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News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus cat owners with pet allergies go the extra mile
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
Check out this week's news highlights.
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Summer is finally here! As we slowy integrate back into society, we will continue to keep you informed with latest pandemic news and our usual coverage of the veterinary profession.
Here are this week's top veterinary headlines:
- European pharmaceutical company Orion has earned FDA approval for Clevor (ropinirole ophthalmic solution),
an emesis induction agent for use in dogs . - Results of a new survey from Banfield Pet Hospital show that the increased time pets and their people have spent together during coronavirus shutdown has
strengthened the human-animal bond . - Results of a new survey by Purina Pro Plan and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute show that cat owners with pet-related allergies are willing to
do whatever it takes to keep their feline family members.
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