Dechra Veterinary Products has relaunched the Dechra Academy, its free online training hub, with a fresh format and improved functionality.

Membership of the Dechra Academy is free and gives access to content from key opinion leaders examining topics…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Laxatract, the UK’s first veterinary-licensed lactulose oral syrup to tackle constipation in cats and dogs.

Laxatract is indicated for the treatment of constipation and symptomatic treatment of diseases which…

Dechra Veterinary Products has announced that it has acquired Dilaterol, the oral bronchodilator for horses, from the Dutch veterinary pharma company, LeVet.

Dilaterol is an oral syrup containing 25 mgs/ml clenbuterol hydrochloride, indicated to treat respiratory…

Dechra has launched Dormazolam (midazolam (5mg/ml), the first and only equine benzodiazepine licensed for the intravenous co-induction of anaesthesia in horses¹.

The company says Dormazolam works in synergy with other induction agents to provide an extended…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Floxabactin (enrofloxacin), a new antibiotic product to treat urinary tract infections in dogs and upper respiratory tract infections in cats.

Floxabactin is indicated for use in dogs with lower UTIs including those…

Dechra Veterinary Products has added Lax-a-Past – a complementary feed designed to help eliminate the problem of hairballs in cats – to its portfolio. 

Lax-a-Past is a palatable paste that can be administered orally to kittens and cats aged…

Dechra Veterinary Products has issued a recall for Prednidale 5 mg Tablets because of a microbial contamination.

The following batches are affected:

• 119501 Prednidale 5mg Tablets Expiry July 2021
• 120633 Prednidale 5mg Tablets Expiry October 2021

Dechra…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched an apple-flavoured presentation of Equipalazone (phenylbutazone), its NSAID for horses and ponies. 

Equipalazone is most commonly used to treat lameness in equines and can be prescribed as a treatment for osteoarthritic…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched an organic line of its 'Specific' pet food aimed at owners looking for a more sustainable way to feed their pets.

The new line, which is available from veterinary wholesalers, is described as a complete feeding…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched a two-tube pack of Osurnia, its gel treatment for otitis externa.

Until now, the treatment has only been available in 20 and 40 pack sizes. The new two-tube pack option offers clients a pre-packaged treatment course…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Cosacthen, the first veterinary licensed tetracosactide injectable to test adrenal function in dogs.

Cosacthen contains 0.25 mg/ml of tetracosactide which had only previously been available as human-registered or…

Dechra has launched Apovomin, an injectable apomorphine to induce vomiting in dogs that have ingested poisons or toxins.

Apovomin is effective after a single injection, with results in two to fifteen minutes. 

Apovomin has the active substance apomorphine…

Dechra has announced the return of Canaural, a treatment for otitis externa, to the veterinary market.

Canaural contains fusidic acid, framycetin and nystatin for their antibacterial and antifungal effects against the most common organisms associated with…

Dechra is hosting a series of webinars about equine pain and locomotion, presented by Specialists David Bardell and Dr. Andy Fiske-Jackson.

The webinars will take place every Wednesday at 7pm in May.

David Bardell is a European and Royal College of Veterinary…

Dechra Veterinary Products has published a new podcast for vet nurses about treating animals with otitis. 

In the 15 minute podcast, Carolyn Kyte, a vet in general practice, talks to Natalie Barnard, a veterinary dermatology specialist from Highcroft Referrals…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Strangvac, a protein-based strangles vaccine for horses and ponies.

Strangvac has been in development for over 25 years and Dechra says it's the first and only intramuscular vaccine to help protect against strangles…

Dechra Veterinary Products (maker of Strangvac) has launched a strangles toolkit to support veterinary practices wanting to talk to their clients about this disease and how to control it with vaccination.

The pack contains:

• Ready-to use social media…

The Dechra Academy has become the first veterinary education provider to be accredited by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI).

To achieve the accreditation, Dechra’s Digital Learning team’s educational content, processes and services were reviewed…

Dechra has announced that DuOtic, its new antibiotic-free, long-acting ear gel for the management of otitis externa associated with Malassezia pachydermatis in dogs, will launch in the UK in March.

DuOtic contains terbinafine, an antifungal, and betamethasone…

Dechra has launched an interactive 4D heart model to help vets demonstrate the structural changes in the mitral valve and associated heart chambers through the four stages of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) to dog owners during consultations.

The…

Dechra has expanded its endocrine app with new material on feline hyperthyroidism, with guidance for veterinary professionals on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of the condition.

The updated content includes instructions on interpreting blood test…

Dechra is launching a double-divisible version of Vetoryl Flavoured Tablets for dogs with Cushing's.

The range will include Vetoryl 20mg, 30mg and 60mg hydrolysed chicken flavoured tablets, which can be broken into halves or quarters.

The new Vetoryl tablets…

Dechra is asking equine vet nurses to circulate a survey about strangles to horse-owning clients.

The survey, which takes about three minutes, will assess horse owners’ experiences of strangles and includes questions on the disease including preventative…

Dechra is conducting a survey of vets about otitis externa in dogs, and there's a Fortnum's hamper up for grabs.

The five-minute survey includes questions on the number of otitis externa cases seen in practice, consultation times, common compliance…

Dechra is hosting webinars for veterinary professionals about strangles and equine disease prevention on Tuesday 18th February and Tuesday 25th February respectively.

The webinars will be available as live podcasts and will also be able to be viewed on…