Canine OA injectable gets green lightMay 5, 2023Dogs afflicted with osteoarthritis (OA) pain can soon benefit from a novel treatment.
Generic feline allergic dermatitis med OKed by FDAApril 10, 2023Cats who find themselves constantly licking, chewing, and scratching their skin due to feline allergic dermatitis can now benefit from a newly approved medication.
Feline diabetes pill gets FDA green lightDecember 9, 2022Bexacat has been approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for improved glycemic control in diabetic cats. Developed by Elanco Animal Health, the oral medication, which contains the active ingredient bexagliflozin, marks the first sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (i.e. not insulin) approved by FDA in any animal species, the agency reports.
FDA updates compounding guidelines for vetsDecember 7, 2022This past summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new Guidance for Industry (GFI) that will take effect in April 2023, affecting how compounding pharmacies fill veterinary prescriptions. Called GFI #256, the guidance is intended to encourage the use of FDA-approved drugs by veterinary professionals and control which bulk substances are used to create compounded medications.
Canine pancreatitis injectable OKed by FDANovember 21, 2022Panoquell-CA1 has been granted conditional approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of clinical signs associated with acute onset of pancreatitis in canines.
Generic firocoxib tablets approved for equine OA pain reliefAugust 2, 2022A generic treatment for treating pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in horses has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Safe pet food handling misunderstood by many ownersJune 7, 2022A recent NC State study reveals most owners are unaware of U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s pet food safety guidelines.
Combo injection for canine sedation, pain relief OKed by FDAApril 11, 2022A sedative and analgesic shown to keep a dog’s heart rate close to normal range during surgery has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Canine lymphoma tablets OKed by FDAJanuary 13, 2022Dogs diagnosed with lymphoma can now benefit from newly approved treatment.
Generic bacterial infection treatment OKed by FDASeptember 9, 2021A generic oral suspension used for treating bacterial infections in companion animals has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
