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Securos introduces a new line of surgical headlights, a product that includes fiber optic and solid-state sources.

Do I really need to do a bile acid stimulation test to diagnose a portosystemic shunt, or can I use urine bile acids?

More than a decade after serving as the first female president of the American Animal Hospital Association, (AAHA) Dr. Linda Merry defines her experience as more than a fond memory; she is proud of being "eternally useful."

Our clients might doubt our sincerity or competence if we avoid respectful eye contact.

Instead of stuffing towels into cage doors to darken the kennel, we fashion a piece of dark fabric, as shown, to hang on the door.

Rebound Animal Health introduces The Rebound? Recovery Pack which consists of three new products.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.-The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) endorses eight animal welfare guidelines designed to direct the group's position on controversial matters, such as cat declaws, tail docking and the production of foie gras.

Davis, Calif.-On Oct. 18, the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District, dismissed Dr. Carol Mandell's accusations of gender discrimination and national origin discrimination, but it said there is sufficient evidence to pursue an age discrimination case.

Henry Schein? introduces a multi-use sponge for dental procedures and wound care.

Top Tack Inc. introduces a new line of collars and leashes from the Black Dog line of design.

Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. introduces relief for pets suffering from gastrointestinal upset.

A peripheral blood film evaluation should be part of all complete blood counts, regardless of whether hematology is performed in-house or at a reference laboratory.

As we age, we tend to be unaware of our advancing years. Even as we stiffen and suffer aches and pains, we still think of ourselves as young.

Hartz? introduces new dog and cat toys that are durable, useful and fun for pets and owners, the company says.

Pet King Brands introduces Zymox in three topical skin formulations.

Evaluating a peripheral blood film validates cell counts performed by hematology analyzers, plus it offers valuable diagnostic information relayed by erythrocytes, platelets, and leukocytes.

Henry Schein? introduces unscented hand cream that softens hands while it cleans and relieves itching, cracking and dry skin caused by gloves, soaps and sanitizers.

Fe-Lines Inc. introduces Kitty Kabby, a cat carrier that pops open and shut.

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A total of 104 cases of EEE had been confirmed in horses nationwide at presstime, according to the CDC.

Fe-Lines Inc. introduces Sticky Paws, a sticky sheet that may be placed on a couch, carpet of wherever your cat likes to scratch.

Midland BioProducts introduces a barn-side test for determining passive immunity issues in newborn foals.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces EnteroScreen 4? for a single tube screen on stool specimens for enteric pathogens.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.-Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) in California want state veterinary medical board officials to expand their licenses to include minor surgeries, such as cat and dog neuters, in the name of career advancement.

TRENTON, N.J.-A draft of the state's Animal Welfare Task Force report obtained by DVM Newsmagazine prior to publication has New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) officials reeling.

The Iams Company introduces a new line of lamb-based dog food.

In the third of a three-part series, DVM Newsmagazine examines money worries, compensation and benefit comparisons based on gender, title and workload, as well as profiles of women in leadership roles.

Henry Schein introduces disposable washcloths that can be used for drying, washing and wiping throughout the veterinary practitioner's office.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.-A judge that rejected two citations against a groomer and his teacher concluded that use of a metal scraper while cleaning a dog's teeth is practicing veterinary medicine.

Securos introduces the 2X bone anchor.