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Seboliance (brand name Douxo®S3 SEB) is a natural extract from the pomegranate plant (Punica granatum) used to help control dandruff, reduce odor, and help hydrate dry skin in cats and dogs. Seboliance may be part of a combination product containing ophytrium. Seboliance comes in mousse and shampoo forms.
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Selamectin (brand names: Revolution®, Paradyne®, Stronghold®, Chanhold®) is an avermectin antiparasitic used topically to treat parasites in dogs and cats, both on and off label. Use with caution in sick or underweight pets, or dogs with the MDR1 mutation.
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Selamectin + and sarolaner (Revolution Plus®) is used in cats 8 weeks and older to prevent heartworms and intestinal parasites (hookworms and roundworms), kill and prevent fleas, ticks and to control ear mites. It may also be used off label (extra label) “off-label” for the treatment of treat Demodex mites (demodicosis) in cats. Drug sensitivities can develop over time, with repeated exposure. It is important to watch for signs of an allergic reaction over the entire course of treatment and notify your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
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Selegiline is typically given by mouth and is used off and on label in dogs and cats to treat signs due to cognitive dysfunction syndrome, pituitary-dependent Cushing’s disease, anxiety, and certain phobias.
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Selenium sulfide topical is a drug used for treating seborrheic skin conditions in dogs (conditions relating to the oil-producing glands in the skin). It may also be used as a secondary treatment for Malassezia (yeast) skin conditions, especially if the dog has waxy, greasy or scaly skin.
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Sertraline is given by mouth and is an antidepressant used off label in dogs and cats to treat a variety of behavior disorders, including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and aggression.
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Ophthalmic autologous serum is a blood-derived product used to treat corneal ulcers in animals. Ophthalmic autologous serum is part of the blood and is collected directly from the patient. It is in liquid form.
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Sevelamer is a drug used to control high blood levels of phosphorus (hyperphosphatemia) in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease. It acts as a phosphate binder in the intestines (it attaches to extra phosphates to keep them from entering the blood).
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Sildenafil (brand name: Viagra®) is a vasodilator used off label to treat high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) in dogs and sometimes cats. It is also used to treat megaesophagus. In cattle, it may be useful in treating uterine conditions such as endometritis.
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Silver sulfadiazine topical is an antimicrobial used to treat skin infections and burns in cats, dogs, and exotic pets. It is used off label in veterinary medicine. Silver sulfadiazine topical comes in a topical cream.