News

Waldmann-Derungs? Medical Lighting, introduces the ISIS? minor surgery light.

Wedgewood Pharmacy introduces chicken-flavored capsules to increase compliance.

Columbia, S.C. - The South Carolina veterinary practice act was signed by Gov. Mark Sanford, making veterinary disciplinary hearings open to the public.

Equine InFocus 2006

Peripheral venous catheters are most commonly used to deliver intravenous fluids and drugs. However, administering hyperosmolar solutions may cause vascular endothelial damage and thrombophlebitis.

National studies on victims of domestic violence show that abusers have threatened to harm or kill, or have actually harmed their pets as a means of keeping the victim from leaving the relationship, said Maine's Governor John Baldacci, as reported in The New York Times.

EPS introduces nine new 6 ml bottles to its compounding and dispensing accessories.

Litter Maid introduces a self-cleaning litter box with sensor-activated ionic air cleaner that detects when a cat has left the litter box.

Unfortunately, weight changes in older cats are often attributed merely to aging, so clients may not seek veterinary care or veterinarians may inadvertently delay a diagnostic workup until marked weight loss is evident or additional clinical signs arise. Starting with a detailed history, work your way through a complete workup in these patients.

Bioniche Animal Health USA Inc. announced the introduction of EPIC Calf Electrolyte for young calves.

CILS introduces industrial strength identification labels that are manufactured to any size or format in a wide range of material and adhesive combinations, including tamper-evident, hi-tack for difficult surfaces, heavy duty for textured surfaces and many more according to specific needs and applications.

Spectrum introduces previously owned power equipment, including all makes and models of pneumatic and battery-powered hand pieces, attachments, air hoses, batteries and warranties.

Kubtec introduces the XPERT 80-L specimen radiography system, with a 16-in. digital detector for inspection of tissue specimens and laboratory animals.

D-Mark Inc. introduces OdorGuard? Rigid Cell Filters that offer extended surface chemical filtration.

"Our ability to recognize and respond to animal pain is in its infancy," says this practitioner, author, and president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. "There are still animals that suffer needlessly because of our deficiencies."

St. Louis - Only 30 percent of pet owners schedule professional dental cleanings for their pets, yet four out of five owners in this group do so with a veterinary recommendation.

Madison, Wis. - A study conducted by a University of Madison-Wisconsin veterinary ophthalmologist showed an increase in intra-ocular pressure (IOP) in dogs while pulling on a collar, confirming a correlation between glaucoma and collar stress.

S&J Tools introduces the Tri-Bander and the XL Bander designed to help perform castration without the using a knife.

Bionet America, Inc. introduces BM5Vet, enhanced multi-parameter veterinary monitor.

Kane Enterprises introduces the Ag-Tek? HandyCope?, portable microscope.

Oral tumors are the fourth most common cancer in dogs and represent 6 percent of all canine cancers. The most common malignant tumors in dogs are melanoma, fibrosarcoma, SCC and osteosarcoma. Benign tumors include the epulides (ossifying, fibromatous and acanthomatous) and other odontogenic tumors. In cats, oral tumors make up 3 percent of all feline cancers. SCC is the most common malignant tumor followed by fibrosarcoma. Benign oral tumors are much less common in cats.

FlavorTek introduces Flavor-Doh to help administer pills in dogs.

This month, the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) Executive Committee plans to question two veterinarians and two would-be graduates on charges they shared NAVLE secrets on the Internet.

Jorgensen Laboratories and the Richard Wolf company introduce a new camera head for veterinary use.

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.

Nutro Products introduces Natural Choice Small Bites Lite and Small Bites Senior formulas for dogs.

FDA approved using Aureomycin? (chlortetracycline) and Bovatec? (lasalocid sodium) in the same cattle feed.

Pets Best introduces an upgrade to insurance choices, making pet insurance more affordable during the active years of pets' lives.

Pet Care Television Network Inc. introduces the preferred provider designation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Avian influenza: It seems to be everywhere these days - on the news, in magazines, at the bookstores. Avian influenza even has been used on television for sweeps week!