Feline

An Exciting New Biomarker for Detecting Inflammation in Dogs - VMRD SAA for Canine Now Available!

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

PULLMAN, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterinary diagnostics manufacturer VMRD, Inc is delighted to announce the expansion of their patient-side product line to include serum amyloid A (SAA) tests for dogs! The addition of VMRD SAA for Canine to the existing SAA products for Feline and Equine offers even greater opportunity for veterinarians to elevate their patient care with improved detection of inflammation and infection in more species.

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  • This new offering, VMRD SAA for Canine, complements existing SAA products for Feline and Equine, providing veterinarians with enhanced capabilities for detecting inflammation and infection in a broader range of species, offering rapid and sensitive results within 10 minutes.
  • The addition of VMRD SAA for Canine to the existing SAA products for Feline and Equine offers even greater opportunity for veterinarians to elevate their patient care with improved detection of inflammation and infection in more species.
  • "The availability of VMRD SAA for Canine and VMRD SAA for Feline is a big win for companion animal veterinarians and their patients," declares Dr. Hines.
  • For more information on VMRD point-of-care products, including the VMRD SAA test for Canine, please visit our website at vmrd.com/poc or contact us at [email protected] .

The ASPCA® Announces Recipients of the 2022 Humane Awards

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) honors animal and human heroes who have gone above and beyond to make significant strides to improve animal welfare and make a difference in the lives of others. Exemplifying the ASPCA's humane mission in their communities and around the world, this year's 2022 ASPCA Humane Award recipients will be celebrated at the Humane Awards Luncheon, hosted by ASPCA supporter and NBC New York's Chuck Scarborough, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in New York City. 

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  • Exemplifying the ASPCA's humane mission in their communities and around the world, this year's 2022 ASPCA Humane Award recipients will be celebrated at the Humane Awards Luncheon, hosted by ASPCA supporter and NBC New York's Chuck Scarborough, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in New York City.
  • The ASPCA announces 2022 Humane Awards honorees, including Dog of the Year and Kid of the Year.
  • "Our 2022 ASPCA Humane Award winners demonstrate the impact of combining compassion and commitment to assist animals in need, as well as the power of the human-animal bond," said Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the ASPCA.
  • For more information on the 2022 Humane Awards Luncheon or to make a donation to the ASPCA, visit www.ASPCA.org/2022HAL .

Greater Good Charities And Royal Canin To Celebrate Feline Foster Individuals And Families

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Monday, November 8, 2021

ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Greater Good Charities, with the support of Royal Canin, opened the nomination portal for their annual Feline Foster Heroes Contest, which honors and rewards those individuals and families that selflessly open their homes and hearts to homeless cats and kittens.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Greater Good Charities, with the support of Royal Canin, opened the nomination portal for their annual Feline Foster Heroes Contest, which honors and rewards those individuals and families that selflessly open their homes and hearts to homeless cats and kittens.
  • "We often hear of volunteers or animal shelter employees going above and beyond to help save lives with pet foster programs, and not getting any recognition," said Liz Baker, CEO, Greater Good Charities.
  • To date, Greater Good Charities has provided over $28 million in support for COVID-19 disaster-relief, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support.
  • To learn more about how Greater Good Charities is amplifying the good across the globe, please visit greatergood.org or follow Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and TikTok .

Greater Good Charities and Royal Canin Kick-Off Feline Foster Heroes Contest to Celebrate National Shelter Appreciation Week

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Seattle, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Shelter Appreciation Week, Greater Good Charities , a national nonprofit that works to amplify the good, and Royal Canin, a global leader in cat and dog nutrition, launch the Feline Foster Heroes Contest via FelineFoster.org .

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  • Seattle, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of National Shelter Appreciation Week, Greater Good Charities , a national nonprofit that works to amplify the good, and Royal Canin, a global leader in cat and dog nutrition, launch the Feline Foster Heroes Contest via FelineFoster.org .
  • We often hear of volunteers or animal shelter employees going above and beyond to help save lives with pet foster programs, and not getting any recognition, said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities.
  • We want to use National Shelter Appreciation Week to shine a light on the work these foster heroes do, reward them for their work, and help the shelters they care so much about.
  • Greater Good Charities believes home environments are best for the health and well-being of a pet.

Achieve Work-Life Balance as Cat Parent With Pluto Square

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Owning a feline brings a certain sense of bliss for owners;there are many science-backed benefits of being a cat parent, and this should be a mutualistic relationship between owner and pet.

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  • Owning a feline brings a certain sense of bliss for owners;there are many science-backed benefits of being a cat parent, and this should be a mutualistic relationship between owner and pet.
  • The folks over at PLUTOshare some tips on how to keep cats happy while their owners are preoccupied with work.
  • Setting a pomodoro timer is an effective way to implement the dedicated playtime into the workflow.
  • PlutoSquare features an industry-first stepper and canopy, weight and safety sensors, and a sieve & drop for ultimate odor control.

The SHEBA® Brand Releases New Sleep-Inducing Ad to Help Cat Parents Get Back to Sleep

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

"\nThe content can be viewed on the SHEBA brand\'s YouTube channel, and across their Facebook , Instagram and Twitter pages.

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  • "\nThe content can be viewed on the SHEBA brand\'s YouTube channel, and across their Facebook , Instagram and Twitter pages.
  • The brand has also curated a 4 a.m. Lullaby Spotify Album to help feline families drift back to sleep.\nThe SHEBA Brand knows that cat owners love cats for their independent spirits, personalities, and discerning palates.
  • The SHEBA Brand appreciates the relationship between cats and their owners and uses that understanding to celebrate and fuel their unique bond.
  • Look for SHEBA premium cat food and cat treats at retailers nationwide.

A Season of Toxic Threats to Pets

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

While these annual favorites between Easter and Mother\'s Day brighten up gardens, rooms and faces, they contain toxins that can be deadly to pets, especially cats.

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  • While these annual favorites between Easter and Mother\'s Day brighten up gardens, rooms and faces, they contain toxins that can be deadly to pets, especially cats.
  • "Sometime in the middle of the night Emmy must have nibbled on the lilies and coated her face in pollen.
  • She looked like Simba from that birth scene in the Lion King, with that orange color on her face.
  • If you live with cats, it is critical to know which lilies are toxic to your feline friend.

New Biometric Study Proves Scientifically Designed Music by Pet Acoustics Calms Cats

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

To modify behavioral stress in cats, Janet Marlow , Sound Behaviorist and Founder of Pet Acoustics, innovated science-based music designed for feline acute hearing.

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  • To modify behavioral stress in cats, Janet Marlow , Sound Behaviorist and Founder of Pet Acoustics, innovated science-based music designed for feline acute hearing.
  • The benefits of this calming music have been repeatable and observable since it's use for cats beginning in 1997.
  • Pet Acoustics Inc., award-winning leader in the field of species-specific music initiated a new clinical study to show how their designed music induces a physiological and behavioral calmer state in cats through the analysis of their biometric data.
  • The Pet Acoustics feline calming music was played in a controlled study with no music playing for 24 hours and then with the music playing for 24 hours.

Survey Uncovers Reasons for Non-Adoption of Current Feline Spay/Neuter Recommendations

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Not all veterinarians are aware of or have implemented this new approach and in a recent survey sponsored by the Feline Fix by Five Months awareness campaign, some of the reasons for non-adoption of the current recommended protocol were uncovered.

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  • Not all veterinarians are aware of or have implemented this new approach and in a recent survey sponsored by the Feline Fix by Five Months awareness campaign, some of the reasons for non-adoption of the current recommended protocol were uncovered.
  • Responses from more than 200 licensed veterinarians in the United States were captured as part of a blind survey to determine attitudes toward feline sterilization.
  • The sample used for this survey included veterinarians who perform feline sterilization as a regular service offered through their practice.
  • The mission of the Feline Fix by Five campaign is to raise public awareness of the benefits of sterilizing cats by the age of five months.

Zoetis Receives European Commission Marketing Authorization for Solensia® (frunevetmab), a New Therapy for Feline Osteoarthritis Pain

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced that the European Commission has granted the marketing authorization for Solensia (frunevetmab), a new feline osteoarthritis treatment to alleviate pain.

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  • Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced that the European Commission has granted the marketing authorization for Solensia (frunevetmab), a new feline osteoarthritis treatment to alleviate pain.
  • OA pain in cats remains vastly undertreated, and Solensia is a prime example of our commitment to meaningful innovation in feline medicines.
  • By alleviating pain, Solensia helps generally improve physical activity level, sociability and quality of life of cats with OA.
  • A total of 76% of cat owners reported sustained improvement in signs of pain when their cats were treated with Solensia.