Ask-a-Vet: Question and Answer
Question:
Pet Info:
Species: Feline
Breed: GRAY STRIPED
Sex: Male
Spayed/Neutered: No
Age: 4.0 years
Weight: 13.0 pounds
9/4/2012 4:13:17 PM
My cat has a blocked salivary gland. We’ve been to the vet 3 times to have it drained. They said they can remove the gland but it is a very delicate surgery. Is there any NON-surgical forms of treatment or diet that we should try?
Answer:
9/4/2012 4:36:24 PM
There are no non-surgically forms of treatment. The surgery would be the best option.
Tom Carpenter, DVM
www.newportharborvets.com
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Dr Carpenter is a former president of AAHA. He owns Newport Harbor Animal Hospital in Costa Mesa, CA. NHAH has been accredited by AAHA for over 25 years.