Revolutionary Cat Temperature Check: Is the Traditional Method Outdated?
Rectal temperature (RT) measurement has long been considered the gold standard for assessing body temperature in mammals, including our feline friends. However, this method is not without its drawbacks, particularly for cats, as it can cause stress and defensive behavior. This has led to a growing demand for more stress-free clinical techniques that still provide accurate medical care. A novel approach involves using subcutaneous temperature-sensing identification microchips, which not only comply with legal requirements but also offer a measure of subcutaneous temperature (MT).
MSD Animal Health Receives Positive CVMP Opinion for an Injectable Formulation of BRAVECTO® (Fluralaner) for Use in Dogs
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK), today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) issued a positive opinion for BRAVECTO® (fluralaner) 150 mg/ml powder and solvent for suspension for injection for dogs. The CVMP recommends the product for approval for the treatment and persistent killing of fleas (Ctenocephalides felis and Ctenocephalides canis) and ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes hexagonus, and Dermacentor reticulatus) for 12 months. If the European Commission (EC) adopts the recommendation, this injectable formulation of BRAVECTO can be used by or under the supervision of a veterinarian and for administration to dogs and puppies six months of age and older.