FDA Approves Drug to Treat Skin Infections in Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new antibiotic drug for dogs, giving
veterinarians a ne w once daily tre atment option to treat skin infections (wounds and abscesses) which are common
problems among dogs. The product is called "Simplicef®" (cefpodoxime proxetil), developed by Pharmacia &
Upjohn Co ., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, a division of Pfizer, Inc. Read
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