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Gentle, calm and friendly, these good-natured watchers make excellent family dogs. They are affectionate and incredibly patient with children, love to be included in family activities, and will wait patiently if you stop to talk on an outing. They are calm indoors and their affectionate personality makes them excellent therapy dogs.
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Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that are passed in the urine of infected animals and survive for long periods of time in warm, stagnant water or moist soil. The disease causes severe damage to the kidney, liver, and other organs, and may be fatal in severe cases.
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Leuprolide is a synthetic hormone used to treat adrenal gland problems in ferrets, gonadal issues in birds, and experimentally treat reproductive issues and incontinence (involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control) in dogs and cats. It is given by injection.
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Levetiracetam (brand names: Keppra®, Elepsia®, Spritam®) is used off label as an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and epilepsy. In dogs, it is typically used in combination with other anticonvulsants, while in cats, it is used alone or in combination.
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Levobunolol ophthalmic is a topical anti-glaucoma agent used to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma and to prevent glaucoma from developing in the normal eye of animals with unilateral (one-sided) glaucoma. It is used off label in cats, dogs, and other animals.
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Levofloxacin ophthalmic is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. This medication is used off label in veterinary medicine. Levofloxacin ophthalmic comes in liquid drop suspension form.
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Levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement given by mouth in the form of a tablet or capsule. It is used to treat hypothyroidism and its use in cats and certain exotic animals is off label. This medication should not be used in pets with certain heart conditions, untreated Addison's disease, or hyperthyroidism.
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Lhasa Apsos are small companion dogs known for a long coat, confident nature, and independent personality. This ancient companion and watchdog breed was developed in Tibetan monasteries. These dogs are alert, self-assured, and often reserved with strangers while remaining loyal to their families.
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Lick granuloma in dogs, also known as acral lick dermatitis, is a condition manifested as chronic licking of an area of skin, usually on the forelimbs. This condition is thought to be both physical and psychological in nature. While the condition can be frustrating to get under control, most cases of lick granulomas can be successfully treated if the owner is willing to pursue extended tests and treatments.
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Lidocaine and lidocaine combinations topical are local anesthetics that provide anesthesia (a numbing effect) to the skin in cats, dogs, and other animals. Combination products may contain other local anesthetics, antibiotics or antimicrobials, steroids, antihistamines, or cleansing agents.