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2nd Annual DermaPet Otology Symposium at TNAVC
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2nd Annual DermaPet Otology Symposium at TNAVC
New Products For Immediate Release
Eicoscaps New Name For OFA Caps Plus EZ-C and Garlic
Territory Managers
Specials
DermaLyte Is the New Name for DermaHypoCs
PetCARE TV Has Formed Alliance With the American Animal
Hospital Association
Release of MalAcetic HC Shampoo, MalAcetic HC Conditioner and MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes
Lou Gotthelf's Small Animal Ear Diseases
2nd Annual DermaPet Otology Symposium at TNAVC
We have been quite fortunate and busy this year, and are quite thankful for
it. We have placed several new products on the market including MalAcetic HC,
KlearWax, 2 new Equine products and now, TrizEDTA Plus and MalAcetic Aqueous.
We have several more in line, but, as a small company have to maintain focus
on our core strength which is otology and dermatology. To that end we want to
invite you to the 2nd Annual DermaPet Otology Symposium at TNAVC on Sunday January
8 at the Marriott. LOU GOTTHELF and SUE PATERSON (UK) are two excellent speakers
who have both published textbooks and numerous articles on otology.
New Products For Immediate Release
TrizEDTA Plus (our patented, USP containing tris-EDTA product with .15% Chlorhexidine gluconate) and MalAcetic Aqueous (our patented MalAcetic Otic with an apple fragrance) will be introduced to the market at TNAVC in Orlando.
TrizEDTA potentiates chlorhexidine exponentially creating a powerful antimicrobial that when antibiotics are added should be the deciding factor, particularly in gram negative infections in the skin, respiratory and urogenital systems.
MalAcetic Otic, our patented franchise product, is currently the treatment
of choice by many experts for Malassezia otitis. It is not ototoxic. While most
people love the pleasant peach fragrance, there are some who do not. For those
who would like an alternative to the peach, we have placed this apple fragranced
product on the market.
Yada, Yada
During the holiday season when there are virtually no trade shows, gossip
is hard to come by. We would like to thank DAVID SENIOR for providing some when
he asked TNAVC exhibitors their needs for treasured VIP parking passes. Kind
as he is, he is still accepting requests for these VIP passes for those that
have unusual circumstances.. Be advised, though, that he may share these circumstances
with a ever-growing circle of TNAVC officials. So, for seamless access to the
parking challenged Gaylord or info on TNAVC, please contact the ever so helpful
David Senior.
As you note above, DermaPet will attend the TNAVC, which in our mind is the
premier veterinary show in the world, followed closely by WVC in Vegas and the
BSAVA in Birmingham. You will find us in Orlando at booth 517 or scurrying around
between wet labs in dentistry and otology in a car with a VIP parking pass prominently
displayed.
More New Products
DermaPet is pleased to announce our first products specifically designed
for the EQUINE market.
MALACETIC EQ Shampoo is a medicated shampoo useful as a degreaser and in assisting treatment of most microbial infections including Dermatophilus, scratches and ringworm using our patented 2% acetic and 2% boric acids. Available only from veterinarians in a convenient to use 16 oz size.
DERMALLAY EQ uses our cosmetic grade, solubilized oatmeal which is useful as
a general cleanser and for it's anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic properties.
Available only from veterinarians in a convenient to use 16 oz size.
Evaluating a Boric and Acetic Acid Shampoo
GENE NESBITT, VETERINARY MEDICINE, 10-05, p 726 conducted an 8 week trial involving
72 dogs with either seasonal or non-seasonal pruritus. As part of the study,
we assessed the effects of an antifungal and antibacterial shampoo (as well
as fatty acid supplementation and antibiotic and antihistamine administration)
in controlling pruritus in dogs. To control secondary factors contributing to
pruritus, all the dogs were bathed weekly with a commercial shampoo containing
2% acetic acid and 2% boric acid in a soapless vehicle with moisturizers (MALACETIC
Shampoo, DERMAPET). The shampoo contained no anti-inflammatory agents. We concluded
that weekly bathing reduced the Malassezia species, cocci and aeroallergens
on the skin’s surface and that this reduction may have contributed to significant
overall improvement in the dog’s skin parameter scores.
Evaluation of the IN VITRO Effect of TrizEDTA on the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of Enrofloxacin Against Ciprofloxacin Resistant PSEUDOMONAS Aeruginosa. GOTTHELF L and Gbadamosi S (AAVD presentation)
This study examined the in vitro effect of TrizEDTA on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of enrofloxacin (ENRO) against 12 strains of ciprofloxacin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The bacterial strains were resistant to ciprofloxacin (MIC>2 µg/ml, and 5 µg/ml disks). Minimally passaged cultures of the bacterial strains were grown on nutrient agar, and suspended in 50 mM tris hydrochloride solution at a concentration equivalent to 0.5 McFarland turbidity standard, optical density(OD) range of 0.08 to 0.10 according to the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standard (NCCLS) recommendation.
To determine the endpoint MIC, the bacterial suspensions were incubated at 37º C for 30 minutes, and were then transferred into wells of microtiter plates containing two-fold dilutions of ENRO in Mueller-Hinton broth. Following overnight incubation at 37º C, wells were examined to determine the endpoint MIC of ENRO against each bacterial strain. Bacterial cultures were resistant to ENRO at endpoint MICs ranging from 227 µg/ml to 7.09 µg/ml The same protocol was repeated after TrizEDTA exposure for 5 minutes at 37º C. Susceptibility to ENRO MIC decreased to lower than 1.7 µg/ml for all strains. These observations were further evaluated using 10X bacterial concentrations with similar results. These findings suggest that TrizEDTA exhibits a sparing in vitro effect on the MIC of enrofloxacin against ciprofloxacin resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and may benefit treatment of otitis externa infections with both susceptible and resistant Pseudomonas bacteria.
Otic products are the #1 reason pet-owners re-visit the vet clinic and/or visit
for an OTC product (Vet Economics).
EICOSACAPS will be the new name for the OFA Caps Plus EZ-C and garlic. This is our omega 3/6 version very similar to DermCaps except we also have the antioxidants (Vitamins E and C) plus zinc and garlic.
KlearWax is a potent cerumenolytic, degreasing, dewaxing product containing Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate (DSS) and Urea Peroxide. DSS emulsifies wax and debris. Urea Peroxide is a foaming agent to break up larger clumps of debris. This product is recommended for in house cleansing to clear away debris enabling better visualization of the otic canal and TM. It is available in a 4 ounce size in an applicator bottle.
Besides TNAVC at Booth 1208. WVC at booth 517 in Las Vegas
MedRx is offering CE with EAR Seminars by LOU GOTTHELF.
Lou will also be speaking at the Low Country Veterinary Conference February 13, 2006, in Charleston, S.C. the Pennsylvania VMA at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico on February 15 then at a MedRx WetLab in Chattanooga, TN, on March 12, 2006
For more information call 888-392-1234 or visit their web site to find out
when one is coming near you.
Al LINGUA will handle the NE from New Jersey north. Al can be reached at 860-810-7280 or ajlingua@aol.com.
KIM CAREY is responsible for the West Coast Kim can be reached at k_carey59@hotmail.com or 916-276-3539.
JAY MAIDEN is our TM for the SE US. Jay can be reached at 727-560-2325 or jaymaiden@verizonmail.com.
COLIN FERGUSON is our Midwest rep. He can be reached at 614-539-9176, cferguso@columbus.rr.com.
The "old work-horse" CHUCK MICHAELS (MidAtlantic TM) and PATRICK RAYBURN (SW TM) ducks2003@cox.net 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.
1st Quarter Specials
DenTees Chews or Stars- Buy 10 and get 2
free
DentAcetic Dental Gel or Dental
Wipes - Buy a case and get a case free
EicosaDerm - Buy nine 8oz and get 3 free
or buy five 32oz and get one free
Gallons. Buy 3 and Get 1 FREE.
EicosaDerm is now available in a 32 ounce economy size
Call your DermaPet Distributor or 800 755 4738 for ordering information.
DermaLyte Is the New Name for DermaHypoCs
DermaLyte is the new name for DermaHypoCs.
DermaLyte is our original hypoallergenic shampoo which contains no animal protein,
soap, dyes or fragrances. DermaLyte, available in 8 oz and gallons, is in our
new clear bottles with the purple caps.
PetCARE TV Has Formed Alliance With the American Animal Hospital Association
PetCARE TV has formed an alliance with the American Animal Hospital Association(AAHA)
making a special AAHA version of its popular monthly reception room client education
DVD available to AAHA member hospitals. Also, PetCARE TV will be airing two
new AVMA PSAs titled " Is Your Cat Healthy" and "How Often Does
Your Pet Need A Wellness Exam". These two segments will start appearing
on the December DVD. Lastly, PetCARE TV has arranged for including current pet
news topics from Dr. Jim Humphries Veterinary News Network to be shown on its
monthly DVDs. One of the December topics will be "Disaster Planning with
your pets".
Release of MalAcetic HC Shampoo, MalAcetic HC Conditioner and MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes
Coming soon, we will release MalAcetic HC Shampoo, MalAcetic HC Conditioner and MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes. The Conditioner is a leave-on, dry-on product. All MalAcetic HC products retain their antimicrobial efficacy (See New Treatment of Malassezia Otitis, Gotthelf, Vet Forum, 7/97; Efficacy of an Acetic Acid/Boric Acid Ear Cleaning Solution for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Malassezia sp. Otitis Externa Aust Vet Pract 34[2]:79-82 Jun'04 (PDF) and Susceptibility of Selected Otitis Externa Pathogens to Individual and Mixtures of Acetic and Boric Acids, Benson CE, Proc 14th AAVD/ACVD meeting, 1998).
Lou Gotthelf's Small Animal Ear Diseases
Lou
Gotthelf's Small Animal Ear Diseases 2nd Ed is out. There is a chapter by
YT as well as many others. At $64.95 this is a great deal considering all the
color photos and the fact that ears represent up to 20% of your business.
DermaPet Vision Statement
To be recognized as the leader in developing new and innovative, all natural
yet highly effective products for the veterinary community.
DermaPet Mission Statement
To contribute to your growth and that of the veterinary industry by providing
excellent, unique, innovative all natural yet highly effective products that
embrace the pet, veterinarian, and client relationship.
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