{"id":8458,"date":"2023-06-30T10:07:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T02:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=8458"},"modified":"2023-06-30T10:07:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T02:07:45","slug":"boehringer-ingelheim-launches-its-first-in-class-broad-spectrum-topical-parasite-treatment-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/boehringer-ingelheim-launches-its-first-in-class-broad-spectrum-topical-parasite-treatment-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Boehringer Ingelheim launches its first-in-class broad-spectrum topical parasite treatment for cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, has launched the parasite treatment, NexGard\u202fCOMBO for cats. With nearly 20 years of expertise in preventing parasites such as fleas, ticks, Lyme disease and more in dogs, NexGard now adds a feline-specific product to the NexGard family. The new treatment is designed to safeguard cats from a wider range of parasites than any other product on the market, covering both external parasites and internal parasites such as fleas, ticks, ear mites, face mange, hookworm, roundworm, vesical worm, lungworm, heartworm prevention, as well as tapeworm infections that affect their health and quality of life. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasite\ninfections are common in cats and prevalent across Asia. According to an epidemiological\nstudy of over 1,000 cats in eastern and Southeast Asia, 43% of pet cats suffer\nfrom external parasites such as fleas, ticks and mites and 14% harbour deadly\ninternal parasites such as hookworm, heartworm and roundworm.<a href=\"#_edn1\">[i]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBoehringer Ingelheim has always been on the cutting edge of research and development in the parasiticide space. Trusted by pet owners and veterinarians alike, our NexGard\u00ae\u202ffamily of products is currently ranked top in pet parasiticide sales worldwide. In Asia where over 26% of pet owners have cats<a href=\"#_edn2\">[ii]<\/a>, we are thrilled to expand our feline parasite prevention line-up, which includes <strong>Broadline <\/strong>and FRONTLINE PLUS<sup> <\/sup>Cat, with NexGard COMBO for cats. It is an innovative one-and-done formula with esafoxolaner, the first isoxazoline parasiticide formulated for cats plus eprinomectin and praziquantel for the broadest external and internal parasite coverage to date,\u201d said Sukje Sung, Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common misconceptions about parasites in\ncats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasite\ninfections are often disregarded as trivial issues but can cause serious health\ncomplications in cats such as bloody diarrhoea, dehydration, skin inflammation\nand anaemia. Ear mites are common causes of feline ear infections which are\noften picked up when roaming outdoors and can cause itchiness, inflammation and\nswelling of the ear canal.<sup>3<\/sup> Additionally, some internal parasites\nsuch as hookworms can attach themselves to the intestines and to feed on the\nblood of cats. Left untreated, hookworm infections can result in potentially\nlife-threatening blood loss, weakness, and malnutrition.<sup>4<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite\nthe high prevalence of parasite infections, many pet owners remain unaware of\nhow common they are. In fact, according to veterinary specialist Dr. Ross\nAntonio Banayo, Technical Manager for the Companion Animal Business Segment of\nBoehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. pet owners remain\nmisinformed about how these parasites are transmitted and impact their cats.\nThese common misconceptions include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cats\nthat are kept indoors are not susceptible to parasite infections and do not\nrequire regular veterinary visits.<\/li><li>Cats\nonly require treatment when they are infected with parasites. Preventive\ntreatment is not necessary.<\/li><li>Parasite\ninfections are self-limiting and do not cause serious health issues.<\/li><li>Removal\nof ticks and fleas can be effectively managed with parasite prevention shampoos\nalone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According\nto Dr. Ross Antonio Banayo, Technical Manager for the Companion Animal Business\nSegment of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. \u201cParasite\ninfections can be particularly dangerous for cats. Common feline behaviours\nlike grooming and roaming outdoors put them at a higher risk of contracting a\nvariety of parasites. Often, cats only present with symptoms much later into\nthe infection, resulting in worse complications. This highlights the need for\nus to change perceptions and move towards a preventive approach to parasite\ninfections to safeguard their health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parasites can be transmitted and affect human health too<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasite\ninfections not only impact the health of cats but can be transmitted to humans\nto cause complications such as skin infections, anaemia, gastrointestinal\ndisturbances and more. Fortunately, transmission can be effectively prevented\nby administering regular parasiticide treatment for cats and adhering to\nregular follow-ups with a veterinarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe lives of pets and humans are so deeply interconnected that their health issues can impact our own. Just as we are shifting towards a preventive approach to human health, NexGard COMBO is our preventive solution to preserve the health of cats. It represents the next step that we are taking to improve the health of animals across the region and drive a positive impact on our own health into the future,\u201d said Sung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The monthly treatment protects pet cats and their households from the deadly, debilitating, and transmittable internal and external parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Safety Information <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NexGard COMBO is for topical use only in cats. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, application site reactions, and anorexia. If ingested, hypersalivation may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid direct\ncontact with application site for 4 hours or until visibly dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esafoxolaner\nis a member of the isoxazoline class. This class has been associated with\nneurologic adverse reactions including tremors, ataxia, and seizures in cats\nwith or without a history of seizures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use with\ncaution in cats with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of NexGard COMBO has been tested and is approved in breeding, pregnant, or lactating queen (cats) in the Philippines. The safety of the product has not been established in breeding male cats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NexGard COMBO is for use in cats 8 weeks of age and older, weighing 0.8 kg or more.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref1\"><em><strong>[i]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em> Colella V, Nguyen VL, Tan DY, Lu N, Fang F, Zhijuan Y, et al. <\/em><em>Zoonotic\nVectorborne Pathogens and Ectoparasites of Dogs and Cats in Eastern and\nSoutheast Asia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020;26(6):1221-1233. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3201\/eid2606.191832\"><em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3201\/eid2606.191832<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><em> Accessed\nApril 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>[i]<\/strong><\/em><em> Rakuten\nInsight. Pet Ownership in Asia. Available from <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/insight.rakuten.com\/pet-ownership-in-asia\/\"><em>https:\/\/insight.rakuten.com\/pet-ownership-in-asia\/<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><em> Accessed\nApril 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sup>3 <\/sup><\/em><em>Little, S., and K.\nDuncan. &#8220;Ear mites: Uncovering, treating, and preventing infestations.&#8221;\nToday&#8217;s Veterinary Practice, 16&nbsp;June&nbsp;2021,\ntodaysveterinarypractice.com\/parasitology\/ear-mites-uncovering-treating-and-preventing-infestations\/.\nAccessed 9&nbsp;May&nbsp;2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sup>4<\/sup><\/em><em> American Veterinary\nMedical Association. Parasites in cats and dogs. Available from <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ebusiness.avma.org\/files\/productdownloads\/LR_COM_ClientBroch_InternalParasites.pdf\"><em>https:\/\/ebusiness.avma.org\/files\/productdownloads\/LR_COM_ClientBroch_InternalParasites.pdf<\/em><\/a><em> Accessed May\n2023.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new treatment is designed to safeguard cats from a wider range of parasites than any other product on the market, covering both external parasites and internal parasites such as fleas, ticks, ear mites, face mange, hookworm, roundworm, vesical worm, lungworm, heartworm prevention, as well as tapeworm infections that affect their health and quality of life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8459,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2432,16],"tags":[806,268,2242],"class_list":["post-8458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pets","category-product-showcase","tag-health-products","tag-pet-products","tag-product-showcase"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8458"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8458\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8460,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8458\/revisions\/8460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}