Swollen Parotid Salivary Gland Causes. 1  One of the major causes of swollen parotid glands is a virus that causes mumps. 2  Alcoholics are prone to swelling of these salivary glands. 3  Infection of surrounding lymph nodes can spread to the parotid glands. 4  Stones sometimes form in the glands causing inflammation. One of the major causes of swollen parotid glands is a virus that causes mumps. 2  Alcoholics are prone to swelling of these salivary glands. 3  Infection of surrounding lymph nodes can spread to the parotid glands.
Typical Cat Insulin Costs. Your catâs insulin can cost anywhere from $30-$150. The price will vary depending on if you decide to buy from your veterinarian, from an internet retailer, or using a pharmacy benefits plan. The price will also depend on whether you purchase a brand name or generic drug.
Feline diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a common disease often found in older and overweight cats. Similar to diabetes in humans, feline diabetes occurs when there is not enough insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas) in the cat's body to balance out the glucose (sugar) in the cat's diet.