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Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat multi-drug-resistant, gram-positive bacterial infections in cats and dogs. Its use is limited to susceptible infections with documented resistance to other antimicrobials. Its use is off label in veterinary medicine. Linezolid comes in tablet and powder forms that may be compounded into liquid.
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LinkSkin® Spray is a topical solution designed to support the skin barrier in dogs and cats by restoring the balance of microflora on the skin. It contains heat-killed lactobacilli and can help prevent skin infections caused by bacteria and yeast.
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A lipoma is a common, usually benign (harmless) fat tumor seen in middle-aged to older animals. These tumors occur often in dogs and infrequently in cats. The malignant form of this tumor is called a liposarcoma. Liposarcomas usually do not spread, but they require more extensive surgery to control.
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Liver fluke (Heterobilharzia americana) is a parasitic worm that affects dogs in the southern Atlantic and Gulf states and causes a disease called schistosomiasis. The fluke’s lifecycle is complex and involves a freshwater snail. Dogs can become infected by swimming or wading in water that has the larval stages of the fluke. The flukes cause granulomas (inflammatory nodules) to form in the liver, intestines, and other abdominal organs. Symptoms of gastrointestinal and liver disease may be present.
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Primary liver tumors in dogs and cats are rare. There are 4 types: hepatocellular tumors, bile duct tumors, neuroendocrine tumors, and sarcomas. These cancers can be massive, nodular, or diffuse in form. In dogs, most liver tumors are malignant, while in cats, most are benign.
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Dogs can have hearing loss due to increasing age or chronic ear infections, or they may be born with a defect. Deafness in dogs can present some challenges, but overall they can have healthy, normal lives. Training is still possible by making some modifications and incorporating hand signals. It is important to take their deafness into account when considering their safety and ensure that they are never off leash on or near a street.
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Lokivetmab (brand name: Cytopoint®) is used to treat dermatitis (skin inflammation) and itchiness, usually due to skin allergies. It is given by injection under the skin. Lokivetmab is only used in dogs.
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Lomustine (brand names: Gleostine®, CeeNU®) is an anticancer chemotherapy used off label to treat brain and spinal cord tumors, mast cell tumors, histiocytic sarcomas, or lymphoma in cats and dogs. It is given by mouth as a capsule or compounded into other forms such as chewable tablets and liquid suspensions.
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Dogs pull ahead and lunge forward on leash for several reasons. Loose leash walking is a complex skill that requires patience, planning, and persistence. Positive reinforcement training is effective for teaching dogs how to walk nicely on a leash once their welfare needs have been met.
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Loperamide (brand names: Imodium®, Anti-Diarrheal®, Diamode®) is used to treat the signs of diarrhea in dogs, rabbits, rodents, and small mammals. It is available over the counter but should only be used as directed by your veterinarian. Loperamide is given by mouth in the form of a tablet, capsule, or liquid.
