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What is a veterinary specialist? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Aug 5, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
When people find out I’m a veterinarian, they often say to me “I used to want to be a veterinarian, but I wouldn’t be able to deal with euthanizing animals.” Well, if you must know, that actually annoys us. It’s not like we like euthanizing animals either, but sometimes it just comes with the job. Much to these people’s surprise, euthanizing animals isn’t the reason why we wanted to become veterinarians either. Seriously. What people do really want to know (and we’re happier about answering) is what it takes to become a...
read moreCan I make my cat a vegetarian? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 29, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
About 15 years ago, I treated a young, 15 month-old cat for congestive heart failure secondary to a severe, rare type of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). This cat had a 6/6 heart murmur (We grade heart murmurs on a scale of 1-6, with 6 being the worst!), and it was all due to its diet. Turns out, this young cat developed the heart disease because his pet owner made him a vegetarian since he was a young kitten. Thankfully, we don’t see this type of heart disease as much as we used to – thanks to better nutrition....
read moreHeat kills dogs! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 24, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
Great poster from @PreventiveVet that you can download and share! Our Heat Stroke graphic now available as a FREE POSTER! Download here: http://t.co/SQ77C9SZ59 Because #HotHappensFast pic.twitter.com/UCFGXIoqer — Preventive Vet (@PreventiveVet) July 24,...
read moreCarnivore Meat Company Recall due to Listeria | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 14, 2015 in Blog, Recalls | 0 comments
Carnivore Meat Company, LLC Voluntarily Issues a Recall Two Batches of Raw Pet Treats Contact: Consumer: (920) 370-6542 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 8, 2015 – Green Bay, Wisconsin – Carnivore Meat Company, LLC is recalling select products and lots of Carnivore Vital Essentials pet foods because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy cats and dogs rarely become sick from Listeria monocytogenes. In humans, however, Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in...
read moreFor love of dog… How much would you pay for your dog? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 8, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 54 comments
Any dog lovers out there read my book It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet? In it, you meet the my last pit bull – the best dog ever – JP. JP was my main squeeze for the past decade plus. JP has been my loyal companion and “Justine-supporter” through many a move, transition, job, residency, and boyfriend. JP is named after Jamaica Plain, an up-and-coming (i.e., ghetto) subdivision of Boston where I used to live (This is on the infamous “other” side of the tracks, where one needs a pit bull to safely walk down...
read moreDog food recall: Boulder Dog food Turkey Sprinkles | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 6, 2015 in Blog, Recalls | 0 comments
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 UPC Code of 899883001224 because the product has the...
read moreHow to keep your pets safe over the July 4th holiday | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 1, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
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, don’t forget about all those potential food...
read morePet Hoarders: How many cats are too many? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jun 25, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 200 comments
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 asked, “10? 20? 60? 100?”). Their reply? “Over...
read moreNew regulation for dog & cat breeders in Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jun 24, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
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 the requirements in new laws for commercial dog...
read moreCanine Influenza Virus in Twin Cities | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jun 18, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
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 virus, H3N2 this week. Shortly after being adopted,...
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