Can my dog get Ebola? | Dr. Justine Lee
With the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, it’s been scaring people about the transmission of this deadly virus to pets. Here, some great information from Pet Health Network by Dr. Ernie Ward, Dr. Jeff Werber, and yours truly (#RIPExcalibur) on what you need to know about. Also, fantastic information below from the CDC on how animals are involved with Ebola outbreaks and what the risk is to your pets! According to the CDC, the US Department of Agriculture, and the American Veterinary...
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How to perform a thoracocentesis | Dr. Justine Lee
This blog is dedicated to all those veterinarians out there saving dog and cat lives! As an emergency critical care specialist, a thoracocentesis is a common procedure that you must feel comfortable performing. A thoracocentesis is often life saving, and should be performed immediately in any dyspneic patient that is suspected of having pleural space disease. The thoracocentesis should be performed cranial to the rib, as the blood vessels and nerves lie caudal to the rib (“hiding” behind...
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Do dogs get Ebola? | Dr. Justine Lee
In my Pet Health Network blog, both Dr. Jeff Werber and I I talk about whether or not dogs can get Ebola. Here, some great information from the Washington State Department of Health, which has put together some good information about the risk of catching Ebola from a pet. The talking points were developed in close consultation with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). There is no evidence that pets become sick with Ebola from routine contact with people who are infected with the virus. There...
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Kong brand treats recalled for possible mold contamination | Dr. Justine Lee
A voluntary recall by Jakks Pacific, makers of Kong, has been initiated based on specific sell-by dates of the Aussie Sticks Jumbo Lamb flavor and Beef flavor treats. These are distributed by PetsMart. Recalled sell-by dates include the following flavors, UPC codes, and sell-by dates: Kong Aussie Sticks Jumbo Lamb flavor dog treats > SKU: 5212101 > UPC: 3989775560 > Sell-by dates: 1/30/2016 and 1/31/2016 Kong Aussie Sticks Jumbo Beef flavor dog treats > SKU: 5212100 > UPC:...
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Mushroom toxicity in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
While there are thousands of species of mushrooms in North America, less than 100 are poisonous; these are most commonly of the Amanita species. Unfortunately, mushrooms are very difficulty to identify, and unless you are a mushroom expert/hunter or mycologist, then you should never eat a wild mushroom. Mushrooms sold in large-chain grocery store are safe and considered non-toxic to dogs. There are 5 main types of mushrooms that are poisonous, and they all work by different ways. The most...
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