PORTAGE, MI --The federal government has approved a new Pfizer Inc. antibiotic for dogs and cats that next year will be manufactured in Portage. Convenia, a one-time injectable antibiotic that ...

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MLive: Pfizer gets FDA approval for new one-dose antibiotic for dogs and cats Pfizer gets FDA approval for new one-dose antibiotic for dogs and cats Yahoo Finance: Dechra announces U.S. launch of Solovecin™ (cefovecin sodium), an in-clinic antibiotic solution for skin infections in dogs and cats Dechra announces U.S. launch of Solovecin™ (cefovecin sodium), an in-clinic antibiotic solution for skin infections in dogs and cats NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Monday that U.S. health regulators approved its long-acting pet antibiotic, Convenia, to treat most common skin infections in dogs and cats.

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The ... Compliance with medication administration isn’t just a challenge; it’s a risk. Inconsistent antibiotic administration contributes to treatment failure, more expense and time at the veterinary clinic, ... Antibiotics are a type of medication that destroys bacterial infections in humans and animals. They work by killing bacteria — or keeping the bacteria from growing and increasing in number.

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