Are electronic cigarettes poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated products that use a cartridge that contains a diluent (typically propylene glycol – what’s in “pet-safe” antifreeze and glycerin), nicotine, and flavoring agents. Electronic cigarettes basically work by converting the nicotine solution into a vapor instead of a smoke, so that the vapor can be inhaled by the user. But are they safe to use? First, as a non-smoker, I love electronic cigarettes as there’s no second-hand smoke exposure to...
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Why are veterinarians & veterinary technicians so predisposed to burnout, compassion fatigue and suicide? | Dr. Justine Lee
Years ago, during my residency, one of our interns committed suicide, much to everyone’s surprise and sadness. We were all shocked, devastated, and heart-broken. After all, this intern was beautiful, athletic, incredibly smart, and had just matched for a top residency program in the country. Unbeknownst to us, she was struggling with depression, and had overdosed on one of her patient’s prescriptions of phenobarbital. Since then, I’ve personally known of two veterinary colleagues of mine...
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2016 NAVC Speakers of the Year | Dr. Justine Lee
NAVC Speakers of the Year Announced Veterinary professionals from around the world choose 2016 Speakers of the Year in an NAVC Conference Poll ORLANDO, FL — March 15, 2016 – The NAVC congratulates the selected 2016 Speakers of the Year, chosen by NAVC Conference 2016 attendees from more than 350 exceptional and internationally renowned veterinary speakers presenting more than 1,200 hours of continuing education sessions. Amanda House, DVM, DACVIM (Large...
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Top 10 poisons affecting dogs and cats from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | Dr. Justine Lee
Want to keep your dog and cat safe from poisons? Keep those over-the-counter human medications out of reach! The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the only non-profit Animal Poison Control in the world, just released their top 10 poisons affecting dogs and cats! Over-the-Counter Products Top ASPCA’s List of Poisons for First Time Increase in vitamin and supplement-related calls to Animal Poison Control Center mirrors the increasing popularity...
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This poisonous plant may kill your cat this Easter holiday | Dr. Justine Lee
As Easter approaches, I want you to be aware of the dangers of Easter lilies. As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, I’m really passionate about educating pet owners about the dangers of these deadly plants. Why? Because this is my most hated type of poisoning, as my sister’s cat died from lily poisoning years ago. So my mission? To spread the word so all pet owners are aware of this horrible, dangerous poison! After all, a recent study found that 69% of...
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