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POMPANO BEACH, FLA.-Three class action securities lawsuits filed against PetMed Express and its top executives allege company officials deceived investors by failing to disclose longtime veterinarian dissension, which purportedly impacted the company's performance.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments is pleased to introduce a new specialty scissor for the cast room.

ST. LOUIS, MO.-Nestle Purina PetCare introduces Joint Mobility brand Canine Formula as part of its Purina Veterinary Diets?.

Vitality Systems introduces hypoallergenic EFA shampoo for dogs and cats.

DAYTON, OHIO-Iams has increased the nutrient levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in key formulas after its research determined that higher levels actually helped make puppies more trainable.

Dr. Nancy Katz says she's never been to a job interview where the practice owner didn't ask, usually in a roundabout way, whether or not she planned to have kids.

Spontaneous rupture occurs from wrong or overzealous attempts to restore patency.

AntelBio says that ELISA testing for bovine leukosis virus (BLV) in serum and milk is available.

VetLife received Food and Drug Administration approval for Component TE-IS and IH with Tylan to the cattle market.

Merial announces new enhancements to the packaging for Corid? (amprolium) 9.6 percent solution, including a new plastic cap and tamper-proof seal for bovine.

Nutro Products Inc. recently published a comprehensive feeding and nutrition guide for veterinarians.

We installed multiple clear file holders together on a wall that separates two exam rooms, creating easy access to a multitude of client pamphlets.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments introduces its stainless steel box designed to sterilize and protect small parts.

W.F. Young Inc. marketers of the Absorbine line of animal healthcare products, announces the launch of gallon bottles for Absorbine Veterinary Liniment, the company's flagship product.

UltraSource announces the release of the Philips iU22 system.

ST. LOUIS-St. Louis is the latest municipality to add guardianship language to its city code.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN-Fort Dodge Animal Health is calling for an expeditious independent review of its injectable heartworm preventive Proheart 6, which was a casualty in a voluntary recall by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Take diplomacy out of practice: Clients shouldn't influence medical decisions

"Exam Room Communications," a multimedia CD-ROM, from Lifelearn Inc. is a technician-focused interactive training program that will teach technicians and assistants to recognize and adapt to different client communications styles.

The Ag-Tek? Divison of Kane Enterprises introduces a new obstetrical lubricant.

S. Jackson Inc. introduces new sterile double-armed Supramid? size 3 overlap mattress sutures for large animal abdominal repair, equine hernia repair and routine closure.

ReproTec Inc introduces the ReproTest for Bulls -Chute Side Test for Fertility Associated Antigen (FAA).

Kernco Instruments Co. Inc. offers a new medical digital refractometer designed for hospital pharmaceutical labs and for general medical use by clinics with computer interface.

Jorgensen Laboratories Inc. introduces the Feline Breathe Easy inhalant delivery system.

PUNTA GORDA, FLA.-Seeing mobile homes twisted around trees and cars tipped over like children's toys in the aftermath of hurricane Charley was enough incentive for Dr. Dena Baker of Naples to evacuate before the season's third major storm ravaged the state.

Veterinary technicians and students can update themselves on fecal examination technique via a CD-ROM from Novartis Animal Health entitled "The Scoop on Poop."

Dbl.7 offers an adjustable-height lifting wet table to eliminate lifting to the treatment table and allow for various operator positions.

Securos introduces a new line of arthroscopy equipment including the smallest scopes available on the market.

TAMPA, FLA.-Spellex Corp. just released its newest addition of spell checking software.

Jorgensen Laboratories Inc. introduces the orthopedic surgical pack.