News

Washington - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) with a 349-24 vote.

Schaumburg, Ill. - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) allocated $200,000 to a study designed to explore veterinary medicine's labor force as well as future societal needs.

Fort Dodge introduces a livestock Web site for veterinarians, producers and horse owners.

Neko Feeder introduces a cat feeder that allows a cat of normal weight full access to food.

PetFirst Healthcare revamped their existing pet insurance programs and is introducing new, easier-to-understand options.

Sacramento, Calif. - As physical therapy takes root in animal healthcare, veterinary regulators and the profession's leaders scramble to create guidelines to restrict lay and untrained practitioners.

The Snowycycle cart was created to help rehabilitate pets by preventing atrophying while building and restoring muscle mass.

BGE introduces Equibios, a probiotic yeast blend to help maintain normal gastrointestinal function in the horse.

EPS Inc. announces the addition of six sizes of disposable beakers to its growing line of compounding and dispensing accessories.

Securos announces the release of its new line of casting and splinting products OrthoCast and OrthoSplint.

Wellington, Fla. - FujiFilm Medical Systems USA provided a computed radiography (CR) system for the diagnosis and treatment of horses participating in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Fla.

Blackwell Publishing introduces Canine and Feline Behavior Therapy, a behavior medicine publication for veterinarians.

IDEXX Laboratories introduces a direct-to-digital radiography system for the companion animal market.

Banfield, The Pet Hospital? introduces its patented Anesthesia Safety Pressure Relief Valve.

Philadelphia - A corrective gene is being injected into the bloodstream of immune deficient dogs to correct hematopoietic stem cells at the University of Pennsylvania.

Pfizer Animal health introduces Solitude IGR for fly prevention in equines.

The following tip is brought to you by a member of the Veterinary Leadership Group (VLG), a group of 20 management-savvy practitioners and hospital managers from across the country who meet twice a year to discuss business improvement, personal growth and social development issues for their practices.

Unotron introduces SpillSeal? washable computer keyboard and mouse combination.

Jorgensen introduces the Aesculap Elan? Power Orthopedic Saw and Drill System.

EPS introduces Autosqueeze, a device that helps patients with weak or arthritic fingers easily grasp and dispense ophthalmic medication.

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.