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  • It takes a will of iron to pull a sled for miles over frozen tundra, so Siberian Huskies can be a bit obstinate. However, they are also smart, fun-loving and always ready for a game.

  • Sidebones are a name for a condition that results in ossification of the collateral cartilages of the foot, i.e., the cartilages transform into much harder and less flexible bone.

  • Dogs can become stressed just as we can. There are many signs of stress that can mimic normal dog behaviors. Being aware of your dog’s regular demeanor allows you to recognizes changes in behavior that may indicate stress or physical illness. If your dog becomes consistently stressed, see your veterinarian.

  • 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.

  • The Silky is truly a terrier; thus, they can be scamps, scattering laundry about the house, staring down the pet guinea pig in its cage, barking a welcome or warning to all who walk down the street. Yet, they can be charming, fun and great companions.

  • 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.

  • Simethicone is an anti-gas agent used to help treat pain, bloating, and flatulence caused by excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract of cats, dogs, and other animals. It works as an anti-foaming agent by reducing surface tension on gas bubbles.

  • Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats (Fatty Liver Syndrome in Cats)

    El síndrome del hígado graso felino (SHGF) también se conoce con el nombre de lipidosis hepática felina. Esta enfermedad es única en gatos y es una de las enfermedades hepáticas más comunes en ellos.

  • Sirolimus delayed-release tablets (Felycin®-CA1) are conditionally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States for the management of ventricular hypertrophy in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) that is subclinical (not yet showing symptoms. Sirolimus is a hazardous drug.

  • A biopsy is one of the more common diagnostic procedures performed in cats. Biopsies provide valuable insight into the type of cells in an abnormal area of skin or a skin growth and whether the growth poses a more serious health threat to your pet. Either the entire mass or a small representative section of skin is removed and submitted to a veterinary pathologist, who will perform a histopathology analysis. The pathologist will attempt to determine the nature of the lesion, identify the type of cells and their relationship to each other, as well as any evidence of malignancy.