Pet King Brands receives TICA endorsementOctober 18, 2019Pet King Brands' ZYMOX Dermatology and Oratene Brushless Oral Care are the cat's meow, according to The International Cat Association (TICA). The group has just bestowed its highest level of endorsement, the Seal of Excellence, on two of the company's product lines. The news comes as Pet King Brands celebrates its 22nd year in business. "Pet King Brands is proud to earn TICA's and cat fanciers' trust of our ZYMOX and Oratene solutions for felines struggling with problematic ears, skin, or mouths," says company founder and president, Pamela K. Bosco. "TICA's endorsement will help cat fanciers around the world become more aware of these gentle, soothing products that first do no harm, and help all animals live healthier, happier lives." Founded in 1998, Pet King Brands uses a patented LP3 enzyme system in all its solutions, ranging from ear products to skin topicals to shampoo and conditioning rinse, and brushless oral care products.
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UA veterinary school gets AVMA approvalOctober 18, 2019Students interested in veterinary medicine will now be able to study at the University of Arizona (UA).
Oral opioids may be ineffective for dogsOctober 17, 2019Prescribing oral opioids for canine patients may not be the best way to manage their pain.
Covetrus expands NVA partnershipOctober 16, 2019Practices within the National Veterinary Associates (NVA) network will soon have access to Covetrus pharmaceutical services.
AAFP releases updated zoonoses guidelinesOctober 16, 2019The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is hoping to combat misinformation that exists about cats and disease transmission through its updated Feline Zoonoses Guidelines. Appearing in the November issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS), the guidelines aim to provide accurate information about feline zoonotic diseases to owners, physicians, and veterinarians to allow logical decisions to be made concerning cat ownership. "These guidelines provide recommendations concerning the prevention of feline zoonoses, as well as the latest research and information on these diseases," says Heather O'Steen, CEO of the AAFP. "Cats are wonderful pets, and with education, we can improve the health and welfare of cats as well as decrease any potential risks to their humans. This updated resource is another significant milestone in that direction." The new guidelines focus on: the enteric zoonoses; scratch, bite, or exudate exposure zoonoses; ocular and respiratory zoonoses; urogenital tract zoonoses; vector-borne zoonoses; and lessening the risk of zoonotic transfer of disease from cats. It also includes a client brochure titled, "What Can I Catch from my Cat," to educate veterinary teams and cat owners about how zoonotic organisms are spread. Further, it provides examples …
BabelBark tech coming to 390 clinicsOctober 15, 2019Nearly 400 privately owned veterinary hospitals across the U.S. will soon have access to BabelBark’s digital marketing technology.
Banfield to offer technician appointmentsOctober 15, 2019A new service from Banfield Pet Hospital aims to utilize the skillsets of its in-house animal care professionals through additional types of appointments. Â
Boehringer Ingelheim completes $76-million expansionOctober 14, 2019Boehringer Ingelheim revealed a $76-million expansion at its manufacturing plant in Athens, Ga., that will double the company’s capacity to produce vaccines for pets.
Bizarre pet insurance claims recognizedOctober 11, 2019From a cat who narrowly escaped a dryer disaster to a Rottweiler that had to have porcupine quills removed from its snout, the nominees of this year's Hambone Awards by Nationwide are as peculiar as ever.
CIVME seeks proposals for research grantsOctober 11, 2019The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ (AAVMC’s) Council on International Veterinary Medical Education (CIVME) is accepting grant proposals for its funding program.
