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What's new in drug therapy for small animals? (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

A test is available to detect the MDR-1 genetic deletion that leads to P-glycoprotein deficiencies in collies and related breeds.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories in cats (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

The cat as a species represents a therapeutic challenge when trying to use NSAIDs safely.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Confusion, complaints drive online Rx certification

April 1, 2009

Complaints against online veterinary pharmacies fueled the formation of a new certification program.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

The perils of compounding (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Compounding is and always has been a critical component to the provision of individualized drug care to the small animal patient.

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Biotherapeutics: Pre, pro and synbiotics in small animals (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

The concept that microbes might be beneficial, rather than simply detrimental, to health, enjoys a long history of anectodal evidence.

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Antimicrobial resistance: A clinical perspective (Proceedings)

April 1, 2009

Increasingly, the veterinary practitioner will find that the favorite drug of choice is no longer a viable option. The role of resistance in therapeutic failure of antimicrobials is well established.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Pharmaceutical research foundation created with $10,000 donation

March 11, 2009

National Report - The first research foundation dedicated to veterinary pharmacology has been created through start-up funds from the American Academy of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (AAVPT).

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Merck, Schering-Plough merger announced

March 9, 2009

Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- Merck & Co. and Schering-Plough Corp. announced a $41.1 billion merger March 9, but it's unclear at this point how it will affect both companies' animal-health businesses.

Source: ELSEVIER

Breed distribution of multidrug sensitivity polymorphism among dogs

February 1, 2009

Pharmacogenetics is the study of the role of genetic composition on the response to drugs. Individual variations in adverse effects and efficacy of drugs are mainly determined by genetic polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing enzymes, drug receptors, or drug transporters.

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