dvm360® product report: neurological supplement, plus nutrition handbook and more

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CarePlus insurance

Chewy has released CarePlus, a new pet insurance extension. Plans are available in 45 states, with more to come. The plans start at $20 per month, and flexible plans can be enhanced through wellness options to meet the needs and budgets of pet owners.

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Earth Rated toy collection

Earth Rated has launched a new line of innovative dog toys. The collection features 2 toys that help reduce boredom and provide mental stimulation, as well as 3 toys designed to promote daily exercise and quality time for owners and their dogs. Earth Rated toys are built to last and bounce, wobble, and roll in unpredictable ways.

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Neuro-Pro

Cascade Animal Sciences, an animal health start-up based in the United States and Australia, has released its first dietary supplement product, Neuro-Pro, created for middle-aged and senior dogs and dogs that require neurological support. It contains decanoic and octanoic medium-chain triglycerides, which act as an alternative fuel source for the brain with anti-inflammatory effects.

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Purina Institute Handbook of Canine and Feline Clinical Nutrition

The Purina Institute has released the Purina Institute Handbook of Canine and Feline Clinical Nutrition, a reference guide to the nutritional management of clinical conditions in dogs and cats. It is a free, product-agnostic e-book written by more than 40 global experts in veterinary nutrition, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, emergency care, and other specialties.

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Joint Care

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements has released Joint Care, a soft chew supplement that supports mobility, healthy cartilage, and joints in dogs and puppies of all breeds and sizes. The supplement includes collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate to help maintain healthy cartilage and joints, plus ω-3 fatty acids to support a normal inflammatory response in joints from natural aging. Joint Care is suggested for breeds predisposed to joint disease.

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SAFer Injection for Regional Anesthesia (SAFIRA)

SAFIRA limits injection pressure and automatically stops injection at high pressures, helping to reduce the risk of nerve injury and improving patient safety. The device has already been launched in the human health care field in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Middle East. It now comes to the veterinary market and was developed in close collaboration with anesthesiologists in the United Kingdom National Health Service.