Products+Services360: Veterinary Spanish guide & other products

Weight management and oral health canine supplements

The microbiome-focused supplements Gutwell Trim Down and Gutwell Clean Breath by Native Pet were developed to support metabolic health while regulating hunger hormones glucagon-like peptide-1 and leptin and to support the oral microbiome, respectively. Gutwell Trim Down is also formulated with a triple-biotic blend and L-carnitine. Meanwhile, Gutwell Clean Breath contains postbiotics to help break down plaque-causing biofilms, brown algae, zinc, and a triple-biotic blend. Both products come in 12.7-oz resealable pouches containing 60 scoops.

Pet pheromone product line

SecureCat, SecureDog, and SecureBunny make up a line of pheromone products by SIGNS Laboratory developed to help these animals adapt to different environments. The products come in multiple formulations, including:

• A stick diffuser for use in the home environment
• A water-based mist for use during travel or vet visits
• An aqueous, topically applied cream for outdoor and social settings
• A hydroalcoholic gel applied to the handler’s hands to help pets perceive them as nonthreatening

The products are designed for use by pet owners, veterinary professionals, and other pet professionals.

Free pet nutrition handbook for veterinary professionals

The Purina Institute Handbook of Canine and Feline Well-Pet Nutrition by the Purina Institute is a free, product-agnostic e-book that offers scientific and practical information on nutritional management for healthy cats and dogs. The handbook contains contributions from 54 experts across 20 countries and addresses questions and challenges veterinary professionals may face when discussing pet nutrition with clients. Specifically, it contains information on the functions of various nutrients, specialized nutrition for different life stages, proactive nutrition strategies, and communication techniques for client conversations.

Oral solution for treating northern fowl mites

Fluralaner oral solution (Exzolt; MSD Animal Health) is an FDA-approved parasiticide for the treatment and control of Ornithonyssus sylviarum (northern fowl mites) in laying hens and replacement chickens. The product is the first FDA-approved therapy for the treatment and control of northern fowl mites in poultry and is the first oral solution of its kind. It also treats Dermanyssus gallinae (red mites). The product is available only through prescription from a licensed veterinarian.

Veterinary Spanish book

The book Conversational Spanish for Companion Animal Veterinarians and Technicians by Jacenta Parker Cox, DVM, provides veterinary professionals with commonly used words and phrases for communicating with Spanish-speaking clients. The book covers greetings, breeds, types of pets and other pet descriptions, clinical procedures, medications, billing, yearly diagnostic exams, anatomy, care plan instructions, and end-of-life discussions. The book is presented in charts and diagrams for ease of use.

Generic treatment for bovine respiratory disease

Earlier this summer, the FDA approved Gamrozyne, a generic gamithromycin subcutaneous injectable solution by Bimeda Animal Health indicated for the control of respiratory disease in beef and nonlactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing bovine respiratory disease linked to Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida. Gamrozyne requires a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.