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Our Corporate Program Members
Fear Free is proud to call some of the most successful, well-known, and reputable companies its Corporate Program Members. It is our Corporate Program Members’ commitment and support that enables Fear Free to provide education and services to our Fear Free community and to facilitate growth for our business initiatives. Each Corporate Program Member has selected one or more categories in which to support Fear Free; that category aligns with the Fear Free mission and the Corporate Program Members’ products of that category are a vital part of successful Fear Free implementation in practices and homes.
Category: Pheromones
bSerene™, specializing in non-pharmaceutical pet calming solutions, is thrilled to join the Fear Free community. At bSerene™, we pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive line of calming products for cats and dogs, from clinically proven pheromones to topical valerian spot-on. Our products are ideal for both in-clinic and at-home use and provide veterinarians and pet professionals with effective tools to manage pet stress.
Aligning with Fear Free, we are committed to reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. This partnership empowers veterinary teams with advanced, diverse resources for pet calming, ensuring a serene environment during veterinary visits and everyday life. With bSerene™ products, pet parents can foster a stress-free lifestyle for their pets, promoting better health outcomes and a more peaceful life for dogs and cats.
Category: Compounding
Covetrus® is a global animal health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the wellbeing of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,700 employees serving over 100,000 customers around the globe. For more information about Covetrus, please visit covetrus.com.
Covetrus is proud to offer veterinary-exclusive compounding pharmacy locations, including RoadrunnerTM and Atlas pharmacies, across the nation. For more information about compounding pharmacy locations visit https://personalizedcarepharmacies.mycovetrus.com/veterinarians/.
Category: Anesthesia, Sedation, and Lymphoma
Dechra Veterinary Products, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is the U.S. sales and marketing division of Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, a UK listed company dedicated to the animal healthcare market. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, sales, and marketing of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. We are driven by our purpose of sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare. Dechra’s companion animal portfolio is diverse and focuses on endocrinology, anesthesia/analgesia, oncology, dermatology, kidney health, ophthalmology, fluid therapy, anti-infectives, joint health, and dental care. Our key brands include Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), Laverdia®-CA1 (verdinexor tablets), Vetoryl® Capsules (trilostane), Zycortal® Suspension (desoxycorticosterone pivalate injectable suspension), and Osurnia® (florfenicol, terbinafine, betamethasone acetate). Dechra’s rapid growth is fueled by these key products and others in the portfolio, as well as recent highly successful acquisitions, including Putney (2016), Piedmont (2022), and Med-Pharmex (2022). We continue to grow because we understand the challenges veterinarians face and we give them what they need. Dechra provides continual training and support to help veterinarians help animals. For more information, please visit www.dechra-us.com or call (866) 933-2472.
Category: Biologicals
At Elanco, we provide those who raise and care for animals with solutions that empower them to advance a vision of food and companionship enriching life.
We understand the powerful role healthy animals play in making lives better. As pets increasingly become important parts of our families, so too does the need to help them live longer, healthier, higher-quality lives. We believe that vaccines play a big part of keeping pets healthy, and it is easy to see how our oral and low volume options complement the Fear Free initiative by reducing the number of vaccines given to pets, allowing for a more comfortable vaccine experience.
TruCan B (Oral), the first oral Bordetella vaccine on the market and the first and only portfolio of highly purified 1/2mL vaccines for dogs and cats, TruCan Ultra and TruFel Ultra, enable you to provide an elevated vaccine experience. Talk to your Elanco representative to learn more about how Elanco vaccines can be part of the Fear Free experience in your practice.
Category: Parasiticides
We know pets and their owners benefit from enriched social interactions, but sometimes this close relationship comes with challenges. Protection and prevention can keep this bond intact. We believe our method of preventing proactively instead of treating reactively keeps that relationship Fear Free!
Our 360 Degree parasite protection of Interceptor® Plus (milbemycin oxime/praziquantel) and Credelio® (lotilaner) provides comprehensive protection for dogs. And for your feline patients, Credelio® CAT (lotilaner) is the first and only oral preventive designed specifically for cats. Reach out to your local Elanco representative on how you can choose to protect your pet.
Category: Diabetic Care
As a global leader in animal health Elanco is committed to innovating and delivering products to prevent and treat disease. A feline diabetes diagnosis can be scary for many pet owners especially when they hear they may need to give their cats a shot up to two times per day. Elanco is proud to bring an alternative to treating feline diabetes, Bexacat™ (bexagliflozin tablets), the FIRST and ONLY non-insulin oral treatment specifically designed for feline diabetes in otherwise healthy cats not previously treated with insulin. Talk to your Elanco sales rep to learn more about the new Fear Free feline diabetes drug and take a deeper dive into feline diabetes by visiting bexacatvet.com for more information.
Important Safety Information:
Before using this product, it is important to read the entire product insert, including the boxed warning. See package insert for full prescribing information. Cats treated with Bexacat may be at an increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis or euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, both of which may result in death. Development of these conditions should be treated promptly, including insulin administration and discontinuation of Bexacat. Do not use Bexacat in cats with diabetes mellitus who have previously been treated with insulin, who are receiving insulin, or in cats with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The use of Bexacat in cats with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or the withdrawal of insulin and initiation of Bexacat, is associated with an increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis or euglycemic diabeticketoacidosis and death. Sudden onset of hyporexia/anorexia, lethargy, dehydration, diarrhea that is unresponsive to conventional therapy, or weight loss in cats receiving Bexacat should prompt immediate discontinuation of Bexacat and assessment for diabetic ketoacidosis, regardless of blood glucose level. Bexacat should not be initiated in cats with pancreatitis, anorexia, dehydration, or lethargy at the time of diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, as it may indicate the presence of other concurrent disease and increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis. Due to risk of severe adverse reactions, do not use Bexacat in cats with evidence of hepatic disease or reduced renal function. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans.
Category: Pet Insurance & Microchips
Independence Pet Group® (IPG) is one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations. Our impressive family of brands such as Figo Pet Insurance, Felix Cat Insurance, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, and AKC Pet Insurance in the US and Pets Plus Us in Canada supports insurance for more than 1,000,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada and provides well-being, safety, resources, and business solutions to the pet industry, including microchip identification and an online pet registry through 24Petwatch, a pet protection and lost pet service.
We recognize pet health is holistic and it’s critical to address both a pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Through this partnership with Fear Free, our brands will provide pet parents with best-in-class content on how to address and support their pet’s behavioral and emotional wellbeing, further strengthening the bond they share with their pet.
Learn more at www.independencepetgroup.com.
Category: Infection Control & Biosecurity
Virox Animal Health is the maker of RescueTM, a patented disinfectant technology powered by Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® (AHP). Designed specifically for companion animal facilities, AHP® is unique in its ability to kill deadly pathogens, such as canine parvovirus, in half the time of legacy or traditional disinfectants, helping to keep patients safer during a veterinary visit. But it’s not just the killing power of AHP® that makes it the perfect fit for Fear Free. Because it’s so gentle on patients, users and the environment, AHP® is much safer for pets. AHP has no added fragrances, so all that’s left behind after cleaning and disinfection is the smell of clean—which is no smell at all! AHP has no harsh chemical odors to trigger fear, anxiety, and stress in a pet during a veterinary visit, helping to create the ideal environment for both patients and clients. It’s these benefits that make AHP® the Deliberately DifferentTM choice for infection prevention and biosecurity in your veterinary practice.
dvm360® is the leading publication for veterinary professionals, delivering relevant, real-world coverage of the industry while meeting the everyday clinical needs of small-animal and equine veterinarians. dvm360 is the veterinary profession’s number one print resource for news, product information, tools, and veterinary practice solutions. No one else in the market has the reach and loyalty that dvm360® has. Leverage that authoritative power today.
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) is the leading forum and educational resource for veterinary professionals interested in animal pain prevention, management, and treatment. Secondarily, IVAPM educates and informs pet owners about their pets’ health and wellbeing when it comes to pain management, be it acute or chronic pain.
Animal pain management continues to be a rapidly expanding field as research findings and clinical experience continue to evolve. As treatment options grow, IVAPM seeks to combine the traditional and medicinal modalities of pain management with complementary treatments such as acupuncture, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. As such, combining various pain management therapies allows for the best possible outcome for the animal.
Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization that invests in science to advance animal health. The foundation is a global leader in funding scientific studies for companion animals, horses, and wildlife. Since its founding in 1948, Morris Animal Foundation has invested in studies that have led to significant breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments, prevention, and cures to benefit animals worldwide.
Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is a groundbreaking effort to better understand cancer and other diseases in dogs. It is the largest and longest observational study ever undertaken in the United States to improve the health of dogs. This study will identify genetic, nutritional, and environmental risk factors for cancer and other major diseases that affect all dogs. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study supports the Fear Free initiative in order to provide better veterinary care for all companion animals and strengthen the bond between clients and veterinarians.
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to provide world-class continuing professional development for the global veterinary healthcare community. Together as one veterinary community, we are striving to elevate the quality of animal medical care throughout the world.
The NAVC comprises the annual VMX conference, hosting 16,000 attendees and 350 speakers from more than 80 countries in Orlando, Florida, each year; the NAVC Institute, providing cutting-edge advanced modules in a multi-day immersion; VetFolio.com (in partnership with AAHA), an online CE learning platform; and Today’s Veterinary Practice and Today’s Veterinary Technician, the NAVC’s official, peer-reviewed journals.
The NAVC is a proud supporter of Fear Free because by reducing or removing the stresses sometimes associated with animal health, we can eliminate barriers to providing animals the very best care possible.
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) was formed in East Lansing, Michigan, in 1981 with the goal of allowing veterinary technicians to give input on national issues involving the veterinary profession. Since then, NAVTA has grown and seen many successes, including the declaration of National Veterinary Technician Week, the formation of the Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, the development of a scholarship program, and much more.
NAVTA is committed to providing education and opportunities to our members to help in advancing them professionally and in their careers. The Fear Free initiative will be successful in helping the pets that we see daily only if it is adapted in our practices, and the veterinary technicians in these practices have the capability and willingness to make those changes happen. By educating the technicians, we will destress our patients, our clients, and our veterinary hospital teams for better care and compliance overall.
In 1968, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) created what would soon become Winn Feline Foundation, establishing a source of funding for medical studies to improve cat health and welfare.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, the New Jersey-based foundation was named in honor of CFA’s longtime attorney and advisor, Robert H. Winn. CFA continues to actively support the Foundation and remains dedicated to Winn’s original vision — to promote the health and welfare of all cats by developing or participating in projects for their betterment, including the funding of research and education.
To date, Winn has funded over $6.4 million in health research for cats at more than 30 partner institutions worldwide. Our work is only made possible with the support of dedicated donors. Just as Winn has grown, so has feline medicine. Cats are no longer viewed as small dogs; they are now a major veterinary specialty. Today, cat owners expect and receive state-of-the-art medical care. They assume their cats will benefit from similar technological advances made in human medicine — and with increasing frequency, they do.
Winn’s commitment to feline health research and education has played a significant role in these achievements and will continue to do so in the years ahead.
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) aims to advance the health and welfare of companion animals worldwide by creating an educated, committed, and collaborative global community of veterinary peers. It currently represents more than 200,000 veterinarians through 110 member associations. Its annual World Congress brings together globally respected experts to offer cutting-edge thinking on all aspects of companion animal veterinary care.
