New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet | Dr. Justine Lee
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. I personally love this time of time of the year, as I view it as a great start to begin new goals towards a happier and healthier life style. Well, this year, remember to keep your pet in mind when it comes to New Year’s goals. My top 5 recommendations: Exercise your pet more Cut down on the food by 25% Spend more time letting your dog sniff Skip the vaccines and splurge on blood work instead Environmental enrichment Exercise your pet more Commit to talking...
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Which plants are poisonous to dogs and cats? | Dr. Justine Lee
Not sure if your dog or cat was accidentally poisoned by a plant? While a majority of plants out there only cause mild gastrointestinal signs (e.g., not eating, mild drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea), a few can be deadly to your dog or cat! Here, some great information with info from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for dog and cat owners! Please help share to make pet owners aware of some of these common plant poisonings, with some being common but benign and some being rare but...
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Holiday Dangers that are Poisonous to Pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Admit it – you get holiday gifts for your dog and cat, right? Me too! After all, they’re our four-legged family members and deserve a gift to celebrate, right? Well, 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… and a few of the most dangerous are accidentally left under the tree. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain decorations, plants, home ornaments,...
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Stella & Chewy’s Dinner Morsels Pet Food recall! | Dr. Justine Lee
Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling four of its products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects a total of 990 cases (964 cases in the U.S and 26 cases in Canada). The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 8.5 oz. frozen bags, lot #165-15, “Use by 6-25-2016”, during routine surveillance testing by the...
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Holiday dangers poisonous to 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, chocolate-covered...
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