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First oral diabetes treatment for cats receives FDA approval

First oral diabetes treatment for cats receives FDA approval

The product bexagliflozin (Bexacat; Increvet Inc) is also the first new FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitor animal drug for all animal species. FDA officials have approved the first new oral drug for animals to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus that have not been previously treated with insulin. Bexagliflozin tablets (Bexacat; Increvet Inc) …

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Study provides new information on flea-borne bacteria with implications for cats and humans - University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Study provides new information on flea-borne bacteria with implications for cats and humans – University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Fleas are a nuisance. All pet owners, especially cat owners, know the annoyance they present. But fleas pose more of a risk than just an itchy pet. “Fleas are not just a nuisance; they actually carry disease,” says Erin Lashnits, assistant professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary …

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What Vets Need to Know About 3 Unconventional Diets for Cats

What Vets Need to Know About 3 Unconventional Diets for Cats

An onboard veterinary nutritionist explores the associated risks and potential benefits of unconventional feeding practices Unconventional cat diets and eating practices are becoming more and more common. Results of a 2020 study show that while 90% of pet cats are offered conventional commercial food, only 32% of these felines are exclusively fed conventional food. As …

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