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A Step Towards Better Veterinary Care: 3 Trends to Watch in 2023

https://uptickmarketing.com/what-is-geotargeting-why-is-it-important/Veterinary medicine is constantly changing and evolving. We’re thankful for the innovation, but as new technologies and treatments are developed, it impacts how we care for animal patients. Keeping up with the ever-expanding veterinary world can be overwhelming. To make keeping up with the best veterinary care available easier, we’d like to share a short list of three trends to watch in 2023.

Technology

Specifically AI technology. AI is a big trend impacting veterinary medicine as we witness its increased use first-hand. Artificial intelligence may not yet be at a level to assist with surgeries, but it can expedite diagnoses and relegate tedious tasks. Veterinarians embracing AI bots can help free up their veterinary technicians, spending long hours inputting health records, to answer questions and focus on better patient care. AI technology is also helpful for scheduling appointments and automated reminders via text messages, email, and phone calls. Beyond administrative help, more and more veterinary offices are embracing AI to help interpret pet data through EKGs, X-Rays, MRIs, and more.

According to a medical technology survey by Statista, AI in veterinary health care was fully functional by 2021. Hence, the usage of AI in veterinary medicine is growing across a range of applications like imaging, disease predictions, cancer treatments, and radiology. AI Technology empowers veterinarians, pet parents, and the medical community to provide the best possible care to patients.

Synthetic Biology

Synthetic biology involves redesigning or constructing biological entities to carry out desirable biotechnological processes. For example, Vetrix BioSIS is a bioresorbable material that uses an extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from porcine small intestine submucosa (SIS). It replaces and repairs flesh at the wound site by working with the body’s natural healing process.

The ECM works as a biological scaffold for cells to migrate to and regenerate. It’s the perfect environment for cells to reproduce since it’s also made up of cell tissue. It also provides excellent structural support to native cells to form organized tissue. As the cells lay down their collagen, robust and permanent tissue repair occurs. Because ECM is a biomaterial, there’s no foreign material left behind in the patient’s body as natural self-renewal occurs. This also means there’s no calcification, tissue erosion, or encapsulation that synthetic materials can cause.

More opportunities are regularly arising to use synthetic biology in veterinary medicine for wound management, gastrointestinal soft tissue repair, thoracic wall repair, hernia repair, degloving injuries, mass removals, and more.

Cell and Gene Therapies

Cell and gene therapies are used in various approaches to treat disease at the cellular and genetic levels. Most approved cell therapies in the U.S. focus on blood cancers. However, one of the next goals in cell therapy is to improve efficiency by reprogramming cells in vivo — inside their bodies. The medical community is expecting big things in 2023. Meanwhile, the field of gene therapy faces a pivotal year in 2023 that will likely bring new treatments (and challenges). Medical professionals are excited about the progress being made. Still, many are keeping an eye on pricing and its impact on vets and their patients. A lot is happening in the field of cell and gene therapies and we believe it’s worth keeping an eye on.

Vetrix veterinary regenerative medicine solutions enable veterinarians around the world to provide exceptional patient care all year, every year. Learn more about affordable Vetrix technologies.

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Vetrix Is Attending VETgirl U 2022!

The Vetrix team is extremely excited and honored to be exhibiting at VETgirl U 2022! Keep reading for more details. 

VETgirl U 2022

VETgirl is the #1 online veterinary continuing education platform, and VETgirl U is the #1 boutique veterinary conference! We’re very excited to be a part of it. This year’s event will be held August 25 through August 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is expected to draw anywhere from 750 to 1,000 enthusiastic veterinary professionals from all over! 

The 2022 event will have a veterinarian track, as well as a veterinary technician track for the first time. You’ll get to hear lectures from leading veterinary speakers on all sorts of topics ranging from surgery and anesthesia to emergency and neuro. 

Some of the other event highlights include:

  • Free daycare for out-of-state attendees;
  • Breakfast and lunch;
  • Ted-talk-like continuing education sessions;
  • Free children’s passes to Nickelodeon Universe;
  • Networking reception and evening event at SeaLife Aquarium;
  • And more!

It will be four days packed with amazing networking opportunities, stimulating lectures, and awesome exhibitors. 

Ophthalmology Wet Lab: Sponsored by Vetrix!

You won’t want to miss this hands-on workshop! Dr. Shelby Reinstein, MS, DACVO (yes, the same Dr. Reinstein who collaborated with us on the corneal ulcer guide) will guide 60 attendees through some of the most common small animal ophthalmic surgeries. Using pig eye cadavers, you’ll be able to review key concepts, like disease recognition, instrumentation, and surgical indications, as well as sharpen your ophthalmology surgical skills. Spots are limited, so snag one while you still can. 

We look forward to seeing you at this amazing event! And don’t forget to contact us for more info about how our products can help the patients in your practice. 

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Greener Veterinary Medicine? How Veterinarians Are Being Asked to Adopt Environmentally Friendly Practices

“Going green” has been the goal of countless industries over recent years—but what about veterinary medicine? Healthcare industries don’t typically come to mind when you think of environmental improvements, but maybe they should! Keep reading for more information on how experts and professionals are turning their focus toward greener veterinary medicine. 

Environmentally Conscious Lifestyles: Where Do Pets Come In?

It’s pretty clear now—adopting greener practices and an overall more environmentally friendly lifestyle isn’t a trend. More and more people are looking for better ways to care for the planet in their everyday decisions and activities, and people who have been doing this for years are constantly looking for ways to improve. 

If you know anyone with a pet (or you have a pet yourself), you know that pets are important members of the family! So, when most people adopt these greener practices, they often extend to how they treat their pets as well. 

When you take into consideration the drastic rise in pet ownership over the last few years, the connection becomes quite clear. There are more households with pets than there are children! And with Gen Z and millennials making up the majority of these pet owners, environmentally friendly options for their pets is a must. 

How this Movement Affects Veterinarians

The demand for greener, more natural veterinary products is seriously on the rise, and the veterinarians who can keep up will notice the difference. Clients are now looking for more holistic treatment plans, natural diets, and more natural pharmaceuticals for their beloved pets. 

While your clients will still turn to you for medical advice, they’re likely to know more about the potential options than in recent years or decades. The modern pet owner is very educated, and willing to do what’s best for their furry children! 

When it comes to pharmaceuticals, clients are looking for effective, cutting-edge products that will work with their pet’s natural healing process. They want limited toxic chemicals, synthetic ingredients, preservatives, and more. The good news? The perfect mixture of science and nature is usually the most effective solution! 

Greener Veterinary Medicine with Vetrix

If you’re looking to harness the natural capabilities of your patients’ healing processes, it’s time to partner with Vetrix. We’re the leading provider of veterinary regenerative medicine, providing exceptional products to veterinarians all over the world—so they can provide exceptional care. 

Our BioSIS technology is a strong, pliable biological scaffold designed for patient cells to repair damaged tissue. This product harnesses the natural capabilities of the patient’s existing cells to result in fast, natural healing. Click here to learn more. 

Our EyeQ Amniotic Eye Drops are some of the best regenerative care has to offer. This non-surgical option allows you to treat corneal ulcers more naturally and with a less painful recovery time. Click here to learn more. 

Have any questions about us, our products, or how to incorporate greener veterinary medicine into your everyday practice? We’re all ears! Get in touch with us today.

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What’s Next in In-Clinic Heart Testing for Pets

With all the benefits of point-of-care testing and new technologies in tow, heart testing for pets in-clinic is a readily available approach. One such way to detect heart disease is NT-proBNP testing, made possible through a veterinary fluorescence immunoassay analyzer. This quantitative immunoassay analyzer allows improved, and more accurate, detection via biomarkers for canine and feline-related diseases. 

For heart diseases to be tested on a machine in minutes is an incredible advancement in available veterinary technology: With it, results can direct next steps for diagnostic outcomes. 

Breakdown of NT-proBNP 

NT-proBNP is a great indicator of heart disease for all domesticated animals, and tests for the identification of cardiac biomarker pro-hormone. Correlated to heart size and systolic function, the pro-hormone is produced by cardiac muscle cells. Because NT-proBNP has a longer half-life, stability makes diagnosing heart diseases more successful with the diagnostic biomarker implant. 

While several companies have marketed their in-clinic biomarker testings for years, this specific fluorescence immunoassay analyzer provides quantitative NT-proBNP results for felines and canines—allowing them to receive an early diagnosis of heart disease. 

Ultimately, this test offers precise quantity measurements, detecting the degree of NT-proBNP levels within minutes. This affords veterinarians the insight necessary to quickly prescribe the right kind of treatments/treatment plans to their patients. 

Before Anesthesia: A Deeper Look

“We always listen to the heart, but issues can be present without being able to hear them. Recently, our practice began implementing NT-proBNP testing for all anesthetic cases. This test can identify undetected heart disease in minutes,” says Jennifer Mathis, DVM, CVPP, of Animal Dentistry Referral Services in Norwalk, Iowa.

This form of quantitative, pre-operative heart screening technology is extremely helpful to veterinarians as it gives a deeper understanding of the animal’s health, blood pressure, and ability to handle anesthesia. Additionally, NT-proBNP provides access to internal details, can detect virtually any form of heart abnormality, and delivers qualitative calculations to determine IV fluid amounts. 

With NT-proBNP, testing can turn insightful for patients who have a predisposition. There are many breeds of cats and dogs that suffer from predisposed heart failure or other critical cardiac issues, including: 

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel;
  • English Springer Spaniel;
  • Cocker Spaniel;
  • Great Dane;
  • Saint Bernard;
  • Portuguese Water Dog;
  • Irish Wolfhound;
  • Boxer;
  • Doberman Pinscher;
  • Persian Cats;
  • Maine Coon Cats;
  • Rexes;
  • Sphynxes;
  • Ragdolls. 

Become Better Prepared for In-Clinic Heart Testing for Pets

We help you provide the best possible care to your patients—and deliver peace of mind to their owners. 

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Feline Surgical Case Report Using Vetrix SIS

Vetrix BioSIS was used in interesting feline surgical case report performed at University of Zurich.

Vetrix BioSIS ECM is a perfect solution for soft tissue repair. We are constant learning of interesting procedures where Vetrix SIS was used to repair a defect. A perfect example is the feline case report submitted several years ago by Dr. Angelo Andreoni and Dr. Katja Voss from our good friends at the University of Zurich. Remember, when you are faced with a soft tissue injury, use Vetrix BioSIS to not only prevent scarring, but actually regenerate new organized tissue. Just like in Dr. Andreoni and Dr. Voss’s study, Vetrix BioSIS is scientifically proven to regenerate a variety of host tissue

CASE REPORT: Reconstruction of a large diaphragmatic defect in a kitten using small intestinal submucosa (SIS)

Angelo A. Andreoni, Dr Med Vet, Katja Voss, Dr. Med Vet Diplomate ECVS

Abstract:

A double-layer sheet of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) was used to reconstruct a large chronic diaphragmatic defect in a 4-month-old kitten. The SIS graft was easy to use, postoperative recovery was uneventful, no side effects of the SIS implant were observed, and the SIS graft resulted in restoration of normal clinical function while allowing growth of the kitten without restriction of chest wall development. Herniation of fat through the caval hiatus was diagnosed 29 months postoperatively on a CT scan. The cat was free of clinical signs.

View Full Length Case Report- Andreoni_JFelineMed_2009 [epub]

 

 Vetrix LLC is the leading provider of veterinary extracellular matrix (ECM) technologies, providing an environment for cells to naturally regenerate via an acelluar graft. Vetrix, which is derived from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS), can be surgically implanted on any tissue area in need of repair, including the skin, tendons and ligaments, cartilage, muscles, bones and more. The product repairs and regenerates cells in damaged areas by mimicking the natural functionality of the surrounding area, healing wounds quicker than ever.

 

 

 

Feline Surgical Case Report Using Vetrix SIS

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Vetrix and Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists

The Vetrix community proudly serves Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Located in Houston, GCVS provides the leading technology in veterinary medicine. The specialists at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists proudly hold over 125 years of collective experience among their board certified veterinary specialists. When your animal is injured, GCVS is the very best in veterinary medicine.

See our friends at GCVS at www.mygcvs.com and ask if Vetrix is right for your loving companion.

Once implanted, Vetrix acts as a net or magnet for naturally circulating cells. These cells have the potential to become all types of tissue within the body; they simply need the correct signals to differentiate. Currently, injuries scar and leave the body with a desert-like environment where cells cannot flourish. Vetrix provides a fertile environment where they may receive proper signaling from the surrounding environment. This environment, that is Vetrix, uses these cells to completely remodel the damaged site.

With Vetrix, veterinarians all over can regenerate an animal’s injury to healthy, organized tissue. From skin to intestinal tissue to muscular reconstruction, Vetrix enables a patient to fully heal itself using its natural healing mechanisms.

Vetrix Cat lying down

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Vetrix Proudly Serves Michigan Veterinary Specialists

Michigan Veterinary Specialists and Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialists

Vetrix ECM for Surgical Applications

The Vetrix community is proud serve Michigan Veterinary Specialists, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital. At Michigan Veterinary Specialists patients and family veterinarians know they will receive the very best in veterinary care. We are proud to offer the capabilities of Vetrix products to bring regenerative medicine to MVS. When confronted with soft tissue damage, Vetrix provides complete healing for your animal by utilizing the naturally occurring cells, circulating throughout the body.

Visit our friends at Michigan Veterinary Specialists at www.michvet.com, and be sure to ask for Vetrix for any of your surgical needs.

Once implanted, Vetrix acts as a net or magnet for naturally circulating cells. These cells have the potential to become all types of tissue within the body; they simply need the correct signals to differentiate. Currently, injuries scar and leave the body with a desert-like environment where cells cannot flourish. Vetrix provides a fertile environment where they may receive proper signaling from the surrounding environment. This environment, that is Vetrix, uses these cells to completely remodel the damaged site.

With Vetrix, veterinarians all over can regenerate an animal’s injury to healthy, organized tissue. From skin to intestinal tissue to muscular reconstruction, Vetrix enables a patient to fully heal itself using its natural healing mechanisms.

Vetrix is the leading provider of veterinary extracellular matrix (ECM) technologies, providing an environment for cells to naturally regenerate via an acelluar graft. Vetrix, which is derived from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS), can be surgically implanted on any tissue area in need of repair, including the skin, tendons and ligaments, cartilage, muscles, bones and more. The product repairs and regenerates cells in damaged areas by mimicking the natural functionality of the surrounding area, healing wounds quicker than ever.

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The History of Vetrix

Before there was VETRIX, the use of extracellular matrix (ECM) has widely infiltrated the human field of medicine. Vetrix ECM BioscaffoldsmallOriginally developed at Purdue University, a team of researchers discovered the regenerative capabilities of small intestinal submucosa (SIS) ECM as a material able to fully regrow tissue of various kinds. As the team of scientists imagined the possibilities of regenerative medicine, the rights to SIS were farmed to various companies throughout the human medical industry. To one company the cardiovascular rights were granted, to another SIS was given for use to treat burn and dermatologic patients, and still to another, Cook Biotech, the material has essentially been adopted as the standard of care for hernia repair. As the various applications were researched for human implications, there was a void in veterinary medicine. While the FDA requires animal clinical testing prior to human use, all applications for SIS ECM were proven through published studies in various journals of medicine. Built upon the shoulders of proven research, VETRIX was born. Today VETRIX serves as the gold standard in veterinary regenerative medicine, offering the most scientifically proven biological scaffold on the market.
VETRIX harnesses the natural capabilities of the patients existing cells, to fully migrate into the biological scaffold. Once the patient’s native cells have migrated into the VETRIX bioscaffold, the cells lay down collagen which, in turn, share signals to differentiate the cells into the appropriate tissue. With this site-specific healing capability, VETRIX can fully regenerate tissue ranging from skin, muscular defects, intestinal lining and others. Even a damaged cornea can be fully restored using VETRIX Ocular Discs.

Vetrix LLC is the leading provider of veterinary extracellular matrix (ECM) technologies, providing an environment for cells to naturally regenerate via an acelluar graft. Vetrix, which is derived from porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS), can be surgically implanted on any tissue area in need of repair, including the skin, tendons and ligaments, cartilage, muscles, bones and more. The product repairs and regenerates cells in damaged areas by mimicking the natural functionality of the surrounding area, healing wounds quicker than ever.

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Fixing Heart Defects In Children Using SIS Extracellular Matrix

Vetrix SIS Extracellular Matrix material is used far and wide within the human medical field. Vetrix uses the same technology to regenerate tissue in the veterinary medical field. While this technology has the capability to regenerate heart valves, in the veterinary field, Vetrix is used from everything involving dermal injuries to internal soft tissue reconstruction.

Medical-biomaterial-company CorMatrix Cardiovascular, based in Georgia, had developed an extracellular matrix material, a collagen framework that cells could attach to and hold the organs together.  It has the structure, shape, and signaling properties to attract native cells.  “If you put this sub-mucosal tissue anywhere in the body, it functions like a fisherman’s net.  It captures cells flowing through the bloodstream right where you want them. It’s like having the framework of a house that can actually recruit all the bricks and wood need to create a perfect house,” Redmond Paul Burke, MD, Chief, Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital, was quoted as saying.  The cells that are captured morph into the tissue needed for the malfunctioning organ to work properly.

See the video of a young girl who’s life was changed when a new heart valve was fashioned using only extracellular matrix.

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Injured Bald Eagle Healed Using Vetrix ECM

Rehabilitated Bald Eagle Released by UC Davis

Woodland Daily DemocratBald Eagle

August 30, 2013

An adult bald eagle brought to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine will be released back into the wild near Redding today. The eagle will be released by Bret Stedman, manager of the California Raptor Center, at 11 a.m. near the city’s Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Stedman will put on leather gloves, remove the eagle from its enclosure and hold it before tossing it into the air for release. “To treat the eagle, UCD veterinarians worked with Cook Medical, which donated a device known as Small Intestinal Submucosa Extracellular Matrix that was used to heal the eagle’s flesh wounds that accompanied its fractures,” said UCD’s Rob Warren in a statement.

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