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.
Each diabetic cat responds differently to different therapies. Some cats are easier to regulate; others require more complex types of treatment. Some cats can be treated successfully through changes in diet and with oral medications. In cats with more severe diabetes, insulin injections may be required for the remainder of their lives. In general, treatment for diabetes falls into three categories: Insulin injections
I sure hope not because after 20 units, she would have to receive two shots instead of one because the syringe goes up only to 20 units. The insulin costs $30.00 per bottle and we're using right about three bottles per month so that's $90.00. We check her blood sugar a few times a week so that's $1.00 ($.35 per strip for the One Touch meter) and I feed her Solid Gold dog food at $55.00 for a 33 lb. bag, but I fed her that anyway. I took one look at the ingredients on the Purina diabetic dog food my vet suggested and said no thanx.