Products+Services360: AI-powered predictive pet health tool and other products

To help readers stay up to date with the latest innovations in the veterinary and pet care spectrum, dvm360 has curated a list of recent product and technology launches.

The following are being highlighted in dvm360’s January/February magazine issue:

Cooked cat food

Chi Dog launched Chi Cat, a new line of cooked, whole-food meals formulated for cats. Chi Cat includes the Water Diet, a hypoallergenic food that helps with kidney disease, arthritis, urinary incontinence, and inflammatory bowel disease; and the Fire Diet, which aids in pancreatitis, atopy, heart disease, anxiety, and chronic inflammation, according to Chi Dog. Both foods are developed with human-grade ingredients.

AI-powered predictive pet health tool

The Pet Health Predictor by Pumpkin is a free artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool that analyzes a pet’s breed, age, and location to forecast common conditions they may face, and estimates the price of related veterinary care. Using this information and AI, the tool generates tailored insights to help families plan for future care.

Canine vaccine for kennel cough

Vanguard Recombishield by Zoetis is a nonadjuvanted, recombinant injectable vaccine for protecting dogs 8 weeks of age and older against kennel cough (Bordetella bronchiseptica). The therapy uses pertactin protein to mount an immune response to B bronchiseptica, making it the only vaccine for dogs with this protein. Additionally, it contains recombinant technology to minimize patient pain, swelling, stinging, and sensitivity.

Pet insurance

adoro Pet Insurance Services is a new pet insurance provider that is now available in 28 states throughout the US. The company offers accident and illness coverage for dogs and cats, plus optional wellness plans. Additionally, clients can receive reimbursements via Venmo or direct bank transfer.

Equine nutritional supplement

Mytulin EQ by Gerosynth Labs is a supplement for immune health, cellular health, and performance recovery in horses. The product supports musculoskeletal health, gastrointestinal balance, and mitochondrial rejuvenation. Ingredients include wild-harvested chaga mushrooms (Inontus obliquus), Manuka honey derived from Leptospermum Scoparium (the Manuka plant), triglycerides, and filtered water.

Generic injectable antibiotic for canine and feline skin infections

Cefovecin sodium (Solovecin) by Dechra is a generic, long-acting injectable prescription antibiotic for treating skin infections in cats and dogs. The product is bioequivalent to Convenia by Zoetis. In dogs, the antibiotic is intended for the treatment of secondary superficial pyoderma, abscesses, and wounds caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius and Streptococcus canis (group G). In cats, the product is indicated for wounds and abscesses caused by susceptible strains of Pasteurella multocida.