Promising Clinical Trials Continue at Circle City Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital

In 2009 and 2010 our Veterinary Dermatology Department, under the leadership of Dr. Terry Grieshaber, DACVD, participated in three clinical trials to evaluate a new compound, developed by Pfizer, to treat Atopic dermatitis in the dog. These trials were conducted nation wide with Circle City among those clinics that enrolled the highest number of evaluable cases in each trial.


We are flattered to announce that Pfizer has once again invited Dr. Grieshaber and Circle City’s Dermatology Team to participate in two additional clinical trials in 2011. These trials are designed to evaluate two additional new drugs that again were developed to treat Atopic dermatitis in the dog.

Training for the first of these two trials will begin the end of January. Although we currently have scant details about what these trials will entail, based on previous experience, requirements will likely include that Atopic dermatitis has been confirmed by history and/or allergy testing and that dietary allergies have either been ruled out or controlled. In previous trials those clients who participated were generously compensated.

Please keep this option in mind as you see your Atopic patients and perhaps develop a list of clients that may be interested. Additional information will be provided as we receive it.

Humble Heros...

January 5, 2011

Bas and his handler came to see our Boarded Veterinary Dentist and Oral Surgeon, Dr. Matt Lemmons, a while back. Bas, a police dog, had several fractured teeth and his handler wanted to keep Bas on the force. With permission from Officer Sam, we are sharing a note he wrote to Dr. Lemmons (below) regarding Bas’ celebrated return to active service.

We are always touched by the gratitude we receive from pet owners and rejoice with them when the animal they cherish can once again experience ‘the good life’. With Sam and Bas, living ‘the good life’ means they are risking their lives every day to keep us safe!

So…Officers Sam and Bas, we thank you for the great honor of serving two very special local heroes…

December 23, 2010

“Dr. Lemmons,

I hope that this email finds you well and having a good holiday. I just wanted to thank you again almost a year and a half after Bas' surgeries. The quality of your work has never stopped amazing me.


We have had a great year. We have participated in some amazing training throughout the year including one where I got over my fear of putting Bas back on the bite suit. I had trainers from all over the country telling me how great Bas is and I have you to thank for keeping him in service.


I remember being so scared that I would be forced to retire him but now we are going strong. As recently as last weekend we had two patrol bite apprehensions on shift and all of his teeth/your work was intact. My K-9 supervisor claims that Bas is one of the best dogs that he has ever seen and again, all of it would not be possible if it weren't for you and the dedicated care Bas received while he was with you and your staff.


I couldn't see myself with any other dog than Bas. He is my partner, friend, and brother knight in arms. Perhaps someday I will be able to fully thank you for what you did for us.


I hope you and your family have a great holiday season.


Take care,
Sam and Bas


(He told me to send the photos-he was proud)”