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Spironolactone + hydrochlorothiazide is a combination aldosterone antagonist (spironolactone) and thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) used to remove excess fluid and salt from the body in cats and dogs. This medication can be used in combination with other drugs to lower blood pressure and for protective effects on the heart muscle. It has also been used in dogs with fluid-up in the abdomen due to liver failure.
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Spondylosis deformans is a condition that affects the vertebral bones of the spine and is characterized by the presence of bony spurs or osteophytes along the edges of the bones of the spine. Spondylosis deformans is a chronic condition that is associated with aging and most dogs are free of symptoms. This condition is usually diagnosed from radiographs of the spine. Treatment recommendations depend on the individual dog and whether they are showing any clinical signs such as pain and difficulty with movement.
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Spryng intra-articular injectable is an injectable device composed two naturally derived proteins (bovine collagen and elastin) and a carbohydrate (porcine heparin glycan). It is used to help manage non-infectious causes of joint pain in cats, dogs, and horses. When injected into a joint, it creates a spongy matrix that increases joint support and shock absorption, providing a cushioning effect like healthy cartilage. Spryng is to be administered only by trained veterinarians.
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Squamous cell carcinoma is a tumor of the cells that make up the contact or upper layer of the skin. UV light exposure has been described as a developmental factor in people, though it is still in question as to the role for dogs. Tumors can develop anywhere that skin cells are present, including the nail bed, paw pads, abdomen, back, ears, or nose, including the nasal planum (top edge of the nose).
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St. John’s wort is an herbal supplement made from the Hypericum perforatum plant. It has traditionally been used for pain, but is also used for depression and anxiety disorders. It may have other anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing effects. It is most commonly used in dogs and cats.
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier loves his family with a passion, especially the juvenile members - this breed's devotion to children is legendary.
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What makes the Standard Schnauzer so compelling? Maybe it is the distinctive beard and mustache supporting the long muzzle that captures our attention, or those eyes that seem to be scrutinizing with an insatiable curiosity and perhaps even skepticism.
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Stanozolol (brand names: Winstrol®, Menabol®, Neurabol®, Stanol®, Stromba®, Stombaject®) is an anabolic steroid that no longer commercially marketed in the US. It is currently used off label as a compounded medication to treat weight loss, anemia, poor appetite, and other issues in pet animals (not farmed animals). It may be effective in treating tracheal collapse in dogs.
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Staph (or staphylococcal) dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that the skin caused by a group of bacteria called Staphylococcus. Any disorder that causes itching or a change in the skin’s environment can create the ideal conditions to allow Staphylococcus to become a problem. This handout discusses Staphylococcus dermatitis in dogs, as well as a hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to this bacteria. The clinical signs of these conditions, along with diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, are outlined.
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Stasis Breaker is an herbal blend used in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) to reverse blood stagnation and improve circulation in dogs, cats, and horses. It is often recommended for the treatment of cancers that are in the form of a nodule or mass (solid form).