Hemopet Secures U.S. Patent For Nutrigenomic Supplements, Expands Nutriscan TestingNovember 15, 2011 The U.S. Patent Office issued a patent today that nonprofit Hemopet says will give it exclusive rights to develop nutrigenomic supplements for companion pets in the U.S., and the organization is also expanding the testing protocol of its Nutriscan technology. The patent was originally filed 12 years ago by Hemopet president Jean Dodds, DVM. Dr. Dodds said the patent gives Garden Grove, Calif.-based Hemopet prior rights to the technology over others who filed for patents. The technology described in the patent uses an electronic database and a software routine to determine a relationship between genomic map data relating to a physiological condition or genotype of an animal and data comprising the effect of nutrition on the expression of at least one gene in the genomic map. A nutritional diet is then determined, formulated and prepared based on the relationship. Dr. Dodds said the technology could be used to determine a nutritional diet for an individual animal or for groups of animals, such as those with a specific health condition or a particular lifestyle. The cost of an individual diagnostic test for a cat or dog is about $100 to $150, according to Dr. Dodds. Hemopet plans …
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Awards Annual Research GrantsNovember 14, 2011The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation is committing more than $1.5 million on research grants in 2012, the Raleigh, N.C. organization reported today. The foundation approved 21 grants to 14 research institutions and universities from a field of 109 grant proposals. The 2012 grants cover canine health issues such as cataracts, carcinoma, dermatitis, epilepsy, liver disease, lymphoma, melanoma, and osteosarcoma. Some of the grants apply to research projects to benefit all dogs, while others apply to breed-specific projects for breeds including Australian Shepherds, Bassett Hounds, Greyhounds, Havanese, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Terriers, Shetland Sheepdogs, and West Highland White Terriers. The one- to two-year “Oak” grants are awarded annually to research projects that examine causes, provide accurate diagnosis and prognosis and develop effective treatments for canine disease. The foundation has invested more than $26 million in canine health research since it began in 1995. Funding for the grants comes from individual contributions, dog clubs, the American Kennel Club, Nestlé Purina Petcare, and Pfizer Animal Health. The 2012 grants include: • Targeting Neutrophil Activation to Develop Novel Drugs to Treat Respiratory Tract Inflammation in Dogs at research institution North Carolina State University with principal investigator Samuel Jones, DVM, Ph.D., in the amount $63,580; …
Catnip, Cat Toys Spark Record OurPet’s RevenuesNovember 11, 2011 Citing higher sales of Play-N-Squeak cat toys and Cosmic Catnip products, OurPet’s Co. of Fairport Harbor, Ohio, reported record revenues for its third quarter and nine month periods ended Sept. 30. Despite increases in revenues of 6 percent for the quarter and 17 percent year-to-date when compared with the year-ago periods, the company posted a third quarter net loss due to a $450,000 inventory reserve adjustment attributed to a change in sales and marketing strategy. “While we are disappointed with our reported results, the actions we took during the third quarter sharpen our market focus and better position the company to achieve its growth and profitability goals,” said Steven Tsengas, president and CEO. “During the 2011 third quarter we implemented plans to strengthen our sales and marketing strategy by deploying resources to areas which offer the best growth opportunities. This resulted in an update of the Cosmic Catnip product line and the introduction of new products. We also increased our emphasis of the recent re-launch of SmartScoop, a patented, automated self-cleaning cat litterbox. Our SmartScoop product is quickly gaining market penetration in all market channels. The first large overseas order of SmartScoop was shipped …
Virbac Invites Pet Owners To Submit Product Success StoriesNovember 10, 2011Virbac Invites Pet Owners to Submit Product Success StoriesVirbac Invites Pet Owners to Submit Product Success Stories, Virbac Aninal Health campaign, virbac testimonials, pet product testimonialsVirbac Animal Health rolled out a new campaign today that entices cat and dog owners to submit testimonials regarding the use of the company's behavior products on their pets.Virbac Animal Health rolled out a new campaign today that entices cat and dog owners to submit testimonials regarding the use of the company's behavior products on their pets.newslineVirbac Invites Pet Owners to Submit Product Success StoriesPosted: Nov. 10, 2011, 5:05 p.m. EST Virbac Animal Health customers can submit product testimonials on the company's website for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Virbac Animal Health rolled out a new campaign today that entices cat and dog owners to submit testimonials regarding the use of the company's behavior products on their pets. Pet owners who share success stories on the use of Virbac's Anxitane (L-theanine) Tablets and Novifit (Novisame) Tablets are entered into a monthly drawing for a $100 American Express gift card. Anxitane Tablets are nutritional supplements designed to calm and relax dogs and cats and help them cope with stress and changes …
VPI Partners With Pets2Vets To Provide Insurance For Heroes’ PetsNovember 10, 2011 Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. is partnering with non-profit Pets2Vets to provide insurance policies to pets adopted by veterans through the Pets2Vets program. Pets2Vets matches active military, veterans, first responders, and their families with at-risk shelter animals nationwide. The organization’s goals are to alleviate the psychological suffering of servicemen and women and to reduce the number of shelter animals euthanized in the U.S. Through the partnership, Pets2Vets will cover first year premium for the pets of qualifying servicemen and women under a VPI Major Medical plan – the most comprehensive coverage protection offered by Brea, Calif.-based VPI. The pets will also be covered under a Careguard Core rider, which covers expenses related to vaccinations, flea protection and other preventive routine care benefits. “We know first-hand that the bond between people and pets can have an incredible healing power,” said Dennis Drent, president and CEO of VPI. “This new relationship will allow Pets2Vets to continue to ease the transition back into society for these servicemen and women while providing further peace of mind with health care coverage for their rescued companions.” <Home>
New Joint Venture Launches Canine Lymphoma TestNovember 9, 2011 A new canine lymphoma diagnostic kit can differentiate patients with lymphadenopathy due to lymphoma from ones with lymphadenopathy due to other ailments, such as lymphoid hyperplasia. The Tri-Screen Canine Lymphoma Assay Kit is the first product to be offered by Tri-Screen—a new joint venture between Ireland-based animal diagnostic technology firm Tridelta Development Ltd. and animal cancer test developer Petscreen Ltd. of the U.K. Petscreen developed the Advanced Lymphoma Blood Test on which the kit is based. The test combines relative values of the acute phase proteins haptoglobin and C-reactive protein in a patient’s blood serum into an analytical algorithm to determine if a patient’s lymphadenopathy is due to lymphoma or another ailment. Petscreen enlisted support from veterinarians in the U.S. and the U.K. to test the method on samples from 194 canine patients with lymphoma, diseases with similar presentation to lymphoma, and healthy dogs. Petscreen said it partnered with Tridelta because of the company’s reputation and experience with the international pharmaceutical industry in the niche sector of manufacturing and marketing acute phase protein diagnostic kits. <HOME>
Neuromodulation And Kidney DiseaseNovember 4, 2011 Neuromodulation and Kidney DiseaseNeuromodulation and Kidney DiseaseNeuromodulation and Kidney DiseaseNeuromodulation and Kidney DiseasefootnotesNeuromodulation and Kidney DiseaseSeptember 2011 FootnotesBy Narda Robinson, DO, DVMPosted: September 2011 1. Skelton D. Age is not a disease. Can Fam Physician. 1979;25:353-357. 2. Hotta H and Uchida S. Aging of the autonomic nervous system and possible improvements in autonomic activity using somatic afferent stimulation. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2010;10(Suppl 1):S127-S136. 3. Hotta H and Uchida S. Aging of the autonomic nervous system and possible improvements in autonomic activity using somatic afferent stimulation. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2010;10(Suppl 1):S127-S136. 4. Liang F and Koya D. Acupuncture: is it effective for treatment of insulin resistance? Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2010;12:555-569. 5. Hori E, Takamoto K, Urakawa S, et al. Effects of acupuncture on the brain hemodynamics. Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical. 2010;157:74-80. 6. Noguchi E. Acupuncture regulates gut motility and secretion via nerve reflexes. Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical. 2010;156:15-18. 7. Li P, Tjen-A-Looi SC, and Longhurst JC. Nucleus raphe pallidus participates in midbrain-medullary cardiovascular sympathoinhibition during electroacupuncture. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2010;299:R1369-1376. 8. Manni L, Rocco ML, Paparo SB, et al. Electroacupuncture and nerve growth factor: potential …
Cranial Electrotherapy To Treat PainNovember 4, 2011 Cranial Electrotherapy to Treat Painfootnotes 1. Tan G, Dao TK, Smith DL et al. Incorporating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies to expand psychological services to veterans suffering from chronic pain. Psychological Services. 2010;7(3):148-161. 2. Alpha-Stim ® SCS. Accessed at http://www.alpha-stim.com/the-alpha-stim-scs/ on 09-21-11. 3. Alpha-Stim ® website. Accessed at http://www.alpha-stim.com/veterinary-medicine/ on 09-18-11. 4. Berger JM, Holcomb K, San Jose N, et al. The effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation on cribbing behavior in horses. Proceedings, 2010 ACVB/AVSAB Veterinary Behavior Symposium. Atlanta, GA. July, 2010. Pp. 6-8. 5. Culp LB, Skarda RT, and Muir WW. Comparisons of the effects of acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and transcutaneous cranial electrical stimulation on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2005;66:1364-1370. 6. O’Connell NE, Wand BM, Marston L, et al. Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for chronic pain (Review). European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2011; 47(2):1-124. 7. Bystritsky A, Kerwin L, and Feusner J. A pilot study of cranial electrotherapy stimulation …
AVMA Urges Legislators To Act Quickly On Appropriations PackageNovember 4, 2011 The American Veterinary Medical Association urged Senate and House conferees to quickly pass H.R. 2112, the consolidated appropriations package, and to maintain the agriculture funding levels set in the Senate version of the bill. The House and th犀利士 e Senate have each passed a version of the bill that would provide funding to certain programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012. The bill would provide appropriations to the U.S. departments of agriculture, commerce, justice, transportation, and housing and urban development. The House and Senate each sent conferees to resolve differences in the respective versions of the bill. In a letter sent today to the House and Senate conferees, AVMA governmental relations division director Mark Lutschaunig, VMD, M.B.A., applauded lawmakers for including funding in the bill for the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, and for Animal Health and Disease Research. He urged the conferees to prioritize funding for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Food Safety Inspection Service, Agricultural Research Service and the Agriculture and Food Research Institute, and the Center for Veterinary Medicine. The AVMA …
Purdue To Develop Online Hub For Human-Animal Bond ResearchNovember 3, 2011Purdue to Develop Online Hub for Human-Animal Bond ResearchPurdue to Develop Online Hub for Human-Animal Bond Research, HABRI animal bond, Purdue University Press animal bond, Purdue School of Veterinary MedicinePurdue University announced today it will launch a new online resource in early 2012 to further the study of the human-animal bond.Purdue University announced today it will launch a new online resource in early 2012 to further the study of the human-animal bond.newslinePurdue to Develop Online Hub for Human-Animal Bond ResearchPosted: Nov. 3, 2011, 5:00 p.m. EDT Purdue University announced today it will launch a new online resource in early 2012 to further the study of the human-animal bond. The Purdue University Press and School of Veterinary Medicine will develop the site, to be called HABRI Central after the nonprofit Human Animal Bond research Initiative (HABRI) that funded the project through an $831,535 grant. Founding sponsors of HABRI include the American Pet Products Association, Petco and Pfizer Animal Health. The site will serve as a comprehensive bibliography and repository of scholarly material, an online publishing platform for peer-reviewed content, and a virtual collaborative community for those involved in human-animal bond studies. Human-animal bond research explores the complex relationships between animals and …
