VETMEDIN programs
Helping dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) live longer, healthier lives is a top
priority for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. That's why we support canine
cardiology research and offer several programs to help veterinarians educate pet
owners about the diagnosis and treatment of canine heart disease.
Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour
The VETMEDIN Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour travels to pet events and
veterinary clinics throughout the country. As part of the tour, veterinarians provide
free dog heart health screenings in a soundproof mobile medical unit and teach dog
owners about canine CHF in a fun environment.
Million Heart Challenge
Through the VETMEDIN Million Heart Challenge, veterinary professionals and their patients
can help us raise awareness of canine heart disease and support independent
cardiology research through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
(ACVIM) to help dogs with heart disease.
Participation is easy and free — all it takes to help make a difference is a few clicks
online to spread the word about canine CHF and how available treatment options
can help affected dogs. In addition, participating veterinary professionals will have
a chance to enter vacation sweepstakes.
Quest for Life
Dog owners are not always aware of the signs of CHF or the treatment options
available to give their pet a chance to live a longer, more enjoyable life. The Quest
for Life program was developed to help
veterinarians communicate the treatment benefits of VETMEDIN to owners of dogs
with CHF.
For example, the Quest for Life—Treat 3 and See program encourages veterinarians
to enroll 3 dogs with CHF in a 3-week VETMEDIN treatment trial. Participating dogs
can see an improvement in clinical signs and participating clinics can earn rewards,
too.
The Quest for Life — Take Heart from the Start program helps clinics communicate
the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of dogs with CHF. By joining this
program, veterinary clinics can gain access to customizable materials to help bring
pet owners into the office for assessment. And clinics will be eligible for rewards
too.
Participating clinicians earn Amazon or iTunes credits or request donations to the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. For complete program
information, talk to your Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. territory manager.
CE Meetings Program
The CE Meetings Program is under way. This series of meetings features 2 speakers from the cardiology specialty. Bolster your knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of canine heart disease, including heart failure, by signing up now.
Important safety information
VETMEDIN should not be given in case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic
stenosis, or any other clinical condition where an augmentation of cardiac output is
inappropriate for functional or anatomical reasons.
The safety of VETMEDIN has not been established in dogs with asymptomatic heart disease or in heart failure caused by etiologies other than atrioventricular valvular insufficiency or dilated cardiomyopathy. The safe use of VETMEDIN has not been evaluated in dogs younger than 6 months of age, dogs with congenital heart defects, dogs with diabetes mellitus or other serious metabolic diseases, dogs used for breeding, or pregnant or lactating bitches. Use only in dogs with clinical evidence of heart failure.