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Holiday Dangers that are Poisonous to Pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 23, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 0 comments
Admit it – you get holiday gifts for your dog and cat, right? Me too! After all, they’re our four-legged family members and deserve a gift to celebrate, right? Well, before you put any presents below the Christmas tree, do your pet a favor – learn about the common holiday dangers that are poisonous to dogs and cats… and a few of the most dangerous are accidentally left under the tree. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain decorations, plants, home ornaments, and holiday foods. Food toxins: During...
read moreStella & Chewy’s Dinner Morsels Pet Food recall! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 16, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Stella & Chewy’s is voluntarily recalling four of its products sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of a possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects a total of 990 cases (964 cases in the U.S and 26 cases in Canada). The recall was prompted by a positive test confirming Listeria monocytogenes in Stella’s Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs 8.5 oz. frozen bags, lot #165-15, “Use by 6-25-2016”, during routine surveillance testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural...
read moreHoliday dangers poisonous to pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 16, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 0 comments
The holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to the ER on Christmas Eve, right? Before you put any presents below the Christmas tree, do your pet a favor – learn about the common holiday dangers that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain foods, plants, home ornaments, and decorations. Foods One of the most common emergencies I see are chewed-through packages of chocolate, chocolate-covered espresso beans, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts,...
read moreBravo pet food recall due to salmonella | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 15, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk. Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs & cats with a best used by date of 11/13/16 due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella . Out of an abundance of caution, Bravo is also recalling three additional items that did not test positive for Salmonella , but were manufactured on the same day. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from...
read moreHoliday dangers to keep your dog and cat safe from! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 13, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Great infographic from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on holiday dangers to keep your dog and cat away from!
read more10 Things You Can Do to Make Veterinary Visits Better for Everyone | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 9, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Great information from the AVMA on how to make your veterinary visit better for everyone! You can check it out directly here: 10 Things You Can Do to Make Veterinary Visits Better for Everyone Accustom your pet to its carrier and to traveling in the car; If your veterinarian doesn’t already have your pet’s medical record on file, bring it with you or have your previous veterinary team send or fax the records – or, at a minimum, bring your own notes on your pet’s health and medical history. Don’t send your pet with...
read moreRecall of Blue Buffalo Wild Chews Bones | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Nov 26, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves...
read more6 simple tips to keep your cat healthy & happy | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Nov 25, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help, Uncategorized | 0 comments
When it comes to keeping your cat happy and healthy, here, a few veterinary recommended quick tips! Keep your cat indoors or supervised while outside to prevent any trauma (e.g., being hit by a car, attacked by a dog, accidentally poisoned, etc.) If you do think your cat has been poisoned, make sure to contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately for life-saving care! To be safe, pre-program your cell phone with their phone number (888) 426-4435. Make sure to keep your cats in good body condition – this...
read moreNew Canine Influenza Virus vaccine for H3N2 available | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Nov 20, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
With the recent H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) outbreak that started in Chicago, IL in early spring of 2015, pet owners and veterinary professionals have been worried about their own dogs and patients. Initially, there was some thought that this outbreak was due to H3N8, but through diagnostic testing, it turned out to be due to H3N2 (a virus originally found in China, Korea, and southeast Asia), which had never been reported in the United States before. Hundreds of dogs were affected by CIV H3N2 in over 24 states, including Illinois,...
read moreVeterinary-recommended Thanksgiving treats you can share with your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Nov 18, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health | 1 comment
As Thanksgiving approaches, accidental poisoning often occurs in dogs (and less commonly cats) – that’s because they often get into the delectable human foods while table or counter-surfing! To be safe, make sure to keep your dog crated or your cat locked out of the kitchen while you’re preparing your Thanksgiving feast. More importantly, satiate your dog or cat with non-toxic treats. Here, 6 safe treats you can give your dog and cat this Thanksgiving. Turkey breast As long as your dog or cat doesn’t have any food allergies, it’s...
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