“I and Love and You” dog treat recall due to Salmonella | Dr. Justine Lee
Contact: Consumer: 855.ILY.LOVE service@ilypet.com Media: 817-329-3257 (24-hours) Megan Duran, megan@spmcommunications.com Kerrie Sparks, kerrie@spmcommunications.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 14, 2015 – Boulder, CO – NatPets LLC, d/b/a “I and love and you,” of Boulder, CO (the “Company”), is expanding its voluntary recall of cow-boom! strips – beef gullet because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reported pet...
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Medical marijuana for pets: Should we be using it (Part II) | Dr. Justine Lee
Should I use medicinal marijuana in my veterinary patient? First, make sure to read Part 1 here to learn more about marijuana. Clinicopathologic testing With marijuana poisoning, no significant blood work findings are “classically” seen. In patients suspected of having underlying disease (e.g., metabolic, geriatric, etc.), a baseline complete blood count (CBC) and general chemistry panel can be considered. In patients suspected of hypoventilating secondary to the sedative effects...
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Veterinary CE in Alaska June 2017 | Dr. Justine Lee
Join Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Gregory Ogilvie, DACVIM, ECVIM for some veterinary continuing education (CE) in Alaska on June 14-20, 2017 in the Calder Mountain Lodge. This lodge, which is in Point Baker, Alaska, is known for some of the best fishing in the world! Best off, you’ll be in a remote location with top-notch accommodations while learning at the same time! Learn all about: Emergency Critical Care Fluid therapy Toxicology Oncology For more information, click here....
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Diabetes mellitus in cats | Dr. Justine Lee
If your cat is showing any of these clinical signs below, get to a veterinarian immediately! Excessive urination Excessive thirst Larger clumps in the litter box Muscle wasting over the back Dilute urine Acting hungry That’s because these are classic signs of diabetes mellitus! For more information on diabetes mellitus, check out this information here. If untreated, it can result in severe...
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Medicinal marijuana for pets: Should we be using it? | Dr. Justine Lee
Should we be using medicinal marijuana in dogs and cats? With the legalization of marijuana is several states, there has been an increased prevalence of accidental exposure to dogs, cats, and children within the past few years.1-3 As a result, veterinarians need to be aware of this growing toxicant. Judicious history taking, along with rapid recognition of clinical signs, is imperative, as pet owners are often unwilling to admit to this illicit drug toxicosis in their pets. Thankfully,...
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