A new publication into the benefits of spironolactone (Prilactone - CEVA Animal Health) has supported its use as part of first-line therapy for the treatment of dogs with congestive heart failure caused by mitral heart disease, according to CEVA.

The…

Genitrix has announced the launch of Prilben (benazapril hydrochloride). The product joins its 'Standards' range, created to offer veterinary practices cost-effective versions of frequently used products.

Prilben is indicated for the treatment…

Boehringer Ingelheim has produced an calculator to help veterinary surgeons prescribe the most appropriate dose of Vetmedin for canine congestive heart failure patients.

The company says the calculator is particularly relevant because Vetmedin has…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has re-launched its Vetmedin website: www.vetmedin.co.uk.

Boehringer says the new site has been designed as a resource for veterinary professionals to help educate clients with dogs suffering from congestive heart failure…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched a competition to find 12 dogs that have responded well to treatment with Vetmedin, to feature in the company's forthcoming 2012 Better Dogs calendar.

Boehringer is particularly interested in hearing about…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has increased its range of marketing and educational materials about heart disease and the use of Vetmedin.

The materials include canine heart disease awareness posters for either the waiting room or consult room which feature…

Eurovet Animal Health has launched Cardisure, a new look pimobendan which the company claims will help deliver more precise dosing in the treatment of cardiac disease.

Dogs have the widest range in bodyweight of any species, and it's long been a problem…

Kruuse UK has announced that it will be launching its new Android telemetric ECG system at BEVA 2011.

The original Televet 100 supports transmission of ECG data to a range of approx 100m (330ft), allowing recording and displaying of real time data only…

Eurovet Animal Health is to offer veterinary surgeons visiting the London Vet Show a free trial of Cardisure to use in newly diagnosed patients*.

In addition, for every free trial vets sign up for at the event, Eurovet will also donate £1 to The …

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Benefortin (benazepril hydrochloride), an ACE inhibitor licensed for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs. It is also licensed for the treatment of chronic renal insufficiency (CRI) in cats.

Ceva Animal Health has announced the launch of Cardalis for the treatment of canine heart failure caused by degenerative valvular heart disease.

Cardalis contains what the company says is a unique combination of benazepril and spironolactone in one…

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica has launched Vetmedin 0.75 mg/ml Solution for Injection for dogs.

According to the company, the new injectable form of Vetmedin provides rapid acting treatment for canine congestive heart failure originating from valvular…

Ceva Animal Health has launched a competition - open to veterinary surgeons and nurses - to support Cardalis (benazepril and spironolactone), its dual-acting treatment for heart failure in dogs.

To enter the competition, which will run till the end…

Alstoe Ltd has launched Tempora, a chewable, flavoured, spironolactone tablet for dogs, indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) arising from mitral valve disease.

Alstoe says Tempora's flavouring technology, tablet shape and two…

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that Vetmedin Chewable Tablets have been licensed for treating pre-clinical dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Doberman Pinschers¹. 

Boehringer says DCM is the most common form of cardiomyopathy in dogs and the second most…

Ceva Animal Health has launched Libeo, a new four-way break, palatable furosemide for the management of heart failure in dogs.

According to the company, furosemide - a diuretic - is the most frequently used treatment for the management of heart failure…

Ceva Animal Health has launched what it describes as a new and improved spironolactone, Prilactone Next, for the treatment of congestive heart failure caused by degenerative mitral valve disease in dogs.

Prilactone Next is replacing the spironolactone…

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that Vetmedin has been granted a new licensed indication: for the treatment of asymptomatic mitral valve disease (MVD), and cardiomegaly.

The research on which the new indication is based is described by Boehringer…

Ceva Animal Health has launched Isemid (Torasemide), a once-a-day diuretic for the treatment of congestive heart failure in dogs which the company says is as effective as furosemide.

The new drug represents the fruit of 8 years of product development and…

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, in Solihull, has launched the UK’s first congenital heart disease referral clinic for puppies and kittens.

The clinic will assess cats and dogs under six months old where a heart murmur has been detected…

Vetoquinol has released a free web-based app for clients who own pets suffering from congestive heart failure to monitor their animal's sleeping respiratory rate (SRR) at home

The company points to research which shows that most dogs and cats whose…

Purina has announced the launch of Pro Plan Veterinary Diets CC CardioCare, a new diet containing a blend of nutrients to support heart function.

CardioCare is based on research carried out at the Purina Technology Center which explored how nutrients can…

Cambridge-based Dick White Referrals (DWR) is to become one of only a handful of sites globally to offer open-heart surgery in small animals. 

The referral centre has invested in a new heart and lung machine, and an oxygen cage, and is expected to take its…

Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, West Midlands, is now offering transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) for the treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs.

Willows says it is currently the only centre…