Products+Services360: In-clinic cortisol test & more

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 were highlighted in dvm360’s July/August magazine issue:

Natural rubber toys for dogs

Image courtesy of Benebone LLC

The Benebone Bounce line is designed for interactive play and built to withstand fetching, tugging, and bouncing. The collection features the gentle-chewing Bone, Ball, Tug, slow-feeding Cone, and treat-dispensing Pawbler. The Benebone Bounce line is available for purchase at Tractor Supply, specialty pet stores nationwide, and benebone.com.
Image courtesy of Benebone LLC

Dry dog food for skin and digestive health

Logo courtesy of Wellness Pet Company.

Wellness Pet Company is offering new dry dog food recipes for dogs with skin and gastrointestinal issues. The Wellness CORE+ Sensitive Skin & Stomach and Wellness Complete Health Sensitive Skin & Stomach foods are formulated with highly digestible ingredients, including salmon and dietary fiber. They also contain pre-, pro-, and postbiotics as well as ω-6 and ω-3 fatty acids from salmon oil. Both foods avoid beef, chicken, and wheat, which are common allergens to dogs.
Logo courtesy of Wellness Pet Company

Pet location and activity tracker

Image courtesy of Pawfit

The Pawfit Lite by Pawfit is a location and real-time activity tracker for cats and small dogs and is the smaller, streamlined sibling of the Pawfit 3 series trackers. The product, which is 100% waterproof, is designed for pets with a weight of 6 lb or more. It features sound, temperature, and removal alerts; virtual fences; and LED light. Additionally, it is supported by a 4G network.
Image courtesy of Pawfit

Canine otitis externa medication

Logo courtesy of MSD Animal Health

Gentamicin, posaconazole, and mometasone furoate otic suspension (Mometamax Single) by MSD Animal Health is an FDA-approved, single-dose, in-clinic product for canine patients with otitis externa. The product is indicated for the treatment of Malassezia pachydermatis, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It features 3 active ingredients: gentamicin, posaconazole, and mometasone furoate. Mometamax Single is not intended for patients with known tympanic membrane perforation or with known or suspected hypersensitivity to the product’s active ingredients. The product is for use in dogs only and should be administered by a veterinary professional.
Logo courtesy of MSD Animal Health

Pet portal

Logo courtesy of PetIQ, LLC, and VIP Petcare

VIP Petcare’s new My Pet Portal allows pet owners to access all their pet’s health documents and records in one place. The platform also sends automated reminders for rabies and other vaccinations. Additionally, clients can RSVP for upcoming clinics and access pet care resources through the portal. The My Pet Portal will also allow clients to refill heartworm medication and flea and tick treatments, manage autoships, and more.
Logo courtesy of PetIQ, LLC, and VIP Petcare

In-clinic cortisol test

Image courtesy of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc

The Catalyst Cortisol Test by IDEXX Laboratories measures real-time quantitative cortisol concentrations in dogs to support the diagnosis of Addison disease and Cushing syndrome. It also supports the management of Cushing syndrome in canine patients. The test is the third new assay on the Catalyst platform within a year and expands options for in-clinic cortisol measurement. The test can be integrated with IDEXX Vetlab Station and VetConnect PLUS and can run alone or with additional chemistry tests using a single sample.