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In the article "Idiosyncrasies in greyhounds that can affect their medical care," published in the August 2005 issue, Dr. Lauren Pinchbeck should have been acknowledged as assisting in writing the original manuscript.

How often have you heard clients say "My cat`s just getting old and cranky--he bites when we try to pick him up," or "She`s missing the box because she`s old. We think it`s time to let her go"

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

Intervet introduces Leventa (levothyroxine sodium), a once-daily hypothydroidism liquid drug.

When addressing arthritis in cats, we presume similarities to arthritis in dogs, interpreting radiographs and clinical signs with canine differential diagnoses in mind. And we develop therapies based on how dogs are managed. But these presumptions have little scientific basis. In fact, we know little about how many cats have arthritis, what effect their arthritis has on their lifestyles, or to what degree therapy improves their comfort level.

Synbiotics Corp. introduces Ovucheck? Premate Equine, a semi-quantitative ELISA test for the measurement of progesterone in one drop of blood.

Eclipse Press introduces Understanding Equine Hoof Care, a reference that includes a variety of topics, including cleaning, trimming, shoeing, types of shoes and common hoof problems.

MVP Laboratories introduces Emulsigen?, an oil adjuvant approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for either intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of swine.

Jorgensen introduces the quick read thermometer.

Royal Canin introduces the Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Neutered Cat food, a balanced formula designed for neutered and spayed cats.

Vetlab Supply introduces a combination UV light and pen.

I just finished reading Dr. Joni L. Freshman's great articles about fading puppy and kitten syndrome in the November 2005 issue of Veterinary Medicine. Her articles were very informative but failed to mention the most prevalent cause of fading kitten syndrome that I see in my practice-flea anemia.

IDEXX Laboratories introduces its VetLab? Station laboratory information management system (LIMS).

EPS introduces Steri-Dropper? bottles.

I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed both issues of Firstline.

Thank you! Wow, what a practical and essential addition to my veterinary practice.

Kane Enterprises, an Ag-Tek? Division, introduces a new line of paste supplements for a number of metabolic disorders in dairy cattle and small ruminants.

Kaytee introduces Egg-riched Li'l Snacks? for birds.

Fantastic debut issue! I held my staff's copies back until I could steal a copy to read it for myself first.

AFP Imaging introduces the Image Vet 70 ACP, a restyled version of the Image Vet 70+, a dental radiography unit.

Datum Filing Systems introduces Rigid Rak, a new series of wall-mounted racks, free standing racks, wardrobes, coat hooks, hook panels and other closet accessories for the veterinary office.

Acumed Medical introduces ETPS 1000, a hand-held, portable device that locates acupuncture/trigger points and stimulates with concentrated direct current (DC) impulses.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the OB sleeve, a glove that gives additional coverage to the whole shoulder and underarm area.

Advent Product Development introduces the Snap Needle, a self-swaging needle system.

I hope you continue with this magazine—I found it very interesting and helpful! I marked the article "27 Steps to Make an Ow Visit Wow!" in the July/August issue and left it for our doctors to read.

Puppy Stairs introduces oversized ramps for large dogs.

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.

I just received my first copy of Firstline, and I love it.

Iron is the most abundant trace mineral in the body and is an essential element in most biological systems.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica offers diagnostic profiling services designed to protect pigs from porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).