dvm360 product report: Smart cat water bowl, plus a noninvasive pet thermometer and more

VetVet

Veterinary practice discovery and booking platform

VetVet is a website that helps clients search for and book appointments with veterinarians who best meet their pet’s needs. Because each veterinarian has unique training and experience, this platform hones in on the complementary professional for new patients. The digital platform’s booking and onboarding capabilities help to save time for both clients and office staff members. By digitizing booking and helping to fill empty appointment slots, VetVet improves practice efficiency and helps drive increases in revenue.

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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care

Feline calming probiotic supplements

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements Calming Care for cats contain Bifidobacterium longum (BL999), a probiotic strain shown to help promote calm behavior in felines. Calming Care aids cats in managing changes in routine and location while encouraging positive behaviors (eg, playing, seeking out social contact). Because diet-related changes in gut microbiota can influence the brain via the gut-brain axis and therefore, may influence anxious behaviors, BL999 targets the gut-brain axis to alter anxious behavior. Calming Care is packaged in boxes of 45 sachets. It should be supplemented daily for at least 6 weeks to evaluate efficacy.

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Felaqua Connect

Innovative cat water bowl

Felaqua Connect is the smart cat water bowl that provides insights into drinking behavior by connecting with your cat's microchip, highlighting changes which may otherwise be missed. Its wide, shallow bowl presents water in a way that is more visible and appealing to your cat. Felaqua Connect delivers clean, fresh water and automatically refills from the reservoir—no recirculating water or filters. Felaqua Connect is battery operated, cable free, and dishwasher safe. Pair Felaqua Connect with the Sure Petcare App which indicates how often, when, and how much your cat drinks and receive notifications when the water needs to be changed.

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Pure Balance PRO+

Pet food line

Launched by Walmart, this veterinarian-formulated pet food line for dogs and cats complements the 9-year-old Pure Balance brand. Deemed “super-premium,” the 9 new diets are made with either chicken, salmon, or turkey as the first ingredient. This formula contains natural ingredients, plus added vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, and is free of artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The food line includes Pro+: Puppy, Senior Dog, Weight Management for Dogs, Weight Management for Cats, Small Breed for Dogs, Large Breed for Dogs, Kitten (wet and dry), Senior Cat, Sensitive Skin & Stomach for Cats.

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Mella Pro

Noninvasive pet thermometer

This clinically tested smart axillary thermometer is the first-ever to measure feline and canine temperature under the foreleg or hindleg while immediately sending results to practice manager software. In partnership with Vetspire, a cloud-based veterinary practice management system, Mella Pro uses Bluetooth connectivity to provide the first end-to-end integrated vital signs measurement on both the veterinary and human market. It uses various temperature sensors, millions of patient records, and machine learning to calculate an accurate reading. Mella Pro displays the result within 10 to 15 seconds and can be used both at home and the clinic.

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Vetster

Online veterinary scheduling platform

Vetster connects pet owners to thousands of licensed veterinarians prepared to offer the best online services through video chat appointments 24/7. This unique platform allows users to search for available veterinarians in their area and find a match within seconds—no downloads required. From initial concern to diagnosis to product delivery, receive prescriptions delivered to your door in 2 days or less. Veterinary professionals interested in working for the platform can set their own hours and are quickly compensated for all completed appointments through the convenient payout processing. Vetster can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

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Vanguard CIV H3N2/H3N8

Bivalent canine flu vaccine

This bivalent canine flu vaccine by Zoetis effectively protects canines against both highly contagious H3N2 and H3N8 strains of canine influenza virus (CIV). This vaccine is approved for use in healthy dogs age 8 weeks and older. A study examining efficacy revealed that the vaccine not only protected dogs from disease, but also appeared to assist in decreasing the number of days for shedding the CIV H3N2 virus. This convenient vaccine protects dogs from both known CIV strains, thus, helping to protect canines overall in the community by increasing herd immunity. Dogs should initially receive 2 doses administered 3 weeks apart. The need for an annual booster vaccination has not yet been established; consultation with a veterinarian is recommended. Available in 25 x 1-dose packages.

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If your area is in the midst of a CIV outbreak, go here for clinic and client resources.

Vetstoria

Online appointment scheduling platform

Vetstoria helps practices save time, enhance service, and grow by providing pet owners the ability to book appointments conveniently from the clinic’s website. These appointments are then synced straight into the practice management system calendar in real-time. Including a user-friendly dashboard that enables you to set your preferences, this platform helps to control availability and replicate your existing booking workflow. You can embed Vetstoria on your website or share booking links in email campaigns, text messages, social profiles, and much more. Plus, accept payments at the time of booking and easily send automated appointment reminders. Some Vetstoria features include:

• Simple website widgets
• Real-time sync with your existing calendar
• Custom scheduling rules
• Secure online payments
• Telemedicine
• Reporting and analytics

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