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Salivary gland tumors are rare in dogs and cats. The mandibular and parotid glands are most commonly affected. Signs include swelling of the upper neck or ear base, halitosis, anorexia, weight loss, difficulty eating, pain, and lethargy. The treatment of choice is usually surgical excision. If complete excision is not possible, adjunct radiation therapy may be pursued.
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A salivary mucocele is an accumulation of saliva that has leaked from an injured salivary gland or duct. Some mucoceles cause swelling of the face and neck, while others interfere with a dog's ability to swallow or breathe normally. Treatment typically requires surgical removal of the affected salivary gland(s).
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Salmon poisoning is a bacterial infection that occurs when dogs eat raw or undercooked salmon, trout, steelhead, or Pacific giant salamanders infected with a parasitic flatworm that is infected with a particular bacteria. If the infection is not treated, most dogs will die within two weeks.
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SAMeLQ® is a supplement for dogs and cats that supports normal liver function. It contains ingredients like S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe), licorice root extract, quercetin, L-taurine, B-vitamins, and other antioxidants.
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Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is caused by a parasitic mite that burrows just beneath the surface of the skin. The presence of the sarcoptic mite causes intense itching; an affected dog will constantly chew and scratch his skin. Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious to other dogs and humans.
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Sarolaner (brand name Simparica®) is used to treat and control flea and tick infestations in dogs. The dog ingests sarolaner, and the drug is distributed throughout the dog’s body. When fleas or ticks bite the dog, they are exposed to the drug and killed during their blood meal. Sarolaner is also used in combination products for both dogs and cats.
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A cat’s claws are an integral part of their anatomy. Scratching behaviors are normal and serve many purposes, yet cats can cause damage and injury with their claws. By gaining an understanding of the reason that your cat uses her claws, you can provide her with alternative outlets and prevent her from causing damage to your property.
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The heroic dogs involved in search and rescue missions optimize their natural abilities to help distressed people.
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Seasonal flank alopecia is a skin condition in which affected dogs lose patches of hair seasonally, likely due to an abnormal response of the hair follicles to normal hormonal changes that occur with changing day length. This condition is purely cosmetic, so no treatment is necessary. Melatonin can be used to speed hair regrowth and prevent hair loss in dogs that develop this condition on a recurrent basis.
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Sebaceous adenitis is an immune-mediated disorder in which the immune system causes inflammation that damages the sebaceous glands in the skin. Clinical signs vary between short-haired and long-haired breeds, though both experience hair loss, skin scales, and lesions that begin on the head and along the spine.