September 2021

New formulation replaces flagship product Ekyflex Arthro due to a “new generation of more specific, highly concentrated, and respectful ingredients”.

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Dexacortone – which is for cats and dogs – is flavoured and double-divisible, uses its SmartTab technology and is around 25 times more potent than short-acting substances.

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Group says AniDent, developed with Virbac, has been launched to address critical nature of providing effective preventive dental care.

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August 2021

Samples for parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone related peptide are assayed once a week, with results on a Thursday – but same-day analysis is on its way to NationWide Specialist Laboratories.

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Company behind calming product range has launched a partnership programme to help increase success of adoptions and offer rescue sector chance to boost revenue.

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“The findings of this study add to the evidence base for the use of masitinib in treating neoplasia in small animal patients” – Margaux Kuijlaars, corresponding author for the paper.

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Virbac Web Store allows owners to buy Veterinary HPM dog and cat food online for home delivery, but continues to support practice revenues as part of the brand’s commitment to a pro-veterinary strategy.

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Directorate issues warnings after continued reports of adverse events occurring in cats involving Osurnia, which is licensed for treatment of otitis externa in dogs.

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NexGard COMBO is the first and only broad-spectrum parasiticide on the market to treat cats for fleas, ticks, ear mites, roundworms and tapeworms.

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New system will be able to identify a range of new species, including Lyme disease, Dirofilaria immitis, Neospora caninum and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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July 2021

Vetbromide is the only potassium bromide formulation licensed for both adjunct and monotherapy indications in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.

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Product will be the first buprenorphine multidose preparation to contain benzethonium chloride, a pharmaceutical preservative.

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TVM UK launches Locox TT, a highly palatable joint supplement for dogs.

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Natural Instinct has recalled five of its product lines after they were discovered to be contaminated.

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Product previously available only as 180g tubs is now in 9g sachets to make dosing easier.

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June 2021

Company has added CardioCare to its Pro Plan Veterinary Diets range, featuring a nutrient blend with potential to delay progression of preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs.

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“We’re really excited to bring this product to market and the potential that it has to improve the lives of dogs living with OA” – James Beaumont, marketing manager, Animalcare.

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Company seeks to reassure cattle practices about continued availability of its progesterone-releasing device after hearing of inaccurate information being discussed.

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Fold Hill Foods has issued a statement in which it says it is “alarmed and saddened” following a recall of three brands of cat food it produces that may be linked to a spike in cases of pancytopenia.

7 mins

Applaws, AVA and Sainsbury’s hypoallergenic dry foods have all been pulled from the shelves following advice from researchers at the RVC.

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