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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROYAL CANIN
June Issue 2020
Nutrition
Never
Stops
Amid COVID-19, one clinic’s emphasis
on pet diets was paying off pg. 10
H E A LT H I S N O T JUST ONE THING. IT IS EVERYTHING. Health is taking stock. It is remembering what’s important. Over the past few weeks, having taken the time to reflect, here’s what we’ve found. When health is suddenly precarious, we learn to what lengths we will go to preserve it. When maintaining our distance becomes necessary, we understand how fortunate we are to be so close with the veterinarian community. And when we have the companionship of a cat or dog, we are never really isolated. my.royalcanin.com
June Issue 2020
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Contents
4 A Message from TVC
6 TVC News
10 Nutrition Never Stops
Amid COVID-19, one clinic’s
emphasis on pet diets was
paying off
14 Getting to Know Your
TVC Staff
16 The Big Picture
Hasn’t Changed
A temporary delay in heartworm
testing due to COVID-19 could
have big implications for local
pet populations
18 Industry News
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A Message from TVC
Resilience Amid Adversity
By Nick McCart, interim president
> The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges In a period of time when unemploy-
into our work and personal lives. ment is so high, opportunity will likely
stem from individuals banding together
in a manner that benefits the collective
However, there’s a silver lining as it credit union, anywhere in the world, has more so than any individual effort. This
relates to being a part of a cooperative. received government recapitalization as is the cooperative model in action. This
COVID-19 is not the first storm coopera- a result of the financial crisis and they is not to say that cooperatives thrive
tives have weathered in our nation’s his- remain well-capitalized.” only in crisis, but that the model lends
tory. For instance, the Great Depression The general advantages are derived itself well to crisis and that momentum
put a tremendous burden on the nation’s from membership. Cooperatives are gained from good times can help propel
economy. But within that timeframe, if uniquely member-owned, member- Co-Ops through times of adversity. Co-
you dig deeper, you see amazing growth controlled, and exist to provide benefits operatives tend to run lean, and there-
within agricultural cooperatives and to members as opposed to profit, and fore are sturdy and have the capabil-
other cooperatives. Cooperatives not this has an impact on business deci- ity to pivot with relative ease, with the
only thrived, but they helped uplift indi- sions. When the purposes of the busi- well-being of the Co-Op Owner in mind.
vidual members and blunted the damage ness are aligned with those of members Indeed, cooperatives are good for
caused by economic hardship. who are both investors and consumers owners, and the cooperative itself.
This is not an isolated incident. of the cooperative, the results are loy- They are also important for manufac-
Even more recently, following the re- alty, commitment, shared knowledge, turer partners and suppliers. TVC and
cession of 2008, The World Council and member participation, underpinned its Co-Op Owners can be instrumental
of Credit Unions reported “not a single by strong economic incentives. in helping suppliers navigate the eco-
nomic challenges with their support.
People are looking for solutions, and
TVC has developed them with its educa-
tional resources, networking, and mem-
ber pricing and rebate systems designed
to benefit both Co-Op Owner and vendor.
In recent weeks, we’ve seen more
TVC Co-Op Owners switching to TVC
vendor partners than ever before.
They’re increasingly relying on TVC
vendors to help with their growth goals
and tactics to survive the challenges
brought on by COVID-19.
Whether you’re a veterinary clinic
or a supplier of veterinary products and
services, we need each other now more
than ever.
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TVC News This Month at the Veterinary Cooperative
TVC News
Strong emphasis on shareholder profit times a year an in-person meet-up is planned to brainstorm,
dividend participation generate ideas, and better understand the mission of TVC. The
TVC invites you to schedule a yearly review of your Co-op next TVC Staff Meeting was slated for early August in Chicago,
Ownership with our Owner Success Advocate Team. Dur- IL. Unfortunately, because of health and safety concerns a de-
ing your meeting, we will review your Shareholder Profit cision has been made to move this meeting to a virtual session.
Dividend points earned so far this year, walk you through
new and existing program updates, and point out additional Technology partners at work
ways you and your clinic can take advantage of educational TVC has partnered with several great vendors who prove
opportunities we have cultivated on your behalf. Click here helpful, however we have a few who really shine as providing
to schedule your owner review. solutions to meet the changing needs of veterinarians today:
> ALLYDVM: Client communication & retention, newly
Feedback requested from enabled two-way texting
cooperative hospitals > MWI: Online ordering makes it simple for you to get
TVC invites you to give feedback on your struggles and the supplies you need
successes at your clinic. Whether the feedback is related > Petriage: Teletriage tool which allows for virtual
directly to COVID support or not, TVC is continually looking conversations back to clinic
for ways to better serve our hospitals. Please reach out to > ProVetLogic: Disinfecting and cleaning products for
support@tvc.coop with your questions, feedback, or experi- the clinic
ences. Alternatively, check-out our HIVE thread on the TVC > Scratchpay: Virtual payments and client funding ap-
Owner’s Site to see what other clinics are saying about the proval, deferred pet parent payments
ever-evolving needs within their practice. If you are looking > Vetsource: Home delivery, virtual payments and
for Coronavirus Resources click here. prescriptions, client communication
> Vetstoria: Telemedicine option, virtual patient scheduling
TVC’s Staff meeting moves virtual > Weave: Texting with pet parents, text to pay, in-app
The team at TVC has always been 100% virtual, however a few chat with hospital employees
Vendor News
Merck announces two COVID-19 In late May Merck announced two COVID-19 vaccine
vaccine development efforts & more development efforts, as well as a research collaboration
In a statement from Merck Animal Health, “COVID-19 con- to develop a novel antiviral candidate. This advance-
tinues to be an extraordinary challenge to the global com- ment is in line with Merck’s legacy of responding to our
munity. As a company dedicated to saving and improving world’s greatest health challenges – from measles vac-
lives for more than 100 years, we have a special responsi- cine to mectizan to cure river blindness, to HIV treatment
bility to help in the fight against COVID-19. Merck has been and oncology breakthroughs. Through these efforts they
fully committed to developing an effective response to the also remain committed to the veterinary community, in-
COVID-19 pandemic since it was first recognized, and we cluding access to medications, preventatives, and vac-
know that success will require global collaboration among cines needed to care for your patients. Read more on
countries and companies and more.” Merck’s efforts here.
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Vetsource completes suspending the $20 minimum order quantity fee on or-
upgrades to ScriptShare ders less than 75 pounds. Read full update here. On a
Vetsource has recently completed a series of upgrades separate note, Hill’s has also simplified GI care with their
to its ScriptShare platform aimed at improving the veteri- comprehensive protocol sheet, i/d Recovery Kits, and a
narian and client experience. In addition to refreshing the new promotional offer. Learn more here.
emails with new images and text, they are also adding the
ability to include a custom message to pet parents. Vet- Wedgewood Pharmacy announces
source will continue to look for additional ways to bolster acquisition of a 503b pharmacy
ScriptShare, as 1 in 4 emails results in a purchase. In a press release issued by Wedgewood Pharmacy,
it was announced that they will be purchasing a 503b
Increasing allergy testing pharmacy, helping to further serve veterinarians in patient
leads to clinic gains specific states and North Carolina. TVC benefits will ap-
Spectrum Veterinary is dedicated to helping you provide a ply where allowed. This new pharmacy will not be fully
better quality of life for pets with allergies. The AVMA sug- integrated with Wedgewood Pharmacy until late 2020.
gests that 20% of pets have allergies! Watch this brief video Read full press release here.
that shows what that stat could mean for you practice if you
created a more robust allergy treatment plan. The Test & Vetoquinol offers incentive
Treat Package from Spectrum can allow you to keep allergy for added education
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pets with acute GI upset ent brochures, and a clinic poster. Click here to learn more
As part of their continued commitment to support the about what is included. Sign up here or contact your local
veterinary community, effective immediately Hill’s will be Vetoquinol Territory Manager and receive a $75 gift card!
Education & Events
Getting Product In Their Hands: The First Step To Increasing Compliance and Efficacy
June 17, 2020 at 9am & 1pm Central
Increasing compliance can be tricky. As a professional your recommendation can be given,
however it is up to your clients to follow through with it. How often is it the case that return-
ing pet parents inform you they failed to follow the course of treatment to the letter, simply
because they forgot to purchase the course of treatment? There are many steps that can
aid in your endeavor to increase compliance, however, one surefire way is to get your client to walk out the door with the
products you have recommended, and continue to put the product in their hands. Remember, in order for products to be
effective, they need to actually be used!
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Education & Events
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July 8, 2020 at 9am and 1pm Central
During this 1 hour CE live webinar, we will cover the vector, pathogen, diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of Lyme disease in pets. Learn about the risk patterns within the lifecycle
that make some pets more susceptible to illness and review the clinical signs of Lyme dis-
ease. Finally, we’ll consider the latest in vaccine technology and strategy while discussing
the advantages and limitations of various diagnostics tests.
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Nutrition
Never Stops
Amid COVID-19, one clinic’s emphasis on pet diets was paying off
> For Lori Scarlett, DVM, and the team at Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic, COVID-19 presented some unprec-
edented challenges to be sure. But the pandemic also brought with it an opportunity to try new things.
“Like everyone else, we went to curbside pickups,” she give them some advice or tell them they need to come in and
said. “We’d come out to the parking lot masked to pick up be seen. We didn’t have to get clients to figure all of that out.
dogs, and cats in their carriers. We sent emails to owners We’ve always been a pretty responsive practice in talking
beforehand asking them to fill out forms for their exams that with people and emailing. That was very helpful; we didn’t
they could send back. I did a lot of talking on the phone af- have to reinvent anything.”
ter an exam. That was not ideal. It was
kind of frustrating.”
Another issue that cropped up was
Scarlett said she has a handout for
identifying clients in the parking lot.
“We hoped for the best in getting the overweight dogs that breaks down
right vehicle, and wrote down the col- how many calories a day they should
or and make. We had a few issues –
some people sat in the parking lot and be getting for their ideal weight.
called but we were so busy we missed On the backside of the handout is a
the phone call and they’d sit out there
for a half hour before calling again.” list of all the foods she recommends.
Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic also tried
two-way texting, but decided after a
trial period it wasn’t really working. Every aspect of the pet’s health
However, while most veterinarians were looking at ways While much of the clinic’s day-to-day routine was altered
to implement telemedicine into their practices, Scarlett said amid the pandemic, one thing that hadn’t changed was the
Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic already interacted with clients importance of nutrition. “Nutrition hits every aspect of the pet’s
virtually. “Our emailing was already in place, so it worked out health,” Scarlett said. “I see dogs with allergies – skin, sea-
really well,” she said. “Our clients email us pictures and we’ll sonal, and food. I see plenty of overweight dogs and cats. I
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see cats in kidney failure. And then of course there’s the whole Scarlett said she has a handout for overweight dogs that
grain-free food discussion with clients.” breaks down how many calories a day they should be getting
Scarlett said the pet food diet of choice is Royal Canin, for their ideal weight. On the backside of the handout is a list of
which her clinic sells a lot of. “I recommend it to pretty much all the foods she recommends. Along with the nutritional ben-
everybody,” she said. “We talk about diet a lot at our clinic. efits, Royal Canin’s diets offer calorie counts, she said, which
We always find out what they’re feeding their pets when they helps clients keep track of the amount of food they’re feeding
come in.” their pet. “It’s very easy for me to figure out how much they
should be feeding each diet and send
that home with the food and informa-
“I don’t know what our new normal tion,” she said. “And that’s often a good
is going to be. In some respects, way to get them to buy more food.”
it’s nice when clients aren’t there.
We get more accomplished. Dogs The post-COVID practice
Post-COVID-19, and with social dis-
are often more nervous with their tancing measures in place for the fore-
owners during visits than without.” seeable future, Scarlett anticipates that
veterinarians will need to thoroughly
– Lori Scarlett, DVM, and the team, Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic examine how they incorporate their
online pharmacy into their business.
“Clients like the idea of delivery to their
door so that they don’t have to go out
and interact with anybody,” she said.
“Telemedicine certainly has its place.
I’m thrilled some people get paid for it,
but currently I’m not sure how that will
work into my practice.
“I don’t know what our new normal
is going to be,” Scarlett continued. “In
some respects, it’s nice when clients
aren’t there. We get more accom-
plished. Dogs are often more nervous
with their owners during visits than
without. Yet we can’t take the client out
of the interaction entirely because so
much has to be discussed in person.
My pharmacy sales and add-on sales
have decreased because I can’t see the
person and talk to them. Going over the
phone just isn’t the same.”
While pharmacy sales and add-on
sales have decreased amid the pan-
demic, Scarlett said her online store’s
profits have almost doubled during
12 JUNE 2020 • TVC MAGAZINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROYAL CANINthat span, “which is very interesting.” “My pharmacy come in to pick up a prescription,
Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic sells a
lot of food through its online pharma-
sales and add- and they use each conversation to
highlight the clinic’s online pharmacy,
cy, but the increase isn’t completely on sales have where clients can get the same deal
due to food sales. “A chunk of it is decreased and have the pet food delivered to
food sales, but there has also been a because I can’t their house. The clinic also uses Vet-
good amount of heartworm and flea &
tick sales that have gone through the
see the person Source’s ScriptShare® to proactively
recommend prescription, OTC and nu-
online pharmacy.” and talk tritional therapies by sending clients a
Even pre-COVID, the clinic was en- to them.” unique email from within ScriptRight®.
couraging people to order their pet diets “If a client sends us a prescrip-
online. Clinic staff would mention it dur- tion request, we always send them an
ing each visit, and even put stickers with online ordering infor- email about how you have to be careful about online phar-
mation on the bags of food they sold in-house. macies,” she said. “We’ll ask, ‘Why don’t you try our online
For those clients that call requesting an online prescrip- pharmacy instead?’ Some don’t care, they’re just there for
tion through a retailer, Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic doesn’t the price, and that’s fine. Occasionally we’ll get converts,
give up on those sales. The clinic’s policy is for clients to which is great.”Trends
Getting to Know
Your TVC Staff
Name: Pablo Lopez mission. I feel very lucky to represent
our cooperative.
How long have you been at TVC:
September 2019 What do you do in your free time:
I enjoy golf and outdoor activities with
Why did you choose to join the my daughters.
TVC team: I have always appreciat-
ed the important role the independent What is your hope for 2020: I expect a
veterinarian plays in animal health. strong finish to the year. I am looking
After 15 years in the Animal health forward to seeing my family across the
industry, I was pleased to discover country and visiting with my Animal
The Veterinary Cooperative and its Health industry friends.
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The Big Picture
Hasn’t Changed
A temporary delay in heartworm testing due to COVID-19
could have big implications for local pet populations
> Pandemic or no, now is not the time for the veterinary community Southeast remains
to take its collective eye off the importance of heartworm prevention. That was the “hotbed” for heartworm
message of the American Heartworm Society (AHS) this spring, as it announced The AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey is
the results of the 2019 AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey and unveiled a new conducted every three years, using data
heartworm incidence map drawn from the data of nearly 6,000 U.S. veterinary from animals tested over the previous 12
practices and shelters last year. months. The 2019 survey reflected data
16 JUNE 2020 • TVC MAGAZINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROYAL CANINfrom more than 5.5 million heartworm “When veterinarians compare the incidence to be up or down over the pre-
tests conducted over the course of a year. 2016 heartworm incidence map to the vious three years, 26% of veterinarians
No state in the U.S. was heartworm- 2019 map, it’s clear that the big picture saw an upward trend, while 16% noted
free in 2019, according to the AHS sur- hasn’t changed,” said AHS president a downward trend and 57% of practices
vey, which determined that the top five Chris Duke, DVM. “The Southeast re- and shelters saw no change.
states in heartworm incidence were mains a hotbed for heartworm infec- Respondents who reported an up-
Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, tion, but states in the Northeast, Mid- ward trend were most likely to cite “an
Arkansas and Alabama—all states that west and West have continued to see influx of heartworm-positive patients
have been in the top tier since the AHS many cases as well.” into their practice area and “poor com-
began tracking incidence data in 2001. AHS’s survey also polled veterinar- pliance” (pet owners failing to admin-
In Mississippi, almost 10% of dogs ians on trends noted in the previous ister heartworm preventives year-round
tested for heartworms were heartworm- three years. According to those findings, and/or skipping doses). Respondents
positive in 2019; in Louisiana, just un- 11% of veterinary practices and shelters who noted decreases in heartworm
der 8% of dogs tested were positive. surveyed reported seeing no heartworm incidence cited “improved preventive
Rounding out the top ten states cases, compared to approximately 13% compliance among users” and “more
were Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, North three years ago. When asked whether owners giving heartworm preventives”
Carolina and Oklahoma. they perceived the trend of heartworm as the leading reasons.
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New grant opportunity available for technicians, assistants to receive COVID-19 aid
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is accepting a one-time $500 grant to help meet immediate needs,
applications for a new grant program supporting veteri- available on a first come, first served basis. The program
nary technicians and assistants experiencing financial is funded by $200,000 in donations from Hill’s Pet Nutri-
hardships because of the pandemic. The program will tion, Zoetis, and the National Association of Veterinary
provide eligible veterinary technicians and assistants Technicians in America.
Vets quickly get on board with telemedicine during pandemic
The Veterinary Telemedicine Association was coming up before this,” said Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, the group’s
on its third year when the coronavirus pandemic drasti- founder. “Now it’s become a necessity.”
cally changed medical care. Now, membership is more “Before COVID, telemedicine was one of those things
than 3,000 in the online Facebook group – renamed that veterinarians were somewhat interested in,” said Dr.
the Veterinary Telemedicine Community – which had Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor of telehealth at
barely two members for most of the time since its Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine &
founding in April 2018. Biomedical Sciences. “The thinking was akin to, ‘I’ll get
“Veterinarians looked at telemedicine as a novelty around to it.’ Now it is, ‘I need to do this yesterday.’”
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may include coma and deathb.
a
Some dogs are more sensitive to avermectins due to a mutation
Nearly half of U.S. pet owners have been affected by the pandemic, whether because in the MDR1 gene. Dogs with this mutation may develop signs of
severe avermectin toxicity if they ingest this product. The most
common breeds associated with this mutation include Collies and
of job loss or reduced income, according to a new survey. The nationally representa- Collie crosses.
b
Although there is no specific antagonist for avermectin toxicity,
even severely affected dogs have completely recovered from
tive survey of 1,000 pet owners, from Brakke Consulting, is the first of three that the avermectin toxicity with intensive veterinary supportive care.
Advantage Multi for Cats: Do not use on sick, debilitated, or
firm plans to release in the coming months to assess how pet owners are faring. underweight cats. Do not use on cats less than 9 weeks of age or
less than 2 lbs. body weight. Do not use on sick or debilitated ferrets.
hUMAN WARNINGS: Not for human use. Keep out of the reach
“Expenditures on pets have held up remarkably well given the financial burdens of children. Dogs: Children should not come in contact with
the application sites for two (2) hours after application. Cats:
Children should not come in contact with the application site
on pet-owning households,” said Dr. Robert Jones, Brakke’s president. “Interest- for 30 minutes after application.
Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or
on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash hands thoroughly with
ingly, 20% of pet owners even added a pet since the beginning of the year, a testa- soap and warm water after handling. If contact with eyes occurs,
hold eyelids open and flush with copious amounts of water for 15
minutes. If eye irritation develops or persists, contact a physician. If
ment to the importance of pets in people’s lives.” swallowed, call poison control center or physician immediately for
treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control
Still, some households have reduced spending on pet food and medications. Many center or physician. People with known hypersensitivity to benzyl
alcohol, imidacloprid, or moxidectin should administer the product
pet owners have also had to cancel veterinary appointments because clinics have cut with caution. In case of allergic reaction, contact a physician. If
contact with skin or clothing occurs, take off contaminated clothing.
Wash skin immediately with plenty of soap and water. Call a poison
down on the services they are offering. control center or physician for treatment advice. The Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) provides additional occupational safety information.
For a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or to report adverse
reactions call Bayer Veterinary Services at 1-800-422-9874. For
consumer questions call 1-800-255-6826.
pRECAUTIONS: Do not dispense dose applicator tubes without
complete safety and administration information. Use with caution
in sick, debilitated or underweight animals. The safety of Advantage
Multi for Dogs has not been established in breeding, pregnant, or
lactating dogs. The safe use of Advantage Multi for Dogs has not
been established in puppies and dogs less than 7 weeks of age
or less than 3 lbs. body weight. Advantage Multi for Dogs has
not been evaluated in heartworm-positive dogs with Class 4
heartworm disease.
Cats with no symptoms spread Cats may experience hypersalivation, tremors, vomiting and
decreased appetite if Advantage Multi for Cats is inadvertently
administered orally or through grooming/licking of the application
coronavirus to other cats in lab test site. The safety of Advantage Multi for Cats has not been established
in breeding, pregnant, or lactating cats. The effectiveness of
Advantage Multi for Cats against heartworm infections (D. immitis)
Cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats even when they don’t show after bathing has not been evaluated in cats. Use of this product in
geriatric cats with subclinical conditions has not been adequately
studied. Ferrets: The safety of Advantage Multi for Cats has not been
symptoms, a new lab experiment suggests. Scientists who led the research say it established in breeding, pregnant, and lactating ferrets. Treatment of
ferrets weighing less than 2.0 lbs. (0.9kg) should be based on a risk-
benefit assessment. The effectiveness of Advantage Multi for Cats
demonstrates the need to examine whether the virus can spread from people to in ferrets weighing over 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) has not been established.
ADVERSE REACTIONS: heartworm Negative Dogs: The most
common adverse reactions observed during field studies were
cats to people again, the Associated Press reports. The AVMA has said that just pruritus, residue, medicinal odor, lethargy, inappetence and
hyperactivity. heartworm positive Dogs: The most common
adverse reactions observed during field studies were cough,
because an animal can be deliberately infected in a lab “does not mean that it lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea (including hemorrhagic), and inappetence.
Cats: The most common adverse reactions observed during
will be easily infected with that same virus under natural conditions.” The scien- field studies were lethargy, behavioral changes, discomfort,
hypersalivation, polydipsia and coughing and gagging. Ferrets: The
most common adverse reactions observed during field studies were
tists took the virus from a human patient and infected three cats with it. Each cat pruritus/scratching, scabbing, redness, wounds and inflammation at
the treatment site; lethargy; and chemical odor.
For a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or to report adverse
was then housed with another cat without the infection. Within five days, the virus reactions call Bayer Veterinary Services at 1-800-422-9874. For
consumer questions call 1-800-255-6826.
Advantage Multi is protected by one or more of the following U.S.
was found in all three of the newly exposed animals. None of the six cats ever patents: 6,232,328 and 6,001,858.
NADA 141-251,141-254 Approved by FDA V-03/2016
showed symptoms. © 2015 Bayer
Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Advantage Multi
are registered trademarks of Bayer.
Made in Germany.
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