Products

The HD StethVET reads cardiac waveforms, EKG and body sounds.

Elevet Technologies has reached an agreement to distribute a stethoscope designed to provide veterinarians with real-time visualization of a patient’s cardiac waveforms, EKG and body sounds. The HD StethVET, manufactured by HD Medical Inc., is available to veterinary practitioners while it awaits U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for use with human patients. The stethoscope, […]

The prescription-only canine medication is rapidly absorbed and is effective for 30 days.

Bayer Animal Health has released a monthly spot-on heartworm preventive formulated for dogs as young as 7 weeks old. Coraxis (moxidectin) Topical Solution for Dogs, available only by prescription, prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls hookworms, roundworms and whipworms, according to Bayer. “Coraxis is a unique addition to the veterinarian’s anti-parasite toolbox,” said Robert […]

Generic milbemycin oxime earns FDA approval for use in dogs and cats.

Ceva Animal Health has introduced a heartworm preventive containing the active ingredient used in popular canine medications such as Interceptor Plus, Trifexis and Sentinel Flavor Tabs. The company’s new MilbeGuard (milbemycin oxime) Flavored Tablets are indicated for both dogs and cats to prevent heartworm disease and control hookworms and roundworms. The beef-flavored chewable, given monthly, […]

The hospital network will use a mobile app from Petriage to communicate with clients.

WellHaven Pet Health’s 40 veterinary hospitals will begin using a telemedicine app that includes a symptom analysis tool for pet owners. The mobile app, developed by Petriage Inc., provides clients with recommendations about what do for the pet — is urgent care needed? — and permits real-time chatting with a WellHaven veterinarian. “The use of […]

The product works against bovine respiratory disease and anaplasmosis.

Pharmgate Animal Health has released medicated feed formulated to control bovine respiratory disease and anaplasmosis in cattle. The Wilmington, North Carolina, company is promoting Deracin (chlortetracycline) as a generic equivalent to Zoetis’ Aureomycin. “Deracin gives producers and veterinarians a choice in products without the need to change treatment protocols or wonder if it will work,” […]

Hemp-based product is designed to support dogs and cats suffering from anxiety, pain and arthritis.

A new company co-founded by an Arizona veterinarian has released chewable cannabidiol supplements formulated to manage anxiety, pain and arthritis in cats and dogs. The company, CompanionCBD, reported that hemp-based Companion Soft Chews contain a compound that “mimics the action of chemicals that are essential for normal functioning of the brain and body.” “With our […]

A software update allows pet owners to apply for credit and practices to process CareCredit transactions.

Veterinary practices can use their AVImark or ImproMed practice management software to process CareCredit transactions under a new arrangement with the client financing company. Henry Schein Veterinary Solutions reported that the integration also speeds credit approval by automatically transferring information to the CareCredit application. “As a result, practice teams can spend less time on administrative […]

Plant capacity constraints will delay the noise aversion drug’s introduction.

Boehringer Ingelheim has earned U.S. approval of the noise aversion drug Pexion, but sales won’t begin anytime soon. Pexion (imepitoin tablets) will be launched “in the future” for dogs sensitive to loud noises, spokesman Mark Bixler said. “The company does not envision introducing Pexion in the United States in 2019, mainly as a result of […]

Purina Pro Plan’s Calming Care contains a probiotic and is intended for daily use.

Nestlé Purina PetCare is releasing a nutritional supplement formulated to support dogs suffering from fear or anxiety. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care contains the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum (BL999), which studies have shown helps dogs maintain calm behavior. The product, which will be sold exclusively to U.S. and Canadian veterinarians starting in January […]

The topical product fights fleas, ticks, ear mites, roundworms, hookworms and heartworms.

Zoetis Inc. has earned U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Revolution Plus, a broad-spectrum parasiticide for cats at least 8 weeks old. The monthly spot-on preventive is formulated to protect against fleas, three types of ticks — blacklegged, Gulf Coast and American dog — ear mites, roundworms, hookworms and heartworms. The active ingredients are sarolaner […]