
Recent EPA reports may mean your clients are struggling to sort fact from fiction about spot-on parasite preventives. Here's what you need to know to educate pet owners about how to safely and effectively use spot-on parasite preventives.

Recent EPA reports may mean your clients are struggling to sort fact from fiction about spot-on parasite preventives. Here's what you need to know to educate pet owners about how to safely and effectively use spot-on parasite preventives.

Overland Park, Kan. - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Fort Dodge's ProMerisâ„¢ for dogs, a low-volume, topical spot-on to control flea and tick infestations and prevent re-infestations on dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older.

The PetSafe Micro I.D.â„¢ Rescue Collar can be worn as an everyday dog or cat collar, but its built-in USB flash drive stores all of the pet's personal data. If the pet becomes lost, the flash drive can be plugged into any computer with a USB port to identify the pet.

Duluth, Ga. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the first conditional license for a cancer therapeutic vaccine from Merial Ltd.

Shawnee Mission, Kan. - Bayer Animal Health launched resQ pet identification system, considered a safe and convenient ISO-compliant microchip system to help reunite pets with their owners, the company reports.

Shawnee Mission, Kan. - The Food and Drug Administration approved two new topical products targeting fleas, heartworms and intestinal nematodes for both dogs and cats from Bayer Animal Health LLC.

Pro Brands introduces AppliGator, a device that automatically administers pesticides to animals when they eat from a feeding trough.

Securos introduces a 100-pound crimp clamp for use with the Securos Cruciate Repair System and the 100-pound monofilament suture.

Novartis introduces Clostridium perfringens Type A Toxoid, a vaccine to help battle diarrhea associated with Clostridium perfringens Type A.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces its line of orthopedic cerclage wire.

Hill's introduces the Rewarding your Dedication? Program that works in concert with the Prescription j/d canine pet food.

Pan American Veterinary Laboratories introduces immunotherapeutic treatment for pythiosis in dogs and horses.

Infinium Medical Inc. introduces the Oxcyon Veterinary Pulse Oximeter.

Impromed introduces a Web site redesign that includes the ability to log into the company's online customer support center and get access to a live news feed service.

Henry Schein's new Ultima 250 Arm Mount Unit is a complete veterinary dental system that comes mounted on a 12-in. arm for a wall or pole-mount option to maximize workspace.

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals Inc. offers Konsyl? Original, a powder-form, natural fiber supplement and bowel normalizer for animals, the company reports.

Vetario introduces S10 and S20 neonatal and preoperative care for use in veterinary clinics to increase survival and recovery rates.

Sunnex introduces the Solo Spot Examination Light for veterinary hospitals and clinics.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Veterinary Pathology, Third Edition," written for the beginning student in veterinary pathology to introduce new scientific information on mechanisms of general tissue injury.

AgriLabs, Ltd., was awarded exclusive distribution, sales and marketing responsibilities for the BeluMedX equine wound care product line, including the Lacerum? brand of Equine Wound Management products sold exclusively to veterinarians.

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Diagnostic Ultrasound in Small Animal Practice".

New York - Pfizer Animal Health announces new claims for Excede? (ceftiofur crystalline-free acid) Sterile Suspension for cattle.

Purina Veterinary Diets? Gentle Snackers HypoAllergenic Canine Treats can be safely given to dogs with food allergies and to dogs with sensitive gastrointestinal tracts.

Kacey introduces an ethylene glycol test for dogs and cats that takes 12 minutes to process, the company says.

Impromed introduces mobile edition's compatibility with WiFi allowing veterinarians to stay connected to Infinity and the Internet when in proximity to their clinic's access point.

Pet Steps to Heaven introduces a memorial stone in which pets' ashes are encased.

Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC will pay General Fire and GF&C Holding more than $10 million for its pet insurance division, the company says.

Infinium Medical introduces Oxcyon, an accurate monitor that can be vertically or horizontally positioned to read oxygen, pulse rate, alarm and plethymographic waveforms.

IDEXX Laboratories introduces a new version of the Cornerstone? Software 7.0.