Recall on chicken feed! | Dr. Justine Lee
Do you have backyard poultry? Feed chickens? Make sure you check your bag of chicken feed, which may be contaminated with a dangerous feed additive called monensin (used for cattle). Check out the recall from the FDA below. Burkmann Feeds, Danville, KY RECALLS 656-Layer Ration 20% Pellets Because of Possible Monensin Sodium Contamination Contact: Consumer: 1-800-786-2875 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 10, 2014 – Danville, KY – Burkmann Feeds is recalling its 50lb bags of Layer Ration...
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Holiday proofing your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
Thought you got stressed out by the holidays? Well, think about how stressful this time of the year can be for your pets! If you have family members visiting for the holidays, this blog is a must read so you know how to educate your house guests on your pet’s safety. Here, the top 5 ways to holiday-proof your pets: Tell your visiting holiday house guests the “rules”: Don’t worry about hurting your house guests’ feelings – after all, it’s your house. Your pets’ safety trumps all...
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Top 10 cat toys to get for the holidays | Dr. Justine Lee
When it comes to the holidays, let’s not forget our four-legged feline friends. After all, our cats are often more loyal than our family members, right? Plus, we’re less likely to fight with our cats over the holidays… so they definitely deserve some bling. First, how do I pick which cat toys make the “Top 10” list? As a veterinarian, I want cat toys that are: Safe: As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, I don’t want a cat...
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Holiday dangers that can poison your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
The holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to the ER on Christmas Eve, right? Before you put any presents below the Christmas tree, do your pet a favor – learn about the common holiday dangers that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain foods, plants, home ornaments, and decorations. Foods One of the most common emergencies I see are chewed-through packages of chocolate,...
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Grape and raisin toxicity | Dr. Justine Lee
Just had a canine patient ingest grapes, raisins, currants or anything from the Vitus species? Grapes and raisins (Vitis spp.) have been recently associated with development of acute kidney injury (AKI) with ingestion. All types have been implemented with toxicosis, including organic grapes, commercial grapes, homegrown grapes, and seedless or seeded grapes. Common kitchen items also contain grapes, raisins, or currants in their active ingredient, including raisin bread, trail mix,...
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