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Frozen Raw Dog Food Recall of J. J. Fuds | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 25, 2015 in Blog, Recalls | 0 comments
J.J. Fuds, Inc. Issues Recall of Pet Food Because of Possible Health Risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 20, 2015 – Valparaiso, IN – J.J. Fuds in Valparaiso, IN is recalling a select lot and product of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms...
read moreBest pet-friendly mats ever! Smartcatcher Mats review | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 23, 2015 in Blog, Pet Product Reviews, Pet World | 0 comments
Any dog owners out there that hate spring time? The only reasons why? The huge amount of now-thawed 3-month old poop piles all over the backyard, and the mud that your dog tracks into the house! What about you cat owners? Who else besides me hates having kitty litter track all over your house? (Trust me, I wouldn’t trade my two cats for the world… and now that I switched to SwheatScoop, I definitely have less kitty litter hatred!). Well, I just discovered the Smartcatcher Mats and I’m in love. I live in the Twin Cities...
read moreNestlé Purina under scrutiny by FDA | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 21, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Recalls | 0 comments
Earlier this year on January 2, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cited Nestlé Purina for “significant deviations” in regulations at its Allentown, Pennsylvania, plant. Personally, I’m not sure what a low acid pet food is, but… read on: The FDA stated that the low acid pet foods Nestlé Purina manufactured at the plant may be adulterated. You can read the FDA letter to Purina here. Some of the deviations in regulations include: Process each low acid canned food in conformity with at least the...
read moreVOYCE Wearable Health & Wellness bands for dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 21, 2015 in Blog, Fun Stuff, Pet Health | 0 comments
VOYCE™ Wearable Health and Wellness Band for Dogs Officially Available for Order at MyDogsVoyce.com Groundbreaking Technology Allows Pet Parents, Veterinarians and Other Caregivers to Gain Deeper Insights and Take Preventive Health Measures to Help Enhance Quality of Life Together Member Portal Website Provides Personalized, Exclusive Tips, Insight and Education to Pet Parents From Leading Veterinary and Pet Wellness Experts Including, “America’s Favorite Vet” Dr. Tim Hunt CHANTILLY, VA–(Marketwired – January...
read moreNew free pet poisoning app for pet owners & veterinary professionals | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 15, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 46 comments
Did your dog just eat chocolate or mouse poison? Looking for some great free pet poisoning advice? Not sure what human medications or products in the house, yard, or garden are dangerous to your dog or cat? Here, my review of this recently released top pet app to have! Whether you’re a dog or cat owner or veterinary professional, this free one should be on your Top 10 apps to have. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) just released a great, free app called APCC by ASPCA. Click on the relevant species (e.g., dog, cat, horse, or...
read moreNew product to induce vomiting at home in dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 13, 2015 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
In a previous blog, I wrote about whether or not it’s safe to induce vomiting in dogs when they ingest something poisonous (For you cat owners, unfortunately there’s nothing at home you can safely induce vomiting in your cats – you need to get straight to your veterinarian!). Typically, I recommend using 3% hydrogen peroxide (first aid grade) at home to safely induce vomiting at home in dogs. That said, there are a few times when you should not induce vomiting in dogs including: If they are already showing signs of poisoning...
read moreShould I let my pet die at home? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jan 7, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health | 252 comments
Making the decision to humanely euthanize your pet is a tough decision. As a veterinarian, even I really struggled with the decision when it came to my own beloved pit bull, JP. So the question is: shold you let your dog or cat die at home? The short answer? No. I have a lot of friends and family who think it’s okay to let their pet die at home versus having to bring them to a veterinarian for humane euthanasia. You may think you’re sparing your pet the “stress of a veterinary visit,” but in fact, your intentions (while well...
read moreDog treat recall on “Jump your Bones” Roo Bites due to Salmonella!
Posted by justinelee on Jan 3, 2015 in Blog, Pet Health, Recalls | 0 comments
Jump Your Bones, Inc. Recalls Roo Bites (Cubes) Pet Treats Because of Possible Salmonella Contamination Contact: Consumer: (888) 249-6755 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 31, 2014 – Jump Your Bones, Inc. of Boca Raton, Florida is voluntarily recalling Jump Your Bones brand name Roo Bites (Cubes) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling...
read moreRecall on chicken feed! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 30, 2014 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
Do you have backyard poultry? Feed chickens? Make sure you check your bag of chicken feed, which may be contaminated with a dangerous feed additive called monensin (used for cattle). Check out the recall from the FDA below. Burkmann Feeds, Danville, KY RECALLS 656-Layer Ration 20% Pellets Because of Possible Monensin Sodium Contamination Contact: Consumer: 1-800-786-2875 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 10, 2014 – Danville, KY – Burkmann Feeds is recalling its 50lb bags of Layer Ration 20% Pellets lot # 2090341 because they have the...
read moreHoliday proofing your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Dec 24, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Thought you got stressed out by the holidays? Well, think about how stressful this time of the year can be for your pets! If you have family members visiting for the holidays, this blog is a must read so you know how to educate your house guests on your pet’s safety. Here, the top 5 ways to holiday-proof your pets: Tell your visiting holiday house guests the “rules”: Don’t worry about hurting your house guests’ feelings – after all, it’s your house. Your pets’ safety trumps all two-legged feelings. Clearly communicate the...
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