Bayer HealthCare Introduces Resultix™, a New Tick Killing Solution for Dogs and Cats
SHAWNEE, Kan., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bayer HealthCare LLC Animal Health Division made it easy to kill ticks on dogs and cats with Resultix, a new, simple spray-on formula that kills attached or crawling ticks. Bayer HealthCare debuted Resultix at the opening of BarkWorldExpo, a pet social media conference in Atlanta, Ga on October 26.
Resultix provides an effective way to kill ticks and can be used as often as needed. Just two sprays of Resultix will dissolve the outer wax layer that covers the hard shell (cuticle) of the tick, resulting in uncontrollable water loss and death of the tick. The tick will be dead within three hours; it may either fall off of the dog or cat, or be immobile when removed.
Resultix, available in an easy to transport 20 mL bottle, will be sold through veterinary clinics, pet specialty stores and online retailers.
Ticks are common parasites that feed on dogs and cats alike and may infest pets in very large numbers.
"A tick can cause serious problems for pets and dealing with tick infestations can be stressful for both pet owners and their pets," said Cristiano von Simson, DVM, MBA, Director of Veterinary Technical Services at Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, North America. "Resultix provides a convenient and easy to apply alternative to traditional tick removal for pet owners and veterinarians who spot one or more ticks on a dog or cat."
Bayer HealthCare collaborated with Piedmont Pharmaceuticals to bring Resultix to market.
"We are very pleased to celebrate the first product launch resulting from our partnership with Bayer HealthCare," said Roland Johnson, Chairman and CEO, Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. "The technology in Resultix created by Piedmont truly makes it an effective tick killing product."
For more information on Resultix, visit killthetick.com, where you can also learn how to join the PetParents.com community for access to helpful pet tips and resources.
About Bayer HealthCare
The Bayer Group is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer HealthCare, a subgroup of Bayer AG with annual sales of EUR 17.2 billion (2011), is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover, develop, manufacture and market products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. Bayer HealthCare has a global workforce of 55,700 employees (Dec 31, 2011) and is represented in more than 100 countries. Find more information at www.bayerhealthcare.com.
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