel construction with a sealed membrane keypad.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved additional label claims for Eqvalan? (ivermectin), adding species and stages of small strongyles to the list of parasites controlled by the equine dewormer.
Med-Vet International introduces LiquiVet Tissue Adhesive and LiquiVet Rapid Tissue Adhesive from Oasis Medical.
Goal: To understand why fewer students are opting for food animal practice
We've created this laboratory test tracking form so that if a veterinarian is out, we can see with a quick glance what blood work has been sent out and if we have received the results. The form goes in the folder with all the pink slips from lab work. --Dr. Kim Kuehl Prairie du Chien, Wis.
As my receptionist handed me the cat's medical record, I was immediately impressed with the size of it. Clearly, it was one of the thickest files ever compiled at my clinic.
Pensacola, Fla.- PRN Pharmacal is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully approve phenylpropanolamine (PPA) as a new animal drug and pledges $2 million to study it for exclusive label rights - a move that's caught the attention of at least one manufacturing competitor.
Estimates indicate there are approximately 73 million owned cats in the United States with 30 percent of American households having at least one. Cats are host to a variety of parasites, including several that are zoonotic.
Bio-Nutrition Laboratories introduces PentaFlex HA, an oral supplement designed to enhance equine joint health.
DVM Newsmagazine presents the second issue of DVM Best Practices on Feline Medicine. This year, we've asked our team of feline experts to focus on zoonotic diseases that affect cats as well as their owners.
Parasite control in kittens requires knowledge of the pathogens involved and the capabilities of the different products for controlling the parasites of interest.
Merial, makers of Frontline and Heartgard brand products, introduces new and improved puppy and kitten kits aimed at educating pet owners on maintaining the overall health of their pets.
Products Group International, Inc. presents a CD-ROM to teach novice ultrasonographers how to locate organs and interpret images.
Spectrum Surgical Instruments offers the Schioetz Tonometer designed for testing intraocular eye pressure and glaucoma screenings.
DVM Pharmaceuticals introduces T8 Solution Ear Rinse, a ready-to-use Tris buffering system in an alkaline, water-based formulation.
Veterinarians are busy individuals who multi-task with fervor. How else can we accomplish all that we must during the normal workday? We have to play the role of internist, pharmacist, radiologist, dentist, animal behaviorist, practice manager, human relations expert, environmental protection engineer, chief financial officer and employee/client counselor all rolled into one.
Thanks to a maturing and affluent society, veterinarians can expect a "phenomenally positive" and prosperous future, a futurist told the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) delegation at the 70th annual convention.
Securos Veterinary Instruments introduces an aiming guide that can be used for pin placement, screw placement and drilling for numerous surgical procedures.
Andis Company presents Ultraedge professional grooming blades
The TraxMaster is a messages-on-hold system.
Metron-U PC software from Products Group International targets equine veterinarians who perform ultrasound exams on musculoskeletal structures in the leg.
Perry, IowaThe American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) recently doled out a number of honors and scholarships at its annual meeting in March.
Cleveland-As the United States military pounded Iraqi resistance in Baghdad, Army veterinarians were aiding military operations just behind the frontlines.
The Veterinary Drug Handbook, Fourth Edition, has been extensively revised.
ForceOutժ eliminates animal odors. Spray the formula directly onto the odor source and it destroys the odor by changing the molecular structure.
Health Science Technology (HST) introduces its modular intravenous system and components.
Spectrum Surgical Instruments offers a clipper blade sharpening service employing a unique hollow grinding technique, which sharpens blades without removing much metal, saving on replacement costs, the company says.
West Hollywood, Calif.-West Hollywood's City Council recently voted to ban declawing in the city, and it now ranks as the first city in the United States to take such an action.
