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Breed Predispositions to Diseases in Dogs and Cats by Drs. Alex Gough and Alison Thomas, aims to provide comprehensive reference to the diseases and disorders of dogs and cats that are either inherited or are more prevalent in certain breeds.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc., introduces Pink Germicide disinfectant solution.

AmeriVap Systems introduces the Vapor Blitz I, the newest addition to its product line of vapor cleaning and sanitizing equipment designed to eliminate pet odors and help control fleas.

Matrx has published a 2003 catalog featuring its full line of veterinary anesthesia equipment and accessories.

There's one person Dr. Dave Richards must confront every time he prepares to raise fees in practice - himself.

Laryngeal paralysis or paresis is thought to be very common in dogs with a reported incidence as high as 25 percent. (Aust Vet J 2000;78:769-772.)

Pastures that were dry and thin last year are now lush and green, thanks to a generally wet spring this year.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc., is now offering Wavicide-01 sterilizing solution.

The radiograph was discovered more than 100 years ago. It has been a stalwart of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine. We have grown accustomed to its use. We use it to "rule out" numerous diseases. Unfortunately, we have known that it takes a marked change in the electronic density of the material to be seen radiographically. Some estimates indicate that in bone, radiographic density must change by 30-50 percent (either increase or decrease) in order to be visible on a standard radiograph. Therefore, numerous diseases can be present and escape the detection limit of a radiographic change. We must remember

Erytho ProGel from Bio-Nutrition Laboratories is a single-dose plastic oral syringe containing the new organic iron, heme iron polypeptide, plus essential B vitamins.

I was just finishing up the office call with his dog, when Mr. Isobar asked me an important question.

Pedigree Perfection introduces novelty fashion scrub shirts for pets in hospital styles and colors such as sterile pink, blue or green.

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. introduces the IDEXX-CR System, a computed radiography system customized specifically for companion animal veterinary medicine.

Last month we discussed the pressure tactics parents, uncles, aunts and friends of young people can use on us as veterinary practitioners to arrange for their favorite youngster to come into our clinics and "observe."

Wahl Clipper Corp. announces the release of the new No. 10 wide Competition Series blade.

ZuPreem? announces the release of new and improved flavors in its AvianMaintenance? Diets.

SurgiVet introduces its new hand-held CO2 monitor.

According to the publisher, the sixth edition of Essentials of Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology provides the latest information on all facets of the microbial pathogens of animals.

Sarstedt introduces the Multivette 600 micro blood collection system for small animals.

This column?is devoted to letters received in response to May's article entitled, "Doing the right thing" on p. 10. First, I'd like to thank my colleagues in both general and specialty practices for their thoughtful responses to this ethical question on when to refer cases. I hope that continued dialogue via this column will help provoke thought and change in a positive direction for our patients. We encourage responses and comments from our readers on this and future articles in this column.Send your comments to Dr. Kipperman, c/o DVM Newsmagazine, 7500 Old Oak Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44130-3369; or via e-mail to bkipper98@aol.com. In the next column, scheduled for the October issue, the results of the ethics quiz on referrals, legal status of pets and insurance will be discussed.

Schaumburg, Ill.-The nation's largest Internet/mail-order pet pharmacy claims to have cleaned up its act, but veterinarians allege that despite fines and warnings, PetMed Express's new sales tactics are infuriating and damaging, if not illegal.

Legal liabilities lie in virtually every veterinary hospital, but there are plenty of ways to reduce practice vulnerability.

Sound Technologies and GE Medical Systems introduce the new TruDigital GE LogiqBook Ultrasound.

Infinity Practice Management Software from ImproMed, Inc., has introduced Electronic On-Screen Travel Sheets for use with the Tablet PC.

The V7144 humidifier comes complete with a 0-15 LPM flowmeter, a humidifier chamber and a mounting apparatus.

Fort Collins, Colo.-A National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)study has documented that nearly one in two dairy operations has disappeared since 1991, with roughly a 4-5 percent decrease in numbers per year.

Broward County, Fla.-What national news agencies report as a "potential landmark case" concerning a Florida appellate ruling to allow emotional distress claims related to a pet's death is an exaggeration, legal experts say.

Dr. Karl Frees of Kansas City, Mo., didn't waver from his decision to pursue equine medicine despite widely spread reports of meager salaries, lengthy hours and no life.

Denver- Two animal welfare issues targeted by some of the nation's most dogged activists sent American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) delegates into a tailspin last month, triggering fierce internal debate and safety concerns due to protesters.

Traditionally veterinarians have enjoyed an enduring reputation as the most caring of professions, but many are paying a price personally for that care, experts say.