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Boehringer Ingelheim continues to lead in animal health innovation with the launch of Pexion, a groundbreaking treatment for canine idiopathic epilepsy, introduced at a scientific event in Istanbul on February 13th.
Bringing together veterinary neurologists and clinicians, the event showcased Pexion, a novel therapy designed to manage epilepsy in dogs. Featuring expert insights from Prof. Dr. Holger Volk of the Royal Veterinary College and Dr. Philip Watson, Clinical Research Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim, the launch offered a deep dive into the latest developments in veterinary epilepsy care.
The active ingredient in Pexion, imepitoin, not only helps reduce seizure frequency but also improves quality of life through its anxiolytic properties. This dual benefit sets it apart from conventional antiepileptic treatments.
Opening the event, Orkun Bürün, Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Turkey’s Pet Business Unit, emphasized the significance of this innovation: “With this launch, we are entering a new era in veterinary neurology. We’ve chosen to align this initiative with International Epilepsy Day in February to raise awareness about epilepsy in animals as well.”
Orkun Bürün, Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Turkey Pet BU
Prof. Dr. Holger WOLK
Dr. Philip Watson
Virbac Turkey focused on the subject of parasitology in cats and dogs at its 360° parasite control meeting held in Istanbul. The meeting, attended by 280 Turkish veterinarians, had a congress-like atmosphere. Virbac Turkey Manager Alican İngeç, who made the opening speech of the program, talked about the synergy arising from the combination of trust and quality. ’As you all know, we have been serving you, our valuable veterinarians, as Mopsan veterinary products in the sector for over 30 years.
The clinical manifestations of erythrocytosis are due to hyperviscosity caused by increased RBC mass, and symptoms may vary depending on the degree and duration of the increase in hematocrit. Erythrocytosis, or polycythemia, refers to an increase in the number of erythrocytes in the peripheral blood and is characterized by an increase in hematocrit, hemoglobin, and RBC concentration. Erythrocytosis can be relative or absolute.
Cutaneous adverse food reactions are a lifelong disorder, but when diagnosed correctly they can be easily managed through diet. The concept of elimination is relatively simple, but can be very challenging due to the cost of prescription foods and the length of time it takes to trial the diet. Food allergies, known as cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR), are immunologic reactions to food allergens. CAFR is thought to affect approximately 20 percent of dogs and 13 percent of cats with allergic skin disease. Proteins such as beef, chicken, dairy, soy, fish, and eggs are common allergens thought to trigger food allergies in dogs and cats.
Common symptoms
The most common symptoms associated with cutaneous adverse food reactions include: nonseasonal pruritus, usually on the face and neck, perianal pruritus, anal sacculitis, otitis externa, and recurrent secondary infections. In some cases, concurrent noncutaneous symptoms of a food allergy may include: gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, conjunctivitis, respiratory signs, urticaria, seizures, and behavioral problems.
Veterinarian Pinar Yalim Kulekci from Clubvet Animal Hospital shares her knowledge on kidney diseases and nutrition with us. Kulekci draws attention to the critical role of nutrition in the treatment process of kidney diseases and emphasizes how treatment success can be achieved with proper nutrition. Yalim Kulekci also discusses in detail the success of nutritional solutions for cats with loss of appetite due to kidney diseases and how choosing the right food contributes to treatment. In this interview, we will discover how nutrition makes a difference in the management of kidney diseases from the perspective of a veterinarian.
Bovine colostrum may help stimulate the immune response in dogs and cats while maintaining a healthier gut microbiota throughout life. Colostrum is the milk produced by cows in the first few days after birth. It is a combination of mammary gland secretions and proteins transferred from the bloodstream. Scientific research has shown that the active ingredients in bovine colostrum can resist digestion in the stomach and reach the intestines unchanged. According to research, colostrum contains oligosaccharides, which have a prebiotic effect, lactoferrin, which supports the intestinal microbiota and immune system, and growth factors that control inflammation and help repair.
The shortening of the time spent searching for food causes the survival skills and problem-solving abilities of dogs and cats to weaken. Normally, dogs and cats living in nature spend at least 6-8 hours of the day searching for food. With domestication, dogs and cats living with humans now search for food for a very short time of the day and spend the rest of the day sleeping, resting or doing other activities.
Under normal conditions, after the food taken into the mouth is swallowed, it is advanced caudally by the movement of the muscles in the esophagus and enters the stomach by the relaxation of the sphincter at the end of the esophagus (at the entrance to the stomach). Megaesophagus is a complicated condition related to the dilatation and hypomotility of the esophagus. This dilatation can often be diffuse, and rarely focal. The most common symptom is regurgitation. If left untreated, the mortality rate recorded within 3 months is unfortunately around 74%.
The pet industry has become a rapidly growing and diversifying area in Turkiye in recent years. Increasing urbanization, changes in lifestyles and increasing awareness of pet ownership are among the fundamental dynamics shaping the future of this industry.
The cutting-edge Purina® PRO PLAN® Symposium will bring together leading experts from across Europe to explore the latest integrative approaches to gastrointestinal health in companion animals. Held in collaboration with the EuroGut Society, the hybrid event will take place on 2nd April from 09.00 to 17.30 (CEST), 08:00 – 16:30 (BST) and is available to join free online.
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