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First oral diabetes treatment for cats receives FDA approval

First oral diabetes treatment for cats receives FDA approval

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The product bexagliflozin (Bexacat; Increvet Inc) is also the first new FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitor animal drug for all animal species. FDA officials have approved the first new oral drug for animals to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus that have not been previously treated with insulin. Bexagliflozin tablets (Bexacat; Increvet Inc) …

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Study provides new information on flea-borne bacteria with implications for cats and humans - University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

Study provides new information on flea-borne bacteria with implications for cats and humans – University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine

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Fleas are a nuisance. All pet owners, especially cat owners, know the annoyance they present. But fleas pose more of a risk than just an itchy pet. “Fleas are not just a nuisance; they actually carry disease,” says Erin Lashnits, assistant professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary …

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