Includes Commercial Content Veterinary team members need to be aware of what cat owners and retail advocates are reading. After all, the veterinarian is the last to learn there is a problem with a cat at home. Education is critical, writes Nora Caley, who shares some products that can be used to help curtail some of the behavior problems in this retailer-focused article. … [Read more...]
2024 Call for Projects seeks to help advance the human-animal bond
Ceva Animal Health has launched a worldwide event that aims to discover and support new solutions for the well-being and care of companion animals and their pet parents. The company seeks to harness the expertise and creativity of individuals, startups and organizations with this effort. The goal is to address key issues in animal health and benefit companion animals … [Read more...]
Is climate change accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans? (video)
Scientists researching the aftermath of California wildfires say they are finding evidence that climate change is accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans. Historical evidence linking the climate to zoonotic disease is growing . . .” Miles O’Brien Source: PBS, March 1, 2023. Link. (7:37) INSIGHTS: Forward-thinking scientists are working to advance … [Read more...]
HPAI vaccines tests show positive results in controlled experiment
An experimental vaccine from Ceva Animal Health and another from Boehringer Ingelheim proved effective against highly infectious bird flu in a first experiment conducted under a controlled environment at a Dutch veterinary research center. Both vaccines prevented clinical signs of highly pathogenic avian influenza infection and viral shedding among poultry. Field trials are … [Read more...]
Ceva Animal Health research endowment seeks to better control zoonotic risks
Ceva Animal Health recently announced the creation of a unique endowment fund: the Ceva Wildlife Research Fund with the objective is to finance applied research to preserve the health of wild animals. Because disease control in wildlife and the tracing of the origin of outbreaks are particularly complex, this fund will, among other things, support research to address these … [Read more...]
Dogs are more than men’s and women’s best friends
Complimentary Content Ceva Animal Health, an early supporter of AHD, recognizes the need for a ‘One Welfare’ approach that recognizes the importance of considering the wellbeing of people and animals. This blog post highlights four global initiatives and partnerships with multi-disciplinary teams of scientists Ceva is working with to generate evidence that demonstrates … [Read more...]
Ceva adds MilbeGuard™ (milbemycin oxime) to heartworm prevention options
AHD Sponsor, Ceva Animal Health has launched MilbeGuard™ (milbemycin oxime) Flavored Tablets, the first FDA-approved generic milbemycin oxime in the U.S. MilbeGuard is a monthly, beef-flavored tablet that prevents heartworm disease and treats and controls whipworms (in dogs only), hookworms and roundworms. Every dog and cat should be protected against heartworm disease. Cost … [Read more...]
April is De-Stress Your Pet Month
Hiding, scratching, crying or chewing on chairs by pets are likely signs of stress. And, they’re natural reactions to stress. Most pet owners don’t know it. This is one reason why AHD sponsor Ceva Animal Health and the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists have teamed up to create De-Stress Your Pet Month in April. Look for this news in industry media, local newspapers … [Read more...]
Sponsored Content: Pheromones; the nose knows.
Our recent post about the Flehman response in cats led me to further investigate the pheromone topic. Googling produced several references on semiochemicals and their use in insect control. Most important was information provided by AHD sponsor, Ceva Animal Health, which helps clarify some of the confusion about pheromones and pheromone products: Pheromones are naturally … [Read more...]
Opinion – Eliminating declaws adds nail challenges
First, I support eliminating declaw surgeries. I’ve been there, done that and wished I hadn’t. But, indoor cats just don’t wear down claws as easily as indoor/outdoor or outdoor-only cats. During a recent visit with a Ceva colleague, I asked about nail trimming guidance beyond the benefits of FELISCRATCH™ and dedicated scratching poles. We did a quick Google search and I was … [Read more...]
Ceva supports pet victims from hurricanes, helps mitigate heartworm risks
Craig Wallace, CEO & North America/Pacific Zone Director at Ceva USA & at CevaSante Animal tweeted information last week about one of his company’s latest relief efforts in support of pet victims of Hurricane Harvey. Ceva has proactively supported gulf coast pet victim relocations and heartworm prevention efforts. The areas of the country hit hardest by Hurricanes … [Read more...]
Sponsored Content – New product redirects destructive cat scratching
“Veterinarians now have a way to stop destructive scratching in the home without declawing procedures or ineffective alternatives,” said Dr. Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, Dipl. ACVB, Veterinary Services Specialist at Ceva Animal Health in a statement released November 1, 2017. FELISCRATCH by FELIWAYTM, is clinically proven to stop and prevent both vertical and horizontal destructive … [Read more...]
Sponsored Content – Multimodal approach needed in heartworm prevention
Phase 2 of a groundbreaking study by John McCall, MS, PhD, demonstrates a great need to change the approach to fighting the rising incidence of heartworm infection in dogs. New data shows that blocking transmission from dogs to mosquitoes and from mosquitoes to dogs, using repellents/insecticides and macrocyclic lactone preventives are part of a multimodal approach. McCall's … [Read more...]