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New appetite stimulant for dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on May 20, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 20 comments
Trying to get your dog to eat more? Trying to put weight on your dog? Is your dog not eating? If you have a chronically ill dog with any of the following medical conditions, read on! Chronic kidney (e.g., renal) failure Protein losing enteropathy Protein losing nephropathy Cancer End-stage liver disease End-stage cardiac disease Generalized malaise/illness Thankfully, a “first of its kind’ new drug to by Aratana Therapeutics Inc, was just approved for release in the United States by the FDA. It will launch in February...
read moreDr Justine Lee | 2016 Commencement Speech at University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Posted by justinelee on May 18, 2016 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
Last weekend, I was so honored to be asked to give the 2016 Commencement speech at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. What I shared? The top 10 life hacks that I learned in my almost 20 years as a veterinarian. If you’re a new veterinary graduate, worth watching! (Learn from my...
read moreWhen should you bring your dog or cat to the emergency veterinarian? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on May 11, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Not sure if you need to take your pet to the animal ER? In this video, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, veterinary specialist in emergency/critical care and toxicology reviews a few situations which warrant an immediate trip to your local veterinarian or emergency veterinarian. If your pet is having difficulty breathing, got into something poisonous [call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435], collapsed, is seizuring, is retching or vomiting excessively, etc., get to a veterinarian...
read moreOsteosarcoma in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on May 4, 2016 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
A great infographic on the deadly bone cancer, osteosarcoma, which commonly affects giant breed dogs (e.g., Great Danes), greyhounds, and other breeds. Canine Bone Cancer: The Big Story on Osteosarcoma: Developed by...
read moreDeadly disease, tularemia, reported in Twin Cities, Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on May 2, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 2 comments
If you live in Minnesota, please be aware. The zoonotic disease (which means it’s spreadable to you and your family), tularemia, was just reported for the first time this year in Minnesota. It’s transmitted by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. If you notice any sick rabbits, stay away. This is definitely spread to cats, and can result in severe illness in outdoor cats. When in doubt, please seek veterinary attention immediately if you have a sick pet! More information below in the press release. Minnesota Board of...
read moreWhy I (and the neighbors) hate the house 1623 James Avenue, Saint Paul
Posted by justinelee on May 1, 2016 in Blog | 0 comments
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 response to a heavy uptick in housing teardowns and...
read moreVeterinary school debt: What do we do? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Apr 28, 2016 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
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, Our Responsibility | A National Conversation of...
read moreIs sugar-free gum (with xylitol) poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Apr 23, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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 here. As an emergency critical care veterinary...
read moreInfographic on how to Go Green with Your Dog! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Apr 12, 2016 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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...
read moreOver-the-Counter Products Top ASPCA’s List of Poisons Dangerous to Dogs and Cats for First Time
Posted by justinelee on Apr 6, 2016 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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 hyperactivity, tachycardia, mydriasis, seizures,...
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