A roundup of the latest products and innovative technology in veterinary medicine
As the animal care ecosystem evolves, new products, medications, platforms, and other technologies continue to emerge. To help readers stay up to date with the latest innovations in the veterinary and pet care spectrum, dvm360 has curated a list of new product and technology launches.
The following were highlighted in dvm360’s March/April magazine issue:
Image courtesy of Enjoy-A-Bowl
Enjoy-A-Bowl, by the titular company, is designed to help pets on prescription diets or who have appetite challenges have a more enjoyable mealtime experience. The feeding design system has a separate compartment underneath the pet’s bowl that can safely hold aromatic leftovers or treats, helping to stimulate the pet’s appetite without affecting dietary restrictions
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PropofolVet Multidose is an anesthetic injection developed by Parnell for veterinary use. It supports induction anesthesia and maintenance of general anesthesia via intermittent bolus injections for short procedures. Veterinarians can also use this generic propofol injectable emulsion when maintenance is provided by inhalant anesthetics. The product has a 28-day in-use shelf life. Refrigeration is not required.
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Spirited Paw’s Probiotic+Gut Health supplement is designed to help improve digestive and immune health for cats and dogs. Each capsule contains more than 7 billion colony-forming units of probiotics at the time of manufacture, including live probiotic strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium animalis, probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, and EpiCor—a postbiotic with immune-supporting properties. The product also has inulin and natural fiber psyllium husk.
Logo courtesy of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc
The IDEXX Cancer Dx is a blood test for early detection of canine lymphoma. Veterinarians can add the product to existing diagnostic wellness panels with a single blood sample. The test provides qualitative results for lymphoma with B-cell and T-cell phenotype classification. Data have shown that the panel can detect lymphoma before the presence of clinical signs.
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TEEF’s Lickable Treat Powder for cats and dogs is a freeze-dried protein powder mixed with Protektin42K that supports dental health. TEEF’s proprietary Protekin42K combines prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients that promote a balanced oral microbiome, supporting fresh breath, healthy gums, and clean teeth. The treat powder comes in 2 flavors: beef liver and wild caught salmon.
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The Super Air Smart ICU by Bionet America is an intensive care unit (ICU) that features efficient oxygen and CO2 management, ionization-based air purification, improved control of air heating and cooling, and humidity monitoring. Unlike many traditional ICUs, the Super Air Smart ICU removes CO2 without reliance on soda-lime technology.