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Spectrum introduces the Advanced Eye Surgery Pack, six surgical instruments in a protective case for more advanced ophthalmic procedures.

Maida Pharmacy Compounding Center introduces customized medications for animals that require more than the standard course of treatment.

DermaPet Inc. announces a product name change. DermaHypoCS is now named DermaLyte.

Kansas State University introduces "A Century of Excellence," a book commemorating the 100th anniversary of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Derungs introduces the RLLE-122 ring magnification task light.

My job is to go to the front, lance the abscess and flush it out.

In the 1960s, Rod Serling came to my house each week. He took me, along with millions of other Americans, to a place he called The Twilight Zone. His television show, for which he wrote and hosted, featured half-hour stories with strange and bizarre endings. Many years later, Mr. Serling's format for entertainment was revised into a somewhat different form. It was called Twilight Zone, The Movie.

Andover Coated Products introduces PetFlex PawPack, printed cohesive bandages.

Rocky Mountain Labs LLC introduces Fortunate Dog Cookies, a dog treat that resembles fortune cookies.

Rx Vitamins introduces Liquid Hepato Support, a liquid nutraceutical blend vitamin with standardized milk thistle and alpha lipoic acid.

Jorgensen Laboratories introduces the Eye Shield and Face Shield for routine veterinary dental work.

Stone Manufacturing introduces the Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument.

A DVM Newsmagazine question for veterinarians.

We fill red-top tubes with the gel from cold packs, aspirate the air out with a needle and syringe, and freeze the tubes.

I use a 4-in, conically shaped diamond pocket file (Woodstock International) to sharpen and repair winged dental elevators.

Adhering the tags together prevents the sound, yet they can be separated if needed.

In our busy practice, clinicians can't always keep up with the many radiographs that are taken.

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The only people I could turn to looked like a gang of Marlboro men.

SmartWorks introduces the DP-6600, a digital black-and-white ultrasound platform that provides USB image storage, image clarity and ease of use.

Morris Animal Foundation released of its new holiday card program.

The Riro Company introduces the granite mini-monument.

With eight career changes, this dean and CDC official has experienced the profession from many angles, and he believes that veterinary medicine is at a defining moment. "We need to commit to re-establishing our societal relevance and social responsibility."

Virbac Animal Health introduces a Web site that offers free continuing education in veterinary dermatology and other educational resources for veterinarians.

FridgeFreeze introduces a portable 110-volt vaccine/medical refrigerator.

Formation of hematomas of varying size is an inherent risk associated with venipunctures. They are not only "unsightly;" they become especially problematic in patients that require multiple diagnostic or therapeutic venipunctures. What procedure do you use to minimize venipuncture-induced hematomas?

John Fredrick looked at the X-ray for several seconds. He then turned to Jennifer Adams and looked briefly over his glasses at a yellow Lab named Ben lying on the floor. John folded his glasses and laid them on the exam table. He was a robust man in his late 40s, and his normally jolly manner was now noticeably muted.

Kaytee introduces Snix Snax, a blend of snacks for birds and small pets.