Bioiberica has announced the launch of its latest innovation, the Atopivet Collar – a skin health solution for the companion animal health market.
A world-first, it offers pet owners an alternative to traditional topical and oral treatments with a more convenient application format to support with the management of atopic dermatitis – a chronic skin condition, which affects at least 10 percent of dogs.
Following a successful launch in the US last summer, the Atopivet Collar is now available in Spain, with plans to launch across Europe in the near future.
The Atopivet Collar functions by releasing Bioiberica’s biologically-derived skin health ingredients directly onto the pet’s skin, which are then spread across the body through the skin’s lipids.
One of these ingredients is Biosfeen, which has been shown to boost filaggrin expression, in turn, helping to maintain the integrity of the skin barrier in both in-vitro and in-vivo trials.
“Thanks to its dual maintenance and sparring effect, the Atopivet Collar is well equipped to aid in the cyclical nature of atopic dermatitis and help reduce flare-ups,” explains Sergi Segarra, research and development project manager, animal health at Bioiberica.
“While the collar usually takes one-to-two months to have an effect, we’ve already received really positive feedback since launching the product in the US last year and now we’re excited to bring the Atopivet Collar to Europe and beyond.”
Atopic dermatitis can start as early as six months old for some animals, with symptoms including itchy, inflamed and damaged skin, as well as scaly patches and fur loss. The life-long condition is characterised by short-term flare-ups – particularly in the spring and summer months – which can be difficult for pet owners to manage.Existing support for atopic dermatitis, such as
Topical and oral treatments for atopic dermatitis – a life-long condition is characterised by short-term flare-ups – can be problematic and time-consuming for pet owners to administer.
The new Atopivet Collar provides an additional tool to address these challenges with a fuss-free collar application.
In addition, the collar is lavender-scented, waterproof and available in two different sizes to suit a variety of pets.
“We recognised the need for an accessible, effective option that gives owners the freedom to choose a non-invasive, practical alternative to traditional oils, creams and tablets,” comments Jordi Flores Garcia, marketing director, companion animal health at Bioiberica.
The collar is the latest addition to Bioiberica’s existing Atopivet range, which includes several products designed for long and short-term management of skin health in companion animals.
All products in the range comprise Bioiberica’s scientifically-backed, biologically-derived ingredients, enabling a multimodal approach to supporting pet skin health.
To find out more about the Atopivet Collar and Bioiberica’s wider companion animal health offering, visit: the website.
