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News|Articles|April 26, 2024
Wrap up: Bonqat officially commercially launched, and other veterinary news
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
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In the meantime, here is what was popular this week on dvm360.com:
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- Zoetis
announced earlier this week that its pregabalin oral solution Bonqat, has been commercially launched and is available to veterinary clinics throughout the United States. The drug is designed for use to treat anxiety and fear in cats during travel and veterinary visits. - On this week’s
episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, host Adam Chirstman, DVM, MBA sits down Frank Bozelka, DVM, to give 5 tips to veterinary students as they prepare to graduate and enter the workforce for the first time. - Volition Rx Limited
shared the news this week that its product, Nu. Q Vet Cancer Test, is now available to veterinarians across the United States and Europe through Antech. - A
survey of over 1056 veterinarians around the world conducted Boehringer Ingelheim to investigate if veterinarians are understood by clients and feel valued found 75% feel personally appreciated by their client, but only 49% feel the profession in general is appreciated. - Trupanion
provided an overview of its topmost common claim for pets, allergies, and how it has seen an over 40% increase in the frequency of allergy and ear infection claims for pets in North America, and more. - Bill Murray, CEO of Wicklow Healthcare Advisory, took a
deep dive into the value of having a veterinary business advisor when you are selling your practice. - And more!
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