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MalAcetic HC Technical Bulletin
Lou Gotthelf's Small Animal Ear Diseases
MalAcetic HC Technical Bulletin
MALACETIC AP is now available, by popular demand, in a 16 ounce size (6 bottles/case).
The AP is the only otic we know of on the market with absolutely no propylene
glycol. It is also for those who prefer the pleasant apple scent over our popular
peach.
TECHNICAL BULLETINS are available for MALACETIC, MALACETIC HC and TRIZEDTA on
our web site and in print. Please ask your TM or distributor for a hard copy.
The following is the text of our MalAcetic HC Technical Bulletin. For the full
four color version with references please go to MalAcetic
HC Technical Bulletin
MalAcetic® HC Technical Bulletin
MalAcetic® HC is an exciting concept in aural health from DermaPet.
Why Use MalAcetic® HC?
MalAcetic® HC bridges the gap between ear cleaning and topical ear treatments.
Competitor's products only address the Perpetuating Factors that contribute
to otitis such as infection. MalAcetic® HC has the power to deal with infection1,
2, 3, 4 but can directly deal with the Primary
Triggers which underlie all cases of otitis2. It is well recognized that up
to 90% of all canine ear disease is caused by allergy.2, 3
Treatment with MalAcetic® HC should not stop once the infection has resolved,
it should continue to keep the dog comfortable and prevent recurrence. Leading
dermatologists suggest that maintenance therapy for allergic dogs should not
only contain components to prevent infection returning but, just as importantly,
a gentle anti-inflammatory to treat the allergic process directly. Using MalAcetic®
HC regularly not only treats and helps prevent recurrent infections but helps
reduce allergic itch which can be debilitating for dog and owner alike.
Product Description
This unique product encompasses:
1. The antibacterial action of acetic acid
2. The anti-yeast activity of boric acid
3. The soothing properties of hydrocortisone
MalAcetic® HC's dual mode of action helps:
We recommend long term cleaning of the ears of any dog with recurrent otitis
externa. Aim to cleanse the ears once or twice weekly on a long term basis to
keep the pet comfortable. A 2 oz. bottle of MalAcetic® HC should last a pet
4-8 weeks if used for maintenance.
Available in 2 oz. and 8 oz. bottles, 12 per case.
1. Benson, C.E., Proceedings of the ACVD/AAVD meetings, 1998.
2. Gotthelf, L., Small Animal Ear Diseases 2nd Ed textbook, Elsevier, 2006.
3. Gotthelf L. and Young, S., New treatment for Malassezia, Vet Forum, 9/1997.
4. Bassett R. et al, Efficacy of Acetic/Boric Acid solutions in treating and
preventing Malassezia, Austral Vet J, 2004. © 2007
For our other Technical Bulletins, please click on the following links:
TrizEDTA Technical Bulletin
MalAcetic
Technical Bulletin
ORLANDO, 25th TNAVC
The best conference of the year, every year, once again brought almost 16,000
attendees including 5,988 vet and 1745 techs, 711 practice managers and 3799
exhibitors from all over the world. Congrats go to DONNA GINDY (Director of
Exhibits and Marketing, and Colin Burrows, Exec Director and all their staff
and officers.
The Fourth Annual Otology Symposium once again had standing room only with numerous
people sitting in the aisles and outside watching on the monitors. LOU GOTTHELF
and ROD ROSYCHUK presented their views on how to approach acute and chronic,
Malassezia and Gram negative otitis cases. Naturally, ROD talked about rods.
PETER IHRKE while remembering the merits of LIMEPLUS Dip told me it took him
43 hours from Davis to Orlando. IAN BARCLAY attended from the UK and represented
SUE PATERSON from DermaPet UK. JACK and the rest of the DermaPet team (AL LINGUA,
JAY MAIDEN and DOTTIE ASMUSSEN) had the pleasure of dining with JEANETTE DAIGLE,
ROD, RANDY LEFEBRE and LEE TYNER (Mississippi State). LOU had travel delays.
We unfortunately just missed seeing VALERIE FADOK, who will also be in Vegas
at WVC. We did see RANDY THOMAS and DOUG DEBOER. LINDA JACOBSON and ALICE WOLF
visited.
We will be at the:
BOB MARSHALL handles the Northwest. Bob can be contacted at
bob.dermapet@sbcglobal.net, and 916-290-3557.
DOTTIE ASMUSSEN handles IL, IA, WI, MN, NE, KS, MO, ND, and SD. Dottie lives
in Hannibal, MO and can be reached at
dottie.asmussen@gmail.com or 573-406-8616.
ROB CONN handles the southern region of the West Coast. Rob can be reached at
818.585.0632 (Cell) or rob.dermapet@sbcglobal.net
Al LINGUA is in the NE from New Jersey north. Al can be reached at 860-810-7280
or ajlingua@aol.com.
JAY MAIDEN is our TM for the SE US (FL MS, AL, TN, KY) . Jay can be reached
at 727-560-2325 or jaymaiden@verizonmail.com
.
The "old work-horse" CHUCK MICHAELS fencepostcharlie@yahoo.com or 240-447-7248,
works the Middle eastern US, PA, WV, DC, MD, VA and DE.
PATRICK RAYBURN (SW TM) ducks2003@suddenlink.net
or 817-559-7878, continues to ride with distributor reps.
All our sales are guided by the capable JACK WHITE jag6410@aol.com
or call 866-3376 or 866-DERMAPET.
For the TM nearest you please email, look at our web site or call us.
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.
MedRx is offering CE with EAR Seminars
by LOU GOTTHELF. For more information call 888-392-1234
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