Is an FIP treatment close at hand?March 5, 2020Considered fatal, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is now being called “treatable” by Niels Pedersen, DVM, PhD, who has studied the disease for nearly the entirety of his career.
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$1-billion milestone surpassed by insurance providerMarch 3, 2020Last week’s claim filing for a tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery in British Columbia pushed pet insurance provider Trupanion past the $1-billion threshold in veterinary invoices processed.
Combo parasite preventative gets FDA green lightFebruary 28, 2020Zoetis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a parasite preventative that protects dogs from fleas, ticks, and worms.
The case of the stertorous kittyFebruary 27, 2020There are few things in life more satisfying than removing a nasopharyngeal polyp in a cat that’s having trouble breathing, writes John Lewis.
Are ACE inhibitors effective in treating heart disease?February 26, 2020The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in dogs and cats with cardiac disease is a long-standing treatment that has been reevaluated periodically as new evidence is developed.
Talking to pet owners about preventive care: A primerFebruary 25, 2020When veterinarians talk about preventive care, we typically take it to mean a host of recommendations aimed at health and longevity. Our broad range of suggestions might include dental care, exercise goals, and routine wellness visits that comprise screening tests, among other activities. However, the truth of the matter is we aren’t equally comfortable with each of these preventive care-related conversations.
Canine atopic dermatitis meds revenue set to surpass $2.4B by 2029February 21, 2020Veterinary medicine will see staggering growth in the global market value of canine atopic dermatitis treatment in the coming decade.
Can detomidine cause post-procedure colic?February 20, 2020Available to veterinarians as detomidine hydrochloride, detomidine is a selective α-2 adrenoreceptor agonist used in horses as a sedative to assist in performance of a variety of clinical procedures.
Merck snags Elanco's coccidiosis treatment for $55 millionFebruary 20, 2020Elanco Animal Health has unloaded its proprietary oral drench treatment for coccidiosis in calves and lambs to Merck Animal Health in an all-cash deal totaling $55 million.
Identifying congenital heart diseaseFebruary 19, 2020A heart murmur is a biomarker for congenital heart disease (CHD) in puppies and kittens. Almost every dog or cat with this condition will have a murmur, but hearing what it’s telling you isn’t always easy.