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  • The heroic dogs involved in search and rescue missions optimize their natural abilities to help distressed people.

  • Seasonal flank alopecia is a skin condition in which affected dogs lose patches of hair seasonally, likely due to an abnormal response of the hair follicles to normal hormonal changes that occur with changing day length. This condition is purely cosmetic, so no treatment is necessary. Melatonin can be used to speed hair regrowth and prevent hair loss in dogs that develop this condition on a recurrent basis.

  • Sebaceous adenitis is an immune-mediated disorder in which the immune system causes inflammation that damages the sebaceous glands in the skin. Clinical signs vary between short-haired and long-haired breeds, though both experience hair loss, skin scales, and lesions that begin on the head and along the spine.

  • Seboliance (brand name Douxo®S3 SEB) is a natural extract from the pomegranate plant (Punica granatum) used to help control dandruff, reduce odor, and help hydrate dry skin in cats and dogs. Seboliance may be part of a combination product containing ophytrium. Seboliance comes in mousse and shampoo forms.

  • Seborrhea, also called seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin disorder in which the skin’s sebaceous glands produce an excessive amount of sebum, which is an oily, waxy substance that helps moisturize and protect the skin. The excess sebum causes scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. Seborrhea typically affects the back, face, and flanks and is worse in skin folds. Treatment or management depends on the cause.

  • Seborrhea, also called seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin disorder in which the skin’s sebaceous glands produce an excessive amount of sebum, which is an oily, waxy substance that helps moisturize and protect the skin. The excess sebum causes scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. Seborrhea typically affects the back, face, and flanks and is worse in skin folds. Treatment or management depends on the cause.

  • Seizure assistance dogs trained to help the owner during and after a seizure. These dogs give their owners freedom to enjoy life knowing they have help nearby when they need it. These amazing dogs provide safety, security, and companionship.

  • A seizure, also known as a convulsion or fit, is a temporary, involuntary disturbance of normal brain function. If abnormal brain activity occurs in the motor cortex of the brain, it may cause uncontrollable muscle activity. Epilepsy is a condition that involves repeated seizures that may occur alone or in clusters. These seizures may be infrequent and unpredictable or they may occur at regular intervals.

  • Seizures and syncope are commonly confused with one another due to similarities in the appearance of these episodes. Both present with collapse but there are several details, explained in this handout, that can differentiate between them, which is important for determining treatment. The prognosis for each condition varies depending on the underlying causes.

  • Seizures are reasonably common in pet birds and should be treated as a medical emergency. Diagnostic testing is often required so that your veterinarian can diagnose the problem and determine the necessary treatment plan.