dvm360 product report: Transdermal mirtazapine, equine flu vaccines and more
Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.
KindredBio
Transdermal medication to manage feline weight loss
Mirataz (mirtazapine ointment) is a transdermal medication specifically developed and FDA-approved to manage undesired weight loss in cats-a leading cause of visits to the veterinarian. Mirataz, which is formulated with KindredBio's proprietary Accusorb technology, is applied topically to the cat's inner ear (pinna) once a day, providing a more convenient application route than oral administration.
Merck
Equine flu vaccines
The Prestige line of influenza vaccines offers the next generation equine influenza protection. It meets current World Organization for Animal Health and American Association of Equine Practitioners guidelines for clade 1 and clade 2 strains. Influenza vaccination is recommended at six-month intervals for any performance, show or pleasure horses at risk of exposure, including resident horses exposed to traveling horses.
Brakke
Pain products market study
This study, Pain Management Products for Dogs and Cats, profiles the veterinary market for analgesics, both veterinary and human products, as well as nutritional supplements, therapeutic diets for joint support and complementary therapies. The report includes an overview of pain management in veterinary medicine, leading product sales and pricing, and a discussion of new and developing products, as well as a number of novel molecules.
