Recall of Blue Buffalo Wild Chews Bones | Dr. Justine Lee
Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people...
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6 simple tips to keep your cat healthy & happy | Dr. Justine Lee
When it comes to keeping your cat happy and healthy, here, a few veterinary recommended quick tips! Keep your cat indoors or supervised while outside to prevent any trauma (e.g., being hit by a car, attacked by a dog, accidentally poisoned, etc.) If you do think your cat has been poisoned, make sure to contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately for life-saving care! To be safe, pre-program your cell phone with their phone number (888) 426-4435. Make sure...
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New Canine Influenza Virus vaccine for H3N2 available | Dr. Justine Lee
With the recent H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) outbreak that started in Chicago, IL in early spring of 2015, pet owners and veterinary professionals have been worried about their own dogs and patients. Initially, there was some thought that this outbreak was due to H3N8, but through diagnostic testing, it turned out to be due to H3N2 (a virus originally found in China, Korea, and southeast Asia), which had never been reported in the United States before. Hundreds of dogs were affected by...
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Veterinary-recommended Thanksgiving treats you can share with your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
As Thanksgiving approaches, accidental poisoning often occurs in dogs (and less commonly cats) – that’s because they often get into the delectable human foods while table or counter-surfing! To be safe, make sure to keep your dog crated or your cat locked out of the kitchen while you’re preparing your Thanksgiving feast. More importantly, satiate your dog or cat with non-toxic treats. Here, 6 safe treats you can give your dog and cat this Thanksgiving. Turkey breast As long as your dog...
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5 “silent” killers of cats | Dr. Justine Lee
When it comes to caring for your cat, make sure to provide the basics: A safe environment (e.g., keeping them indoors if you live on a busy road or city) A high quality food (e.g., a meat-based protein) Preventative care (e.g., an annual physical examination and the appropriate vaccines as needed) Lots of affection and exercise By doing this, we can help keep our four-legged feline friends healthy for potentially decades! But as cat owners, you should be aware of 5 “silent” killers of...
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