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MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes/Otology Conference
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MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes/Otology Conference
New Products For Immediate Release
Eicosacaps is the new name for the OFA Caps Plus EZ-C
Meetings
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
MalAcetic HC Wet Wipes/Otology Conference
LOU GOTTHELF presented two 45 minute seminars on MALASSEZIA OTITIS and OTITIS
MEDIA with the key information he usually presents in 4 hours in his nomadic
Medrx seminars He summarized one of the most difficult points which is when
to actually make the diagnosis, correlating clinical observations with cytology
results. For example, if ulceration of ears then treat as G-. but usually let
cytology as opposed to a C&S lead the treatment plan. If chronic or recurrent
within a short interval then consider treating as OM. He used good common sense
explaining when to use certain products in certain situations. For example,
he pointed out that using an alcoholic or detergent ear product in an ulcerated
ear would cause pain and further inflammation. Further, for in clinic cleansing,
Dr. Gotthelf prefers a low viscosity DSS product, like KlearWax, for waxy ears
because it seems to get into the horizontal canal better than the higher viscosity
cerumenolytics. He showed some excellent videos demonstrating otic pathology,
demonstrating when and how to flush (he loves the Medrx Earigator) and talked
about what to use.
SUE PATERSON then made her presentation about Pseudomonas Treatment, also showing some excellent video. Some points she made were that most C&S's do not consider topical MIC concentration much less the effect TrizEDTA has on the target organism and potentiating antibiotics; when and how to flush and what to use; Paterson likes MalAcetic over Malaseb as a shampoo since the former suds and cleans better (she mentioned that MalAcetic was strong enough to treat yet gentle enough to use just for hygiene). Contact time is important for cleansers like MalAcetic and TrizEDTA; that baytril has 14% susceptibility against Pseudomonas vs marbofloxin with 85%+ (marbofloxin injectable is not available in the US) It is important to use ample volume (.5 ml-2 ml/ear or using a gemish that overflows the ear) and to maintain treatment for long enough ( ed note: at least 60 days) and use BID.
ED Note: Use a gemish adding to a bottle of 4 ounce TrizEDTA, 12 ml of 100 mg/ml fluorquinolone (Baytril LA or marbofloxin) or aminoglycosides (be careful due to ototoxicity). Corticosteroids are used systemically as opposed to topically. The importance of systemic antibiotics, if used at all, is severely diminished.
Other points made in the conference and Q&A were:
Yada, Yada
JAY MAIDEN, JACK WHITE, AL LINGUA and occasionally even JESSICA MELMAN joined
YT at the booth, which was quite busy.
TNAVC was a winner of a show again. Despite being saddled with dates too close to the New Year (which will improve next year, Jan 13-17). The crowd was enthusiastic, abundant and received excellent value for CE and exhibits.
Hospitality was the key difference between this show and any other of it's size. Lunch tickets were provided for booth workers and attendees. An exhibitor hospitality room was always stocked with coffee and delicious cookies. The exhibitor/speakers reception on Tuesday nite fed us all roast beef, pasta, cheese, dessert and more than ample free booze. DONNA GINTY and her side kick/assistant SHANNON CLYATT seemed tireless. The buses moved people quickly and entertained the masses with TV monitors playing Paw and Order where a vet prosecuted diseases and a gavel like sound similar to the TV show went off when a point was made. The vet industry's very own band, Projectile, again opened, this time for REO Speedwagon.
DAVID SENIOR, it turns out, was the point person for Katrina relief for the
LSU vet school shelter. Still, he had time to handle his responsibilities for
the TNAVC, with apparent attention to detail despite having an unnecessary abundance
of attention sent his way by YT. For those of you who still want to help out,
please consider sending support to the LSU vet school where funds are needed
due to Katrina.
University of Minnesota dentist GARY GOLDSTEIN visited and traded stories about
MIKE MARK (Houston). GARY LANDSBERG visited form the frozen tundra of Canada
where partner STEVE WAISGLASS held down the fort. ANGIE ROMANI, ClipperVac,
was working hard at his booth (this should please wife MARLENE, back at the
PA grooming school).
Ever wonder where the "In heat" or "Will bite" labels come from? DAVE HOWARD and his two sisters, DARLA RAE and DONNA MARKIA, together run Para Medical Labels. Dave and I have a common acquaintance to which we thought of dedicating a veterinary version of the Darwin awards. If anyone has any good stories please forward them to me. In the TV realm, Dr KAROON Chaiwongroj of Thailand wants to know if anyone has any videos of pet bloopers for his TV show. Please send them to dermapet@aol.com with knowledge they may be used again.
PATRICK RAYBURN visited the Missouri VMA in Branson where 600 vets registered and competed for a $10,000 cash raffle.
AVMA GHLIT. Anyone besides me have trouble getting his or her insurance card(s) for getting prescriptions filled? The bill surely arrived on time.
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
(and now MalAcetic HC Wipes), KlearWax, 2 new Equine products, TrizEDTA Plus
and MalAcetic Otic AP. We have several more in line, but, as a small company
have to maintain focus on our core strength which is otology and dermatology.
New Products For Immediate Release
MalAcetic HC WET WIPES. MalAcetic HC is now in a convenient to use large Wet Wipe which will be introduced at the WVC in Las Vegas. This utilizes our patent protected MalAcetic line of acetic and boric acid products which have both cleansing and antimicrobial effects and merges them with the anti-inflammatory effects of hydrocortisone.
TrizEDTA Plus (our patented, USP containing tris-EDTA product with .15% Chlorhexidine gluconate) and MalAcetic Otic AP (our patented MalAcetic Otic with an apple fragrance) were 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.
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 Shampoo 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.
Otic products are the #1 reason pet-owners re-visit the vet clinic and/or visit
for an OTC product (Vet Economics).
Eicosacaps is the new name for the OFA Caps Plus EZ-C
EICOSACAPS is 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.
We will be at WVC on Feb 20-22 at booth 517 in Las Vegas, at both the VIRGINIA VMA and MINNESOTA VMA meetings on Feb 2-5. We also to OHIO VMA Feb 23-26 in Columbus where it's organizers ignore the dwindling interest due to the chronological closeness to Vegas. We will also attend the PENN meeting, March 2-4 in Philadelphia, then AAHA in LONG BEACH, CA March on March 18-22.
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 is in 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.
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