FDA approves first generic drug for feline hyperthyroidismAugust 5, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Methimazole Coated Tablets for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism. The product has been evaluated for safety, effectiveness, and bioequivalence to the approved reference drug.
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Cefovecin sodium injection for skin infections OK-ed by FDAJuly 8, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic cefovecin sodium injection to treat skin infections, including abscesses and wounds caused by specific bacterial strains, in dogs and cats.
FDA unveils framework to curb animal testing in drug developmentApril 11, 2025The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to replace animal testing with ‘more effective, human-relevant methods’ in developing monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs.
FDA conditionally approves feline ventricular hypertrophy medMarch 20, 2025The sirolimus delayed-release tablet is prescribed to help manage ventricular hypertrophy in cats with subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Broad canine oral parasiticide gets FDA approvalOctober 8, 2024The single monthly dose parasiticide is recommended to protect against six parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
Canine dermatology drug gets FDA approvalSeptember 19, 2024The once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis can be prescribed to dogs at least 12 months of age
First generic oral solution for feline hyperthyroidism receives FDA approvalJuly 15, 2024Felanorm, with active ingredient methimazole, is supplied in 30 mL or 100 mL bottles, with a 1 mL dosing syringe for treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.
FDA to host annual educational conferences on Animal Drug User FeeJune 19, 2024The inaugural event on July 17 will cater to stakeholders interested in learning about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s new animal drug approval process.
