Small Animal Talk interview with Dr. Justine Lee & VetGirl
Interview with Small Animal Talk and VetGirl A huge thank you to Small Animal Talk for taking the time to podcast interview me across the world! Here, Dr. Anne Fawcett asks all things veterinary… like how I started as a C student at Cornell University and ended up becoming the CEO of VetGirl! Check out the live link and listen to it here at Small Animal...
Read MoreHow to handle a child’s grief over the loss of a pet
How to handle a child’s grief over the loss of a pet Helping your child grieve the loss of your family dog or cat is tough… but here, some tips in this blog. The death of a beloved pet may be the first experience your child has with the loss of a loved one. In many cases, the passing away of a furry best friend can even be more devastating to a child than that of a human relative with which they had little contact. To help your child make sense of this tragedy and deal...
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Should I switch my cat’s kitty litter to SwheatScoop? | Dr. Justine Lee
After 16 years of putting up with traditional clumping kitty litter (which is made of bentonite clay), I decided to try something more eco-friendly. Back in 2008, when I wrote my cat book It’s a Cat’s World… You Just Live In It, I advocated for clumping kitty litter as the #1 kitty litter that cats prefer (based on what veterinary behaviorists recommend). That said, since writing that book, I’ve changed my mind… I was getting sick of clumping litter. So, why...
Read MoreInfectious disease in dogs and cats: Is it on the rise? | Dr. Justine Lee
According to Banfield Pet Hospital, infectious diseases are on the rise in dogs and cats! This is alarming, because with the improvements in quality of care in veterinary medicine (including advanced medicine and preventative medicine like vaccines, deworming, etc.), now there’s proof that our pets are more at risk. The State of Pet Health Report for 2014 just came out, and stated that there was a “staggering” increase in infectious diseases in dogs and cats. Now, granted this is just...
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How far can I run with my dog? | Dr. Justine Lee
How far can I run with my dog? You should run with your dog… and here’s why… just do so safely! I’m a huge advocate of running with your dog. After all, it’s a great way for you to bond with your four-legged family member, to mentally and physically stimulate him, and to help keep you in shape too! However, before just jumping right into it, there are a few pet dangers that you need to be aware of that occur when you exercise with your dog, including the top...
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