Companion Animal Health targets mast cell tumors with nanomedicineOctober 4, 2018Companion Animal Health (CAH) in Newark, Del., has secured an exclusive partnership with Nanospectra Biosciences Inc., a medical device company focused on the use of nanomedicine in selective thermal ablation of solid tumors. In 2017, CAH initiated clinical trials in the treatment of canine mast cell tumors using a combined laser and nanoshell therapy procedure that has the ability to destroy solid tumors without damaging adjacent healthy tissue. "Initial results are very encouraging and we anticipate publishing trial outcomes in the near future," said Brian Pryor, PhD, CEO, LiteCure LLC. "We believe this approach will deliver superior efficacy compared to commonly used cancer treatments and will extend pets' quality of life and longevity without harmful side effects." Visit companionanimalhealth.com for more information.
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Laser therapy technology: Voodoo or valid?June 26, 2018To help overcome the obstacles veterinarians face when deciding to adopt laser therapy technology into their practices, Companion Animal Health has announced the launch of a limited-time trial program that enables veterinarians to see the impact of laser therapy first-hand, with no financial commitment. Companion Animal Health's program allows veterinarians to try laser technology free for 30 days to evaluate its success in their practice. "[I] thought it was voodoo. … I wasn't even going to take the thing for free," said Vernard Hodges, DVM, from Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in Bonaire, Ga. "I've paid for [laser] I'm sure twice now and I haven't even had it for six months … it works." "I pretty much thought it was voodoo medicine until I tried it on my own knee," said Kimberly Daffner, DVM, from Family Pet Clinic in Redondo Beach, Calif. "I play tennis five days a week and this laser machine keeps me mobile on the tennis court, so that sold the machine. The interesting part about that is it paid for itself with my patients within the first six months." Veterinary professionals who participate in the trial program before Aug. 31 can earn exclusive access to 11 …
Companion Animal Health offers live-stream OA management courseMay 17, 2018Companion Animal Health has introduced a live-stream option for the company's Management of Geriatric Pets with Mobility Issues for the General Practitioner course. The course is designed to give general veterinary practices access to the tools required to meet the need for expanded osteoarthritis treatment options in companion animals, according to Newark, Del.-based Companion Animal Health. Attendees will earn 11 continuing education credits while learning multimodal approaches for successfully managing the geriatric, arthritic, and obese dog/cat. Course topics include: Photobiomodulation (laser therapy) for osteoarthritis Nutraceutical use for the geriatric, arthritic pet Pharmacologic management of osteoarthritis Business and marketing strategies Enrollment is now open. Veterinary professionals interested in attending this course can get more information on dates and pricing here.
CE explores expanded treatment options for improving mobility in geriatric petsSeptember 19, 2017Companion Animal Health has opened enrollment for an educational course that the company said is "designed specifically to give general veterinary practices access to the tools required to meet the need for expanded osteoarthritis treatment options in companion animals" and "will equip practices with the practical knowledge of the best multimodal approaches for successfully managing the geriatric, arthritic, and obese dog and/or cat." Attendees will earn 11 continuing education credits, with the option of adding a regenerative medicine wet-lab to advance their expertise (for an additional four CE credits). A panel of speakers will educate attendees on the following topics: Nutritional Management for the Geriatric Dog or Cat Photobiomodulation (Laser Therapy) for OA Nutriceutical Use for the Geriatric, Arthritic Pet Pharmacologic Management of OA Business & Marketing Strategies "We took a look at what courses were being offered in our profession currently, and there weren't really any that combined more than one or two OA treatment options," said Lisa Miller, DVM, CCRT, CVA. "This disease responds best to a multimodal approach, so we designed a course to accommodate that need." Veterinary professionals interested in attending this course can find more information on dates, …
Companion Animal Health launches cold compression systemOctober 11, 2016Companion Animal Health has announced the addition of cold and compressive therapy to their line of therapeutic technologies.
Companion Animal Health launches Companion Laser Therapy Technician of the Year ContestSeptember 2, 2016Companion Animal Health, the Delaware-based therapeutic laser manufacturer of Companion and Pegasus Class IV Veterinary Therapy Lasers, has announced the first ever Companion Laser Therapy Technician of the Year Contest.
