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December 2003
Volume Impt in Otitis Topical Tx
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Volume Impt in Otitis Topical Tx
Have a FREE DVD and TV In Your Clinic
"Ear Diseases and Altered Hearing" Included in Geriatrics & Gerontology of the Dog
In Search of an Abyssinian, Female kitten
Territory ManagersVolume Impt in Otitis Topical Tx
VOLUME is very important in ear treatments. For the treatment of bacterial
otitis, while previous newsletters addressed the “tweaking” of the
Gemish (as described in 7 Steps to Ear Therapy,
at dermapet.com), it is important to emphasize that .5-2 ml of Gemish/liquid
should be applied TWO times daily in each affected ear. This pretty much eliminates
any commercial products, which generally come in 7.5 to 15 ml (large) sizes.
When treating Pseudomonas or other bad microbes, the current recommendation
is to add 6 ml (600 mg) of Baytril LA (Large Animal injectable) or Marbofloxin
100 mg/ml, if you are in a place where you can get it. If systemic corticosteroids
are not used then for the first 2 weeks, take out 24 ml aliquots and add 8 mg
of Sodium Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (DSP). Then clean the ear twice daily
with TrizEDTA and treat with the “DSP Gemish.” The volume is required
to reach the large affected surface area in the external horizontal canal and
the tympanic bulla in the middle ear.
The importance for large doses of systemic antibiotics on a long term basis
has been downplayed to only 21 days (by yours truly); others suggest using even
less systemic antibiotics. Topical treatment, on the other hand, could last
for months.
Tax Shelter
If you are from the US, have not already bought a Sports Utility Vehicle and
you have business income then now is the time. They are 100% deductible as long
as they are at least 6000 pounds and you spend less than $100,000 per year on
equipment.
Have a FREE DVD and TV In Your Clinic
Soon you may be eligible to have a FREE DVD and TV in your clinic. PetCARE Television Network (www.petcaretv.com) , the fast growing reception based client education television network plans to announce international expansion after positive meetings at WSAVC in Thailand. PCTV is also poised to announce it has received SEC approval for public trading.
"Ear Diseases and Altered Hearing" Included in Geriatrics & Gerontology of the Dog
Geriatrics & Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, 2nd Ed. by JOHNNY HOSKINS by Elsevier just came in with my chapter “Ear Diseases and Altered Hearing.” More on this including excerpts will appear in future newsletters.
In Search of an Abyssinian, Female kitten
In Search of an Abyssinian, Female kitten, Red or ruddy for the family of a commander of the Flying Tigers. Will pay reasonable amount. If anyone knows of one please contact me at dermapet@aol.com.
Medrx, San Diego
Led by BILL TOPLIFF and attended by ”Can-you-hear-me-now” JOYCE HEFLIN,
our hard working TM, forty-eight vets showed up from as far away as Ohio to
hear LOU GOTTHELF. While Lou, Bill and I played golf at a beautiful course,
we were unable to get a tee time at legendary Torrey Pines where BRUCE LINDSAY(SD)
thinks the starter to be more influential than the mayor.
CD For Cats
Animal psychologists from Vienna's University of Veterinary Medicine have developed a CD of music composed especially for cats. The researchers noted that aggression levels dropped and the cats would sit by the loudspeakers when the music was played. In Austria, the CD's are available exclusively from veterinarians.
"Fulfillment" is the new buzzword among trendy California dog
lovers
"Fulfillment" is the new buzzword among trendy California dog lovers,
according to the Los Angeles Times. The idea is to figure out what a dog was
born to do - herd, hunt, retrieve, sit decoratively on laps - and find ways
to do it. Some enterprising California farmers have capitalized on the trend.
For instance, some provide (for a fee, of course) a field stocked with sheep
where a dog owner can let his mutt actually "embrace their destiny"
by herding sheep. Many dog owners enroll their pets in recreational and sporting
associations, sometimes organized by activity (obedience, therapy, search and
rescue) and other times by breed. Dogs have play dates or walking dates. Dog
day-care centers cater to those guilt-ridden owners who find it necessary to
go to work.
DermaPet announces Patent # US 6,610,276 B2 Multi-functional Dental Composition
We are pleased to announce Patent # US 6,610,276 B2 Multi-functional Dental
Composition which protects our DentAcetic line. Look for many innovative dental
products in the near future.
We’ll be in Williamsburg at the Colonial Conference December 4-7. This
is another LEE show by RALPH, MARTHA and HOWIE. RON WHITFORD, the program chair,
will have the best international speakers presenting. And the outlets await
those who want to XMAS shop. CHUCK MICHAELS will host the DermaPet booth.
MedRx is offering CE
with EAR Seminars by LOU GOTTHELF on the road next inATLANTA on 12/7 and 12/14
in TAMPA. Call 888-392-1234 to register or find out when one is coming near
you.
MALACETIC OTIC and the EAR/SKIN CLEANSER are one and the same. We have just started using the trade name MalAcetic Otic since we are consolidating the shampoo, conditioner, ear/skin and wet wipes under one registered mark. Except for the label change, the product is otherwise the same.
COLIN FERGUSON, formerly of IVD, is our new Midwest rep. He can be reached
at 614-539-9176, cferguso@columbus.rr.com.
JOYCE HEFLIN, our West Coast TM, is the proud creator of the “Can You Hear
Me Now” approach, which is our new company theme. The “old work-horse”
CHUCK MICHAELS , PATRICK RAYBURN and PHIL BRUCE continue to ride with distributor
reps. All our sales are guided by the capable JACK WHITE jag6410@aol.com
or call 866-DERMAPET. For the TM nearest you please email, look at our web
site or call us.
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