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This is a malignant tumour of skin epidermal cells with varying degrees of differentiation. Tumours of this type occur in people and all domestic species. T
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Slippery Elm is well known for its use as a protecting and lubricating herb for pets with gastrointestinal disease. The tannins in the herb reduce inflammation, and the oily mucilage components lubricate the digestive tract and assist in waste elimination.
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Sodium valproate is used to control seizures (fits). Your veterinarian may prescribe this medication at the same time as another treatment to control fits.
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Solar dermatitis is a skin disease which is caused by exposure to the sun. It occurs mainly in cats with white non-pigmented areas and the ear flaps are most commonly affected.
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Soy proteins are the proteins found in the soybean and its products such as tofu. Isoflavones are a particularly important class of soy protein, and include the water-soluble compounds genistein and daidzein.
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Spironolactone is a diuretic. Spironolactone is used for the treatment of congestive heart failure caused by valvular regurgitation. Your veterinarian may also prescribe other medication to help your pet's heart function better.
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St. John's Wort is a herb, prepared from the plant Hypericum perforatum, that is mainly used for treating depression and anxiety disorders in people.
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Tumours of the epithelial, glandular stomach lining include non-cancerous polyps and some types of chronic (hyperplastic) gastritis. Malignant epithelial tumours (gastric adenocarcinomas) cause progressive illness.
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Sucralfate is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestine. It is usually used in conjunction with other medicines.
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Sulfasalazine (also called Sulphasalazine) acts inside the bowel by helping to reduce the inflammation and other symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (colitis) in dogs and cats.