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VPL Names Schering Canada, Inc., Distributor For Pheromone Products And Popular Tissue Adhesive
added 12-12-03
(Dec. 4, 2003) Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) announced today that Schering-Plough Animal Health, is the official Canadian distributor of Feliway®, D.A.P.® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone), Modipher EQ(tm) Mist (Equine Appeasing Pheromone) and TISSUMEND II Synthetic Absorbable Tissue Adhesive.

Pet Owning Households Sense More Allergies In Winter
added 11-20-03
About 40 million Americans suffer from dog and cat allergies, which include symptoms ranging from itchy eyes to coughing, wheezing and hives.

Iowa To Allow Popular Pet Supplements To Be Sold If Labeling Changes Are Made
added 11-20-03
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), along with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), have resolved the issue of pet supplements, which are not approved or recognized by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA.)

New Shed Solution™ From Farnam Pet Products
added 11-13-03
Shedding is one of the leading problems pet owners are concerned about, and with 100 million cats and dogs in the United States, this is something to consider.

New Optima 365™ From VPL
added 11-06-03
Veterinary Products Laboratories announces a new supplement called OPTIMA 365™, which can improve the condition of both skin and coat.

VPL Introduces Novel Product To Help Manage Equine Inflammatory Conditions
added 10-31-03
A new aid for equine inflammatory conditions is launching at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual conference being held November 21-25 in New Orleans.

Iowa Action To Remove Nutritional Supplements For Companion Animals From The Market
added 10-23-03
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and program assistant Lori Smith have decreed a stop-sale for any feed products containing "label discrepancies or unapproved feed additives" by December 1, 2003. In the state of Iowa, anything not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA/CVM) is considered a feed.

VPL Launches Pheromone Mist For Easing Equine Anxiety
added 10-10-03
The product is for equine veterinarians who wish to offer an alternative to owners looking for a natural, safe and effective way to reduce stress and thereby modify horse behavior caused by fear-based stress.

Veterinary Diagnostics Center Offering Canine DNA Testing Services
added 08-28-03
Service options include Parentage Testing, Profiling, DNA Banking, Inherited Disease Screening, and Coat Color testing.

Bio Spot® Lauded In Consumer Publications As Economical Alternative
added 08-28-03
Bio Spot® Flea & Tick Control, distributed by Farnam Pet Products, was recognized in both the July 2003 issue of Consumer Reports and the July 6 issue of Parade magazine as not only one of the best-selling remedies for treating fleas and ticks in pets, but also as one of the most economical, yet effective.

New Ferret Litter From Sheppard & Greene™
added 08-21-03
Read about a new brand of ferret litter that is said to stop odors from both ferret waste matter and normal ferret glandular secretions on contact. All this without perfumes or fragrances!

Ivercare™ - Because You Care™ Award Finalists Announced
added 08-7-03
Nearly 31,000 online votes were received from the public in the semifinals of the IVERCARE™ - Because You Care™ award program sponsored by Farnam Horse Products. Earlier this year, more than 100 organizations and individuals were nominated for the award program, which was initiated by Farnam to recognize nonprofit organizations and individuals that strive to improve the health and welfare of horses and/or the lives of humans that love them.

Feliway® Is Help For Cats Traveling Or Moving This Summer
added 07-24-03
Feliway® pheromone spray is a must-have accessory for the well-traveled cat. The spray calms cats through the use of a synthetic substance that mimics a cat's positive facial pheromones. These pheromones calm cats naturally by creating a sense of familiarity in the environment. When traveling with a cat, simply spray the inside of the cat carrier 15 to 30 minutes before putting kitty inside. If the trip extends beyond two to three hours, the carrier may need another application.

Heloise, international newspaper columnist, to speak at CWA conference
added 06-26-03
Professional writers and pet lovers can register now for the international Cat Writers' Association, Inc. (CWA) annual writers' conference in Houston, Texas, November 21-23, 2003 which features two full days of networking events and professional seminars with nationally known speakers on writing topics including how to self-publish, write book proposals, nonfiction article leads, and radio interviews.

Farnam - Allerpet® Offers Relief For People With Pet Allergies
added 06-20-03
Allerpet® is a non-prescription, easy-to-use grooming emollient that cleanses a pet’s coat of dander, saliva and urine antigens – irritants that contribute to allergic reactions in humans.

VPL - Pheromone Therapy to Combat Fear Caused by Fireworks, Lightning and Thunder
added 06-13-03
According to pet health experts at Farnam Pet Products and Veterinary Products Laboratories, there is a healthy fear of loud noises, but dogs that suffer from noise phobias may respond with inappropriate or unwanted behavior that causes property destruction, upsetting harmony in the household. Developed by veterinarians, D.A.P.(tm) (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) is a synthetic pheromone that naturally controls and manages pet behavior associated with anxiety, fear, stress or phobias.

VPL - Four Press Releases on Pest Control
added 05-30-03

VPL Introduces Tissumend II
added 05-22-03
Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) announced today that a second, more advanced composition called TISSUMEND II Synthetic Absorbable Tissue Adhesive is available to the veterinary surgeon.

Simple First Aid For Pets - Sulfodene®
added 04-03-03
Farnam Pet Products recently acquired Sulfodene® skin medications, the leading over-the-counter treatment and relief for pet skin ailments.

Dogs And Cats Burning To Itch And Scratch?
added 04-03-03
Farnam Pet Products recently acquired Scratchex® flea and tick chemical treatments and collars and Sulfodene® skin medications, the leading over-the-counter treatment and relief for skin ailments.

Writers Group Seeks Cat-Related Contest Entries
added 04-03-03
The international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) announces its 10th annual writing competition for published writers, photographers and editors in print, online and broadcast media.

How to work successfully with a cat in your face
added 02-27-03
Yes it is possible! That is if you have a Furball Cat Shelf. A Furball Cat Shelf is a faux fur covered padded computer monitor cat shelf.

Comfort Zone(Tm) With D.A.P.(Tm) Named In Top 10 New Product Innovations Of 2002
added 02-20-03
A plug-in diffuser that calms dogs by emitting synthetic pheromones has been named one of the 10 most innovative consumer products of 2002 by Productscan® Online, the world's largest database of new products.

 

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