Pet Hoarders: How many cats are too many? | Dr. Justine Lee
Do I really need to answer this question? (And yes, I realize this blog will piss off people who own more than 6 cats!) Unfortunately, I do. Years ago, I had two women who brought in their cat into the emergency room at University of Pennsylvania. Both women reeked so badly of cat urine, I couldn’t even close the exam door due to my eyes burning from the ammonia smell. When I asked these women some questions about the cat’s environment, they couldn’t answer how many cats they had (I...
Read MoreNew regulation for dog & cat breeders in Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
As a veterinarian, I’m excited to hear about new regulations by the Board of Animal Health in Minnesota for dog and cat breeders. This demands that dog and cat breeders be more responsible! Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Program License requirements become mandatory beginning July 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Beginning July 1, 2015, each commercial dog or cat breeder in Minnesota must obtain an annual license from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. This is one of...
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Canine Influenza Virus in Twin Cities | Dr. Justine Lee
Earlier this week, the first reported case of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) was identified in the Twin Cities (specifically St. Paul, Minnesota). Canine Influenza Virus has been previously reported in Detroit Lakes, MN, when a dog had traveled to Illinois around the time of the Midwest CIV outbreak (in March 2015). Toga, a Shar-Pei mixed breed dog who was adopted from the Como Park St. Paul Animal Humane Society on June 14, 2015, was confirmed to test positive for canine influenza...
Read MoreInternet rumor on Bravecto, the oral flea and tick killer? | Dr. Justine Lee
FYI, just saw this PDF circulating from Merck Animal Health, makers of Bravecto. Hopefully this will help answer some of your comments and queries! What experience have you had with this oral flea and tick medication for dogs? Bravecto customer letter – final Update 9/20/2018: New FDA info released on oral flea and tick medications...
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Ainsworth Rachael Ray Canned Cat Food Recall | Dr. Justine Lee
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Five Nutrish® Wet Cat Food Varieties For Potentially Elevated Vitamin D Levels FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 4, 2015 – Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, PA is voluntarily recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food, including Ocean Fish-a-licious, Lip Smackin’ Sardine & Mackerel, Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-iatore, Tuna Purrfection, and certain lot codes of Paw Lickin’ Chicken & Liver due to potentially...
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