Dog food recall: Boulder Dog food Turkey Sprinkles | Dr. Justine Lee
Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. Voluntarily Recalls Seven Bags of Turkey Sprinkles, 3 oz with A “Best By” Date of “05/18/16, 05/28/2016 and 05/30/2016” Due to Possible Salmonella Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2015 – Boulder, Colorado – Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling the Turkey Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a “Best By” date of “05/18/16, 05/28/2016 and 05/30/2016“, a Lot Number of “743”, and a...
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How to keep your pets safe over the July 4th holiday | Dr. Justine Lee
How to keep your dog safe over July 4th About to use fireworks? Have a BBQ? Before doing so, think of your pets… As we celebrate this summer holiday with friends and family, let’s take the time to remember how hazardous this holiday can be to our pets. Today, we’ll discuss the risks of fireworks, including accidental firework poisoning (when ingested), thermal injuries (from direct contact with a lit firework), and noise phobia or anxiety (from exploding, lit fireworks. Lastly,...
Read MorePet Hoarders: How many cats are too many? | Dr. Justine Lee
Do I really need to answer this question? (And yes, I realize this blog will piss off people who own more than 6 cats!) Unfortunately, I do. Years ago, I had two women who brought in their cat into the emergency room at University of Pennsylvania. Both women reeked so badly of cat urine, I couldn’t even close the exam door due to my eyes burning from the ammonia smell. When I asked these women some questions about the cat’s environment, they couldn’t answer how many cats they had (I...
Read MoreNew regulation for dog & cat breeders in Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
As a veterinarian, I’m excited to hear about new regulations by the Board of Animal Health in Minnesota for dog and cat breeders. This demands that dog and cat breeders be more responsible! Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Program License requirements become mandatory beginning July 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Beginning July 1, 2015, each commercial dog or cat breeder in Minnesota must obtain an annual license from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. This is one of...
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Canine Influenza Virus in Twin Cities | Dr. Justine Lee
Earlier this week, the first reported case of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) was identified in the Twin Cities (specifically St. Paul, Minnesota). Canine Influenza Virus has been previously reported in Detroit Lakes, MN, when a dog had traveled to Illinois around the time of the Midwest CIV outbreak (in March 2015). Toga, a Shar-Pei mixed breed dog who was adopted from the Como Park St. Paul Animal Humane Society on June 14, 2015, was confirmed to test positive for canine influenza...
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