Peptide Science

Approved medicine and experimental peptides are not the same thing

A clear view of the veterinary regulatory landscape—and why the distinction matters.

Regulated products

Reviewed for a defined species and indication

Approval or licensure follows controlled development, manufacturing review, labeling, and ongoing safety monitoring. The regulator depends on the product category.

Research and wellness compounds

Interesting biology is not regulatory approval

BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, GHK-Cu, Selank, Semax, Thymosin Alpha-1, MOTS-c, and SS-31 are not FDA-approved for veterinary use. Their evidence varies widely and does not establish safe or effective use in dogs.

Three real veterinary products

These products are included for education. Pawformance Labs does not sell them and is not affiliated with Zoetis.

FDA-approved veterinary drug

Librela

Zoetis

Control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.

Bedinvetmab is a monoclonal antibody directed at nerve growth factor.

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USDA-licensed veterinary biologic

Cytopoint

Zoetis

Control of clinical signs associated with atopic dermatitis in dogs.

Lokivetmab is a monoclonal antibody directed at canine interleukin-31. It is USDA-licensed, not FDA-approved.

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FDA-approved veterinary drug

Solensia

Zoetis

Control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats.

Frunevetmab is a feline-specific monoclonal antibody directed at nerve growth factor.

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