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“I and Love and You” dog treat recall due to Salmonella | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 22, 2015 in Animal Safety, Recalls, Veterinary | 0 comments
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 or human illnesses associated with this...
read moreMedical marijuana for pets: Should we be using it (Part II) | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 16, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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 of marijuana, a venous blood gas should be...
read moreVeterinary CE in Alaska June 2017 | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 14, 2015 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
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. The trip is limited to 20...
read moreDiabetes mellitus in cats | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 11, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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...
read moreMedicinal marijuana for pets: Should we be using it? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 9, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 3 comments
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, with appropriate decontamination and treatment,...
read moreWhy this veterinarian loves the SureFlap microchip feeder SureFeed | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 2, 2015 in Blog, Pet Product Reviews, Pet World | 8 comments
As a veterinary specialist and pet owner, I see a lot of pet products out there that are gimmicky and not worth the financial investment. That said, once in a while, I see a pet product that I LOVE and try out on my own pets. My favorite product as of late? The SureFlap, a microchip-activated automated pet food dispenser. Why do I love this? Because as a veterinary specialist, I’m often dispensing prescription pet foods for specific diseases. For example, if you have a cat with food allergies, a hypoallergenic (such as Purina Veterinary...
read more8 of the world’s rarest dog breeds! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 2, 2015 in Blog, Fun Stuff | 0 comments
Awesome video creation from Tom Clarke, of Greyhounds for Pets!
read moreWhy you need a living will for your pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Aug 26, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health | 3 comments
A few years ago, I was in Thailand lecturing at an Asian veterinary conference. Being that I was going to be out of the country for almost two weeks, I was paranoid about how JP, my 13-year-old pit bull with a brain tumor, would do. As my luck would have it, JP developed severe cluster seizures (multiple seizures within a 24 hour period) and aspiration pneumonia while I was away. This made for one really panicked veterinarian, who was sitting helplessly over 8,000 miles away. Thankfully, I had a phenomenal pet-sitter and “JP dream team”...
read moreMy dog has a pyometra: What should I do? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Aug 19, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 0 comments
As a veterinarian, I hear all the excuses for not wanting to spay or neuter a family pet. Some pet owners think it devalues or “de-sexes” their pet. Others want to breed their dog or cat to allow their children to experience the “miracle of life.” Others have had a bad experience with a previous spay, neuter, or anesthesia, making them gun-shy about an elective surgery. When it comes down to it, most veterinary professionals and animal advocates tout the benefits of spaying and neutering. Some advocate it to reduce problems with pet...
read moreHow to be a good pet owner and advocate for your dog | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Aug 12, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
A few weeks ago, I had to deal with an irate pet owner who thought I had mistreated his dog for mouse and rat poisoning. To make a long story short, this pet owner ignored my recommendations and chose to go to a different emergency veterinarian – only to spend hundreds of dollars (at least $500-700 worth) for things that didn’t need to be necessary performed (including inducing vomiting, giving activated charcoal, doing blood work, giving the antidote, and hospitalizing the dog overnight). Don’t get me wrong – the other emergency...
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