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New wound care gel promises to eliminate dreaded Cone of Shame

May 24, 20247 min

A random review of social media platforms will reveal hundreds, if not thousands, of supposedly funny videos shared by owners of a humiliated pet using the clunky Elizabethan collar, also known as the Elizabethan cone, E-collar, or Cone of Shame. Pets can be seen in these videos knocking into furniture, struggling to eat, running in circles, or just looking forlorn. This humiliation could soon be a thing of the past, however. KeraVet Bio, maker of...

by Sandy Pawpaw

All About Pets Curious Tales

U.S. FDA clears generic from India to treat heart ailment in dogs

April 28, 20245 min

The first generic of veterinary drug pimobendan, used to manage congestive heart failure in dogs due to clinical myxomatous mitral valve disease or dilated cardiomyopathy has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug is manufactured by Cronus Pharma Specialities India Pvt Ltd, the Hyderabad-based manufacturing subsidiary of privately held U.S. veterinary drug research company Cronus Pharma based in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The FDA on Thursday approved Pimomedin chewable tablets for...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Record-breaking attendance at Global Pet Expo 2024

April 6, 20248 min

The 20th Global Pet Expo, held in Orlando, Florida, on March 20-22, was the biggest edition yet of the pet industry’s premier event, with nearly 20,000 attendees from over 85 countries and over 1,100 companies booking 343,500 net sq ft of exhibition space, the organizers said in a press release. The event is hosted annually by the American Pet Products Association and the Pet Industry Distributors Association at the Orange County Convention Center. Global Pet...

by Staff Reporter

All About Pets Features

Global pet care market seen crossing $400 billion by 2028

April 2, 20248 min

The global pet care market is expected to cross U.S. $400 billion in value by 2028 from U.S. $295 billion in 2022, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.22%, according to an outlook and forecast report for 2023-28 released on ResearchAndMarkets.com. A press release from Research And Markets said that while the global pet care market is highly fragmented with multiple players across various segments, it continues to be dominated by international players...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets Curious Tales

US firm testing drug to increase lifespan of dogs

March 13, 20244 min

Humans and dogs have shared a special bond since time immemorial. Often called man’s best friend, the four-legged furry companion has just one shortcoming: its shorter lifespan (10-13 years on average) as compared to a human. Many have endured the agony of dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. But fret not! According to a report on weather.com, a pioneering anti-ageing drug just might help to extend the life of your favourite pooch. The...

by Sandy Pawpaw

All About Pets Features

Kissing your pets is not as cute, or safe, as you think

May 6, 20226 min

It is fairly common among the swish-set in big cities to cuddle and kiss their pets, particularly dogs, even on the nose and lips, and let them lick their face and lips in return. This behaviour is more pronounced in the female of the human species. And the urge seems to become uncontrollable when there are spectators around. Pretty young veterinarians also seem to have a fondness for this behaviour despite their medical education, much...

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