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U.S. scientists say they have completed successful tests on a once-a-month pill for controlling fleas and ticks in dogs and cats. Peter Meinke and colleagues at Merck Research Laboratories said there is a need for better ways of controlling fleas and ticks, because many of the 71 million pets in the United States live so closely with their owners. Although many powders, sprays and other topical agents are on the market, many pet owners prefer the convenience of pills, Meinke says. The study,...

Makes Treatment More Affordable to Pet Owners PORTLAND, Maine, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Putney, Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of generic drugs for pets, has launched carprofen caplets, a bioequivalent generic version of the canine medication Rimadyl(R) caplets. Putney's carprofen is offered so as to cost at least 25% less to veterinarians than its branded competitor -- allowing veterinarians to provide savings for pet owners and increasing profits to veterinary...

The head of Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I., says he is sorry one of his surgeons operated on the wrong part of a patient's mouth. Hospital President Dr. Timothy J. Babineau said the surgical accident at Hasbro Children's Hospital, which is part of Rhode Island Hospital, was noticed mid-surgery and the proper procedure was then onducted, the Providence (R.I.) Journal said Thursday. The patient is in good condition and we do not anticipate any further complications related to this...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's estimated that 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs every year. Fortunately, most dog bites are preventable through appropriate pet selection, proper training, responsible approaches to animal control, and education of dog owners and potential victims. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has joined with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Society for Plastic Surgeons...

Researchers suggest a possible link between coffee consumption in early pregnancy to a slightly increased risk of having a baby with cleft lip, Reuters reported.However, Dr. Allen J. Wilcox, one of the scientists involved in the study, told Reuters Health the findings shouldn't be cause for alarm.He noted that clefts are a very rare outcome and even if the findings were true it would contribute a very small risk to an individual woman. "But in fact we don't really know that it's true," he...

Use Vectra 3D(R) for Dogs and Sing a Different Tune This Summer FORT LEE, N.J., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't let nasty parasites prevent you from enjoying the outdoors with the family dog this summer. As the weather warms, pet owners need to protect their pets against parasites such as ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, mites and lice that can transmit vector-borne diseases. Vectra 3D(R) for Dogs is an advanced monthly topical vectoricide that goes beyond traditional flea and tick...

Dinotefuran and Pyriproxyfen Combination Delivers Safe and Effective Control of All Stages of Fleas on Dogs FORT LEE, N.J., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit VetPharm announces the introduction of Vectra for Dogs & Puppies(TM), a new monthly, topical, flea control product containing dinotefuran and pyriproxyfen in combination to deliver a complete single dose monthly applied product that protects your dog from all stages of fleas -- adults, eggs, larvae and pupae. Vectra for Dogs &...

Dog-Wa, a liquid concentrate that provides dogs with essential vitamins and nutrients from leafy greens needed to create a well-balanced diet, has been endorsed by Dr. Jane Leon, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a distinguished graduate of Cornell Veterinary School of Medicine and well-known author and national radio and television personality. In addition to her role as the Dog-Wa brand spokesperson, Dr. Jane Leon will be authoring a monthly column on the Dog-Wa website focusing on dog health,...

By CALMAN, Matt AFTER seven operations in a Florida hospital the baby dubbed Miracle and her parents are set to return to their Samoan village. Miracletina Nanai was born nine months ago with such severe facial deformities and physical complications that doctors told her parents, Mikaele and Sefulu, she would not survive the night. New Zealand authorities blocked the baby's entry because of an unfavourable medical report, but the United States opened its doors in February after Miami...

Puzzled about why Fido acts the way he does?  Although some pet behaviors may seem a bit odd, there is usually a sound reason for all of them.  As Cesar Millan, host of the National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, says "pay attention"¦.you can break the code."For example, many pets spontaneously start running through the house as though they are on fire, appearing almost crazy to their unsuspecting owners.  Millan attributes this behavior to simple boredom. "Satisfied, fulfilled...