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In Dr. Brian Forsgren's proverbial list of duties, euthanasia ranks as the "greatest single responsibility" granted a practicing veterinarian.

Remember Me Keepsakes, LLC announces the availability of Paws of Endearment paw casting

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has released a euthanasia training manual designed to assist veterinarians, veterinary technicians and animal shelter personnel with ensuring that euthanasia of animals is performed humanely and with minimal stress on everyone involved in this emotionally difficult process.

An antimicrobial technology from Engelhard Corp. has been granted registration by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against tuberculosis (TB) and other animal pathogens in veterinary applications.

An estimated 5 million cats and dogs are euthanized in U. S. shelters each year, and while reliable statistics are scarce, experts predict they sharply contrast death tolls recorded as late as 1995.

Q: Could you review pancreatitis and its diagnosis in dogs and cats?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved new label claims for all Frontline? brand products for Merial. The products will include the additional claims on all labels in the coming months.

Euthanasia has been likened to the best gift one can give an animal afflicted with chronic pain - a humane way to halt suffering.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. introduces the Ketch-All Pole. This restraint device is the original "Rabies Stick."

V.E.T. Pharmaceuticals offers Epizyme?, an affordable product for use in animals with deficient pancreatic secretions, the company says.

The eighth annual update of Lifelearn's Companion to Canine and Feline Practice is now available.

Diseases of Small Domestic Rodents, Second Edition, by Dr. Virginia Richardson, deals with eight rodent species: chinchillas, chipmunks, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, and new to this edition, the jird and degu. Information on husbandry, nutrition, disease diagnosis and treatment are included.

Agri-Pro Enterprises now makes available the Vulkan? Soldering Kit, a fully portable unit with an electric ignition.

Agri-Pro Enterprises is pleased to announce the availability of the Lock ?n Load? syringe, another quality product from Instrument Supplies.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc. now offers Wavicide-01 sterilizing solution.

As you undoubtedly know, computers have revolutionized our ability to store and retrieve information.

Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc.?s Bone Cement is a sterile form of polymethyl methacrylate originally used in hip replacement.

The principles involved in designing a vaccination program for the animal shelter are the same general principles behind any disease prevention program. The difference is in the relative importance of various concepts as they pertain to the shelter population and environment.

Oasis Medical is offering Mon-Oasis synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture.

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The PetCot Company introduces a pet bed that contributes to the comfort, contentment and long-term health of dogs and cats, the company says.

Philadelphia-At presstime, two top veterinary associations planned to meet July 26 at the Philadelphia Airport Hotel to hash out key issues related to certifying the educational equivalency programs currently in place for foreign veterinary medical graduates.

ACell Vet, Inc. has released its newest product, the ACell Vet Corneal Disc, using extracellular matrix (ECM) technology.

Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc. received United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval for the new subcutaneous-only route of administration claim for several Vira Shield? products.

Med-Vet International releases SurgiClose Wound Closure System from Temedco.

Signalment: Canine, Greyhound, 2.5 years old, female spayed, 65 lbs. Clinical history: The dog has a persistent urinary tract problem ? hematuria for at least one year according to the owner. The dog improves with antibiotics, but once finished, hematuria starts again. Therapy has included Clavamox.

Synbiotics has released two new client information brochures. "Pre-Surgical Testing for Coagulation" is available free to owners of Synbiotics' SCA2000 veterinary coagulation analyzer

V.E.T. Pharmaceuticals offers Potassa-Chew?, a flavored, chewable tablet for dogs and cats that contains potassium gluconate, the drug most commonly prescribed for potassium deficient states, the company says.

In today's age of rapid information dissemination, anticipate various media outlets to publicly air the veterinary industry's debate over vaccine protocol ad libitum.