Veterinary school debt: What do we do? | Dr. Justine Lee
Recently, I was honored with attending the AVMA Economic Summit hosted at Michigan State University (MSU). This was in collaboration with the AAVMC, and included college deans, employers, and veterinary students from nearly every veterinary school in the country. Hosted by MSU’s Dean John Baker, the goal was to come to a shared understanding of the debt and create “actionable recommendations for a solution.” Below, the press releases from the “Fix the Debt: Our Future,...
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Is sugar-free gum (with xylitol) poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
If you own a dog, you should be very careful about the dangers of sugar-free containing products with xylitol. Xylitol, a “sugar alcohol,” is a sugar-free substance used as a sugar substitute. While it’s a natural product (it’s naturally found in certain fruit in small amounts), and is totally safe for humans, it is very poisonous to dogs. Xylitol has gained recent popularity because it is sugar-free, reducing caloric intake in humans. Check out this great education video here Else-Vet...
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Infographic on how to Go Green with Your Dog! | Dr. Justine Lee
Here, some great information from Mike Shannon at Ultimate Home Life on how to go green with your dog! Do you have any hints on going green? Check out my previous blog here for more info and hints. Celebrating Earth Day with your pets: Going green with your dog and cat! Infographic Courtesy Of Ultimate Home...
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Over-the-Counter Products Top ASPCA’s List of Poisons Dangerous to Dogs and Cats for First Time
Which medications causes the most pet deaths reported to the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center in 2015? It may surprise you to know that two of the top five are readily available over the counter. Read on to learn what they are and why they’re so deadly. 1) 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) 5-hydroxytryptophan is an over the counter supplement that causes serotonin syndrome in dogs. It was the most commonly reported cause of death for 2015 for medications. Signs commonly seen include...
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