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Are electronic cigarettes poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Mar 30, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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 innocent bystanders (e.g., like family members,...
read moreWhy are veterinarians & veterinary technicians so predisposed to burnout, compassion fatigue and suicide? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Mar 23, 2016 in Blog, Veterinary | 3 comments
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 take their lives also, one by a self-inflicted...
read more2016 NAVC Speakers of the Year | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Mar 16, 2016 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
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 Animal) Doug Mader, MS, DVM, DABVP (Canine and...
read moreTop 10 poisons affecting dogs and cats from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Mar 2, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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 of these products NEW YORK—As National Animal...
read moreThis poisonous plant may kill your cat this Easter holiday | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Feb 24, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 6 comments
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 cat owners could recognize a lily, but only 27%...
read moreGreat educational video on fleas | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Feb 17, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 6 comments
Does your dog have fleas? Is your cat covered in fleas? Here, some classic signs of a flea infestation on your dog, cat, your environment, or you: Black “dust” on the fur Itchiness Scratching Red bumps on the skin Chewing on the fur Constant discomfort or itchiness Small bites around your ankles Here, a wonderfully creative video created by Dr. Simanovszky, a veterinarian with a passion for educational cartoons! A reminder about the health dangers of fleas to dogs and cats. Not only can it lead to a life-threatening anemia (especially...
read moreCommon household dangers that cause kidney injury to dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Feb 17, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 1 comment
As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, I see a lot of poisoning cases in the ER. Amongst the most life threatening and costly are poisoning cases that cause acute kidney injury (AKI). Even with treatment, AKI can result in chronic scarring or permanent damage to the kidneys, predisposing your dog to chronic kidney disease (CKD). That’s why it’s important to be aware of these potential kidney toxins to keep your dog away from. Depending on what type of kidney toxin is the culprit, the most common clinical...
read moreDiplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Feb 12, 2016 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
If you’re studying for your toxicology veterinary boards, great study review course sponsored by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center! Details below: The ASPCA APCC is sponsoring a review course for the ABVT exam on April 23-24, 2016. The course is free and anyone planning to take the exam this year or in the future is encouraged to attend. If you cannot attend in person, a Webex option is available. The format of the review will include a mock exam (100 questions) that will cover all 4 sections of the actual exam and...
read moreKitchen dangers that are poisonous to pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Feb 10, 2016 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Don’t know what poisonous kitchen toxins are dangerous to your dog or cat? Here, a great article by Consumer Affairs: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/pet-food/#dangerous-foods When in doubt, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 for life-saving care...
read moreNAVC Institute 2016 on Emergency Critical Care | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Feb 2, 2016 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
Join Us for Immersive Learning at the NAVC Institute 2016 and Learn More about Emergency & Critical Care Dive deep into emergency and critical care principles and topics and see these principles in action at the NAVC Institute 2016 course: Emergency & Critical Care: Helping You Keep Your Cool in the ER. In this course, you’ll learn all you need to know about topics related to emergency and critical care (ECC). This four-day intensive course will be a practical approach to the stressful, fast-paced field of ECC and will help improve...
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