In veterinary hospitals across the USA and Canada, the
FLAVORx Veterinary System has become the solution to the problem
of non-compliance. The FLAVORx Formulary offers recipes for
more than 370 veterinary medications that are converted to
tasty liquids with the addition of FLAVORx. As a result of
such creative innovation, the system was featured on a segment
of Good Morning America.
Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) September 7, 2006 -
On Monday September 4th, 2006, ABC’s viewer-favorite
"Good Morning America" welcomed Dr. Marty Becker,
DVM and "America’s best loved family doctor for
pets," to speak on the best tips to help pets take their
medicine. The featured products and techniques included the
FLAVORx Veterinary System- a method that allows pills and
capsules to be converted to liquid and easily flavored in
pet-friendly choices flavors such as Crispy Bacon, Salmon
Steak and Scrumptious Peanut Butter.
Studies have shown that only 10% of cat owners and 30% of
dog owners can successfully medicate their pets, and even
then, these figures do little to describe the hours of chasing,
scratched arms and legs, and spit-out pills that most owners
must endure. According to Becker, "A lot of prescriptions
sent home by the veterinarian end up in the cupboard, rather
than in the pet… and medication battles (cats under
the bed prying dogs’ mouths open) can have a negative
emotional impact on the pet and the Bond we share with them
as well." Unfortunately, if pets are unable to take medications
properly their recovery is hindered significantly, which leads
to persistent symptoms and conditions- something that neither
pet owner nor pet wants to suffer through again.
To encourage "putting the ‘treat’ back in
‘treatment’," Becker highlights products
such as Flavor-Doh®, Pill Pockets® and chewable tablets,
however notes that with FLAVORx, "liquid flavored medications-
that’s the hot thing." By converting pills and
capsules to liquids, owners not only avoid struggle but also
the dangers that can occur when pills and capsules become
lodged in pets’ throats. Because the medication is catered
to an animals’ taste and the volumes are extremely small,
many pets will accept the flavored medication right off the
spoon, and others will accept it readily from dispensing syringes.
Popular flavors for dogs include Red Angus Beef and Chicken
Potpie, and cats love flavors such as Crispy Bacon and Salmon
Steak. Regarding less mainstream pets, ferrets and gerbils
prefer Bubblegum and Grape, reptiles and rodents go for Mom’s
Banana Bread and horses tend to like flavors such as Gooey
Molasses and Tangy Apple.
To view the transcript and video from the show, please visit
www.flavorx.com/vet. FLAVORx is available in select veterinary
offices and pharmacies nationwide.
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