Baxter fluid recall | Dr. Justine Lee
Deerfield, Ill. – Baxter International Inc. announced today it is voluntarily recalling two lots of intravenous (IV) solutions to the hospital/end user level due to the potential presence of particulate matter. The particulate matter in each case was determined to be an insect and was identified as a result of a customer complaint. The matter was identified prior to patient administration and there have been no adverse events associated with this issue reported to Baxter to...
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How to pick a flea and tick medication for your dog or cat | Dr. Justine Lee
As an emergency critical care specialist, I don’t “do” flea and tick medications. In other words, since I work at a specialty clinic, we don’t sell these products (you can buy these directly at your veterinarian, at your local pet store, or online). In a future blog, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of buying from 3 different sources (and why I would personally only buy it from your veterinarian and not online). In today’s blog, I’ll discuss the pros and...
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Why I (and the neighbors) hate the house 1623 James Avenue, Saint Paul
If you live in Saint Paul, MN, you’re likely aware of the ongoing problems with construction companies tearing down old, classic midwestern homes. Developers are replacing these with MacMansions that fill up the whole city plot. You can read about this in several articles in the Twin Cities including: http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_28524884/st-paul-alters-highland-and-mac-groveland-zoning “The new rules, sponsored by Ward 3 city council member Chris Tolbert, come in...
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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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