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Suppliers

Bright eyes

JT-Pharma produces innovative food supplements for pets. One

entirely new product is a treatment for eye discharge.

Spanish company JT-Pharma op- mended on account of the risk of for limiting the harmful effects
erates in 20 countries and now developing bacterial antibiotic re- of antibiotics over the entire life-
offers JT Tears Off, a product for sistance. time of the pet. JT Tears Off is sold
treating watery eye discharge. JT Tears Off is an effective al- in tablet and powder
This is a common complaint ternative to the incorrect use or form for oral ad-
that causes concern among cat misuse of antibiotics. The prod- ministration.
and dog owners. “This teary dis- uct is based on plant extracts The powder is
charge, termed epiphora, is as- and vitamins that modify the pH recommended
sociated with a large number of value of the tear fluid, minimise for small
conditions,” the company reports. the flow of tears and prevent epi- breeds,
In most cases, the anatomy of the phora. These also aid tear block- which have
pet plays a significant part, as ages and prevent reddish-brown difficulty in
some breeds have flat or sunken discolouration of the hair around swallowing pills
faces (brachycephalic), which the pet’s eyes. or tablets. The com-
hinder correct tear discharge. This pany recommends trim-
problem was traditionally treated No more antibiotics ming discoloured hair prior to
with low doses of antibiotics such Epiphora is usually chronic in commencing the treatment, so
as tetracycline or tylosin, although most breeds and JT Tears Off that the results can be seen more
these are not particularly recom- is therefore the best alternative clearly.
JT-Pharma also markets in- The company focuses on innova-
novative food supplements, a tive dietary supplements.
combination of natural ingredi-
ents that cover most veterinary
medical pathologies. The prod-
uct portfolio spans a large range
of bodily functions and features
of pets, such as bones, joints,
skin and coat, mouth and teeth,
heart, liver, pancreas, kidneys
and gut.
According to JT-Pharma, nat-
ural food supplements and nu-
traceuticals offer a host of medi-
cal and health benefits. They de-
liver the basic nutrients for the
growth, care and wellbeing of
pets as well as treating and pre-
venting some diseases without
JT Tears Off is a treatment for eye discharge. any side effects. n

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