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|Articles|October 1, 2004
Animal Lift
Shor-Line introduces its Mobile Animal Lift Table ideally suited for the examination room, treatment area and emergency situations.
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Shor-Line introduces its Mobile Animal Lift Table ideally suited for the examination room, treatment area and emergency situations. The large 44¼-in. by 20-in. top can be raised and lowered from 37¼-in. to 10¼-in. It allows for transportation of injured or anesthetized patients, the company says. The table can lift up to 200 pounds, and the easy-roll lockable caster allows for easy movement, the company says.
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