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• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Cats: Bag Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit cats with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Cats: Syringe Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit cats with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Dogs: Bag Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is outside the comfort zone for most outside the medical profession but is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Dogs: Syringe Method

  Supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Your veterinarian can teach you to administer fluids subcutaneously (under the skin). Giving injections is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

• Successful Nail Trims: Training for Happy Handling

  Many pets initially resist having their claws trimmed. This is partly because their paws are sensitive and partly because they are uncomfortable being restrained for the procedure. By taking the time to do some gentle, systematic training and conditioning, you can teach your pet to relax and accept nail trims as part of their regular health maintenance program.

• Successful Toothbrushing: Training for Happy Dental Care

  Many pets are sensitive to being restrained for grooming. With slow progress and positive rewards, your pet can learn to accept or even enjoy having their teeth cleaned.

• Sucralfate

  Sucralfate (brand names Carafate® and Sulcrate®) is used in the treatment of ulcers and erosions that occur in the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, including those caused by certain medications. Sucralfate creates a coating or barrier over the ulcer, protecting it from stomach acids and allowing it to heal.

• Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS)

  Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) causes blindness in older dogs, most often females. The underlying cause of SARDS is unknown and there is no effective treatment for the condition. This handout explains the clinical signs observed in affected dogs, how the condition is diagnosed, and how to support a dog with SARDS.

• Sugar Gliders: Common Diseases

  Sugar gliders have become popular pets over the last decade. There are several well-known diseases or conditions that owners of sugar gliders should be aware of. Tooth decay from tartar build-up can lead to tooth root abscesses. Improper diets can lead to low blood calcium, obesity, and tooth decay. Intestinal problems may be caused by an improper diet, a bacterial infection, or a flagellated protozoal infection. It is essential to consult a veterinarian familiar with sugar gliders to select a proper diet and keep your sugar glider healthy.

• Sugar Gliders: Feeding

  Sugar gliders are opportunistic omnivores, which means they eat a wide range of food items, depending on what is available. Improper nutrition is one of the most prominent causes of illnesses in sugar gliders. This handout provides the information needed to feed your sugar glider a balanced and healthy diet.