The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new pet medication called Bexacat, which is an oral treatment for improved glycemic control in cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. According to an article in Veterinary Practice News, the drug works by preventing the kidneys from reabsorbing...
The American Pet Products Association’s ongoing Pulse pet ownership study has shifted its focus from how Covid impacts pet owners to how the current economic conditions are affecting pet owners. Many of the pet owners surveyed for the study are reporting concerns about the economy. These...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has fully approved Tanovea (rabacfosadine injection) to treat lymphoma in dogs. This is the first conditionally approved new animal drug to gain full FDA approval. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine reports that “While canine lymphoma affects...
Antibiotic resistance in humans is a health problem that is often in the news, but did you know that our dogs, cats, and other pets can also become resistant to antibiotics when they are prescribed too frequently? The CDC has created some helpful guidance for pet...
Experts at the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine’s Division of Veterinary Product Safety have created helpful guidelines and a video on the topic of preventing pet medication errors. The same types of errors that sometimes occur with human medicines can also happen with pet medicines. These...
The American Veterinary Medical Association has been studying the growing trend of cannabis use for pet health, including the potential benefits and risks. They recently posted a statement about their perspective on this fast-evolving issue. Here’s a quick summary of what you should know before using...
With so much of our focus on the Coronavirus crisis, it can be easy to forget that we also must stay vigilant about natural disasters like wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes. For pet owners, this means having an emergency preparedness plan that includes our dogs,...
The placebo effect is a known factor in human medicine. It occurs when a patient feels that they are benefiting from a fake pill or treatment, often given to patients in double-blind studies when researchers are testing new medications. Is there a placebo effect for pets? ...
As responsible pet parents, we want to do what’s best for our dogs and cats, including protecting them from harmful parasites like fleas and ticks. But did you know that it’s possible to “overdose” your pets on too much topical flea and tick medication? Veterinarians have...
Many pets require daily medication—often in the form of pills—for chronic health problems. While it’s easy for most pet owners to sneak a pill into a dog’s food and treats, pilling a cat can be more of a challenge. There are some interesting alternatives to pills...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has great food and drug safety tips for humans, but did you know they also have a whole section on pets? It’s important to store your pet’s medications in a secure place to avoid the hazards of an accidental...