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Red rubber urethral catheters can be difficult to place in female dogs since the catheters are not as rigid as polypropylene catheters.

As a newly graduated veterinarian, you have amassed scientific and technical knowledge to diagnose and treat your patients in an exemplary manner. However, it will be fruitless if you are unable to communicate with others involved in your efforts. That means trying to find a common language, common experiences and common attitudes. The goal of effective communication is to truly connect with others, finding shared ground for discussion, problem-solving creativity and the transfer of information.

College Station, Texas - New associates can offer better care if they offer clients comprehensive treatment options and follow-up on the adherence of accepted recommendations.

When it comes to a veterinary student's first job, anxiety comes standard. Speculation about life following graduation is also a given.

National Report - Veterinary students need to factor educational increases into long-term financial plans. Rising tuition costs usually mean decreased spending limits and increased debt load, experts say.

A relief career takes you from place to place, giving you the opportunity to experience practice in a different way. Yet this lifestyle isn't for everyone. Find out what skills and strategies will make this a successful career path for you.

Not everyone's suited for a career as a relief veterinarian. But if you communicate well in different environments, manage your time and money wisely, and maintain a professional demeanor, you could be well positioned for relief practice. Here's a more comprehensive list of qualities every relief doctor needs.

DermaPet introduces MalAcetic EQ Shampoo, a medicated shampoo that can be used as a degreaser and in assisting treatment of most microbial infections including Dermatophilus, scratches and ringworm using patented 2 percent acetic and 2 percent boric acids.

Wysong Corp. introduces Addlife?, a concentrated natural food source of active enzymes, probiotic cultures, amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidants and more.

Agri-Pro introduces NewTrix Easyway? training collar featuring a patented pulley mechanism that triggers a natural response to lean back to make loose-leash walking almost automatic, the company says.

This well-known practitioner, author, cartoonist, and horseman calls himself a pathological realist. As he puts it, "Real life is far more interesting than any work of fiction."

Orange Mate Inc. introduces Orange Mate Fabric Refresher.

Tilbury House Publishers introduces "While You're Here Doc, Farmyard Adventures of a Maine Veterinarian."

Fort Dodge and The American Association of Equine Practitioners announce America's Healthy Horse, an equine wellness education campaign.

Las Vegas - Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and Center for Executive Leadership in Veterinary Medicine seek a $1-million grant to fund educational outreach to middle school students in rural areas.

Kaytee introduces Treatsters? Mini Bites? for birds. The treats are small enough for birds to pick up and eat. The product provides enhanced nutrition, the company says.

Spectrum introduces a new line of veterinary technician shears.

Miltex Inc. introduces the sterile biopsy punch with plunger system.

St Louis ? Nestle Purina introduces Daily Nutrition Matters, an online interactive tutorial for veterinary technicians.

Unotron introduces SpillSeal? protected to IP66 and NEMA 4X standards washable corded optical mouse product line.

Las Vegas - A comprehensive feline vaccination report from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is in the drafting stage from a multidisciplinary panel of experts.

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

To keep intravenous pumps away from the front of the cages and save floor space, hang the pumps from a handrail fastened to the end of a bank of cages.

St. Charles, Mo. ? Royal Canin Veterinary Diet? launched a new line of dental diets for dogs and cats to help prevent dental plaque and tartar formation.

Dr. Dean Hendrickson, a veterinary surgeon at Colorado State University, is part of a team that has been performing vasectomies on wild elephants in overpopulated South African game reserves. The idea is to sterilize the dominant bulls, which will then breed with the female elephants without impregnating them.

Shark Lids introduces Medshields, disposable eyewear, the first optically clear, anti-fog, self-adhesive eye shield that is NFPA compliant, the company says.

Old Mother Hubbard introduces Super Mix? Puppy Formula in smaller-sized kibble.

College Station, Texas - Researchers at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biological Sciences report a correlation between docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and its effects on visual stimulus response in puppies.

Mast Technology announces an integration with Eponatech's Metron-PX software.

Allpro Imaging introduces ScanX 14, a digital imaging system designed for small medical offices.