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July 2006
DermaPet 15th Anniversary
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Dentees Continues To Show A Substantial Increase In Market Share
PetCARE TV Receives Prestigious Communicator Award for 2005
Lou Gotthelf's Small Animal Ear Diseases
15 years ago, DermaPet was conceived with what is now DermaLyte Shampoo and with a spray-on, leave-on conditioner that has now been improved to DermAllay Conditioner. We started as a hard-working, service oriented company that looked to use natural products to cure ever-day derm problems and stayed the course. Private labels supported us for the first 6 years until we became profitable, mainly from our MalAcetic line. We now have a vast array of products in the derm, nutraceutical and dental disciplines in multiple labels sold worldwide. We are known as experts in manufacturing quality products and understanding vet's needs from the trenches. CHRIS VON STEIN , our COO, has won two awards in the last year for Service and Fulfillment; under his leadership we have avoided all but short back-orders. DAVE BROWN, our CFO, keeps our numbers on track. Industry veteran, JACK WHITE, VP SALES, has built and operates the sales force, maintains distributor relations and guides us with his vast industry experience. Please join us in celebrating our 15th Anniversary this quarter.
While we have just released LIMEPLUS DIP, the industry standard for topical treatment of dermatophytosis, we continue to do research on our MalAcetic line. You will find an expanded version of articles on our web site Our most recent additions are our articles on Dermatophytosis.
A Comparison of Two Anti-Fungal Shampoos In The Management of Dermatophytosis In A Cattery E.Cook, S.Paterson, B.Pickavance
Dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis was identified on the basis of
clinical signs, typical fluorescence of infected hairs and positive ringworm
culture in every cat in a cattery of 14 Persians. The study was designed to
assess the benefits of a 2% boric acid and 2% acetic acid shampoo in improvement
of clinical signs and the presence of positive cultures from the cats and the
environment versus a 2% chlorhexidine and 2% miconazole shampoo which has been
shown to increase the time to clinical cure and decrease environmental contamination.
Both shampoos were used in combination with itraconazole.
A history and physical examination in each case revealed no signs of systemic
ill health. The cattery was both FeLV and FIV free.
The cats were divided into two groups (Group A and B) which were as closely as possible age and sex matched. All of the animals had clinical signs of dermatophytosis on examination and all had positive cultures on the basis of toothbrush brushings submitted to a commercial laboratory (Axiom Laboratories). The two groups were separated into three pens. The cats in Group A were maintained in Pen A. Those from Group B were divided into two groups Group B1 and Group B2. This was to segregate the two entire stud toms from the intact females. Group B1 was maintained in Pen B1 and those from B2 in Pen B2. All of the cats were treated with itraconazole (Itrafungal, Jannsen) at a dose of 5mg/kg body weight once daily.
All of the cats were shampooed twice weekly. Group A were shampooed with the boric acid/acetic acid shampoo, Group B with the chlorhexidine/miconazole shampoo. At the start of the study all of the cats and the pens cultured positive for Microsporum canis. In addition to culture all cats were scored on a scale of 1-5 for coat condition and degree of scale. After 3 weeks repeat cultures were taken from all of the cats and the environment. One cat from Group A was found to be negative for M. Canis and two from Group B.
The environment was still positive in all pens. At week 6 all of the cats in both groups and the environment were negative for M. canis. Two further cultures were performed from the environment and all cats at week 9 and week 12. All further cultures were negative. A good improvement was seen in both groups for improvement in coat condition and degree of scale. There was no significant difference in the scores from either group.
This small pilot study demonstrated that both shampoo treatments in combination
with Itraconazole produced a rapid and complete clinical cure of the dermatophytosis
in both sets of cats. No relapse has been recorded 9 months after the cattery
was cleared of infection.
Yada, Yada
We have just been advised that the Mandalay Bay and The Hotel in Las Vegas
have a severe room shortage for Sunday, February 18. In fact, there are no rooms
available that night due to the NBA All Star game. My advice is to book your
rooms NOW at the Four Seasons while you can get them.
We will be in HONOLULU for the AVMA, July 15-19.
MedRx is offering CE
with EAR Seminars by LOU GOTTHELF in PHILADELPHIA on July 16. For more information
call 888-392-1234 or visit their web site to find out when one is coming near
you.
Dentees Continues To Show A Substantial Increase In Market Share
DENTEES continues to show a substantial increase in market share, of late.
We suspect this, in part, may be due to all the press Greenies, who were recently
bought by Mars, is receiving. DENTEES are a softer, gentler, more digestible
version with acetic acid, HMP for the teeth and gum health, and odofactants
for the breath. The term odofactant was coined by PETER EMILY.
MALACETIC Otic AP is a gentler version of MalAcetic Otic. In those rare cases
where a pet may react you can now try MalAcetic AP and/or back off from all
topicals, and/or try a corticosteroid systemically first and/or dilute the MalAcetic
Otic.
TrizEDTA and TrizEDTA Plus are truly Aqueous products with virtually no propylene
glycol or any other surfactants or preservatives. These are stable (3 year shelf
life) and effective products with decades of R&D proving their efficacy.
See our discussion with WOOLEY in the April 06 newsletter.
Welcome to our newest Territory Manager, Dottie Asmussen, who will handle the Midwest. She can be reached at dottie.asmussen@gmail.com or 573-406-8616.
HARRY STEGALL is now covering the Mid Atlantic States (NC, SC, GA, VA and others). Harry resides in Charlotte and can be reached at 704-577-3830, dermapet@carolina.rr.com .
ROB CONN handles the West Coast. Rob can be reached at 818.585.0632 (Cell) or rob.DermaPet@adelphia.net.
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.
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.
PetCARE TV Receives Prestigious Communicator Award for 2005
PetCARE TV Network is introducing an updated, inexpensive version of its DVD
for new pet owners, to be included with "new pet" starter kits, titled
"Welcome Home Your New Friend". The objective of the DVD is to educate
new pet owners about the behavioral challenges they will likely face with their
new pet and the importance of "partnering" with their veterinarian.
Contact them at info@petcaretv.com .
Go to http://www.petcaretv.com
for more information.
3rd Quarter 15th ANNIVERSARY SALE
MalAcetic Otic
4oz Buy 11 get 1 Free
8oz Buy 10 get 2 Free
16oz Buy 5 get 1 Free
MalAcetic Otic AP
4 oz Buy 11 get 1 Free
MalAcetic HC
2oz Buy 10 get 2 Free
MalAcetic Shampoo
8oz Buy 10 get 2 Free
16oz Buy 5 get 1 Free
Gallon Buy 1 get 1 Free
MalAcetic Conditioner
8oz Buy 9 get 3 Free
16oz Buy 5 get 1 Free
TrizEDTA Aqueous
4oz Buy 10 get 2 Free
16oz Buy 5 get 1 Free
TrizEDTA Plus (.15% Chlorhexidine)
Buy 1 get 1 Free
MalAcetic Wet Wipes
25 count Buy 10 get 2 Free
100 count Buy 5 get 1 Free
MalAcetic AP Wet Wipes
25 count Buy 10 get 2 Free
MalAcetic HC Wipes
Buy 10 get 2 Free
KlearWax
4oz Buy 10 get 2 Free
Call your DermaPet Distributor or 800 755 4738 for ordering information
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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