Orthopedics

Glycosaminoglycans have helped veterinarians target therapies toward the underlying pathology of equine joint disease, says Dr. Gary W. White.

Cleveland-The majority of veterinarians say the most competitive business pressure is coming from Internet sales of veterinary products.

Ames, Iowa-Iowa State University (ISU) lays claim to a first for veterinary medicine.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-An Internet/mail-order pet pharmacy, once disciplined for violating pharmacy laws, asks that clients protest to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if they cannot obtain their pet's prescription from its veterinarian to purchase drugs online. PetMed Express, Inc., chided by state officials in 1999 after a two-year investigation into company practices, offers an online complaint form for clients whose veterinarians refuse to authorize prescriptions for "non-medical reasons." Veterinarians often are reluctant to write drug prescriptions that enable clients to buy medications from discount pharmaceutical companies instead of from DVM offices-a practice that traditionally reaps profits.