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Resources
For educational videos of the pathologies discussed in this article, please visit dogbeachdentistry.com.
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TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS
(News continued from page 13) NEW PRODUCTS
Taking the Tough Out of Pet Care January 2012—Virbac Animal Health (virbacvet.com) has introduced two new products that make treating pets or administering preventive care a more pleasant process for all involved. Virbac's new C.E.T HEXTRA Premium Chews for Cats make it
easier for clients to clean and protect their cats' teeth between professional cleanings. Many clients feel it's too difficult to clean their cats' teeth at home but don't realize that this practice prevents plaque and tartar build-up, reducing the risk of disease in their pets. HEXTRA chews are fish-flavored and formulated with an exclusive solution of chlorhexidine. The other product, EASOTIC Otic Suspen-
sion (hydrocortisone aceponate, miconazole nitrate, gentami- cin sulfate) for dogs features a simplified delivery system that includes a flexible nozzle that easily fits into and is gentle on canine ears. One press of the dispenser pump delivers an accurate, premeasured 1-mL dose that provides sufficient coverage of the ear canal, no matter what dog breed is being treated, and only needs to be administered for 5 days. For more information on either product, visit Virbac's website.
Keeping Radiography Small-Space Friendly January 12, 2012—ALLPRO Imaging (allproimaging.com) now offers the computed radiography system with the smallest footprint (< 1.9 square feet) for this type of system in the industry—the ScanX Ellipse Cassette-Fed Computed Radiography System for Veterinarians. The ScanX Ellipse is equipped with PACSmart Imaging Software, which includes many features that enable the user to enhance radiographic
details, such as sharpen, enlarge, magnify, or invert the images on a computer. The images are stored in a native DICOM format, facilitating interface with practice management software, such as AVImark and ImproMed. To view a demonstration of the system, visit the ALLPRO Imaging website.
FDA APPROVALS
Deracoxib Now Approved for Postoperative Dental Pain December 12, 2011—Deracoxib (DERAMAXX; ah.novartis.us) is now approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with dental surgery in dogs. It is the first nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the U.S. to be labeled for this use. A recent study1
indicated that perioperative
administration of deracoxib to dogs at the low dose of 1 to 2 mg/kg at least 1 H prior to surgery, and again for 2 more days, effectively managed the pain and inflammation association with dental surgery in dogs receiving butorphanol as a preanesthetic. DERAMAXX is also approved for: UÊ onÌÀolÊovÊ«oÃÌo«iÀ>ÌiÛiÊoÀÌho«i`iVÊ«>inÊ>n`Êinvl>mm>ÌionÊ UÊ onÌÀolÊovÊ«>inÊ>n`Êinvl>mm>ÌionÊ>ÃÃoVi>Ìi`ÊÜiÌhÊV>niniÊoÃÌio>ÀÌhÀiÌiðÊ
1. Bienhoff S, Smith E, Roycroft L, Roberts E. Efficacy and safety of deracoxib for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with dental surgery in dogs. Data on file. Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.
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