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Horse feed recall due to possible contamination with monensin | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Nov 5, 2014 in Blog, Recalls, Veterinary | 0 comments
November 5, 2014 – Bartlett Milling Co., a North Carolina milling company, has recalled some of its horse feed due to possible monensin contamination. You can read the company’s press release here. Monensin, which is more commonly known as it’s brand name Rumensin (made by Elanco) is a drug that’s used to increase milk production in cows and goats (it works by affects on beta receptors). However, in horses, it is extremely poisonous and even small amounts can result in death in horses. What’s...
read moreWhat does your dog breed say about you? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Nov 2, 2014 in Blog, Fun Stuff | 4 comments
In my book It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet, I admit, I make some pretty huge generalizations about breeds and pet owners. Granted, they’re my own opinion, but if you really wanted to know what your veterinarian thinks of you when you walk in the door with your breed of dog, read on! Labrador Retriever: Dedicated, outdoorsy, loyal, and generally a good person to be around. Shops at REI. Drives a Subaru. Chihuahua: May bite. The dog too. Mutt: Dedicated, outdoorsy, loyal, and generally a good person to be...
read moreAsk the veterinarian with Dr. Lee at Highland Park Public Library!
Posted by justinelee on Oct 29, 2014 in Blog, Fun Stuff, Pet Health, Pet Help | 0 comments
LIFE WITH FIDO: HOW TO BE A SAVVY DOG OWNER For people thinking about buying their first puppy as well as more experienced dog owners. Dr. Justine Lee, veterinary specialist, provides tips on pet ownership and ways to keep your dog safe. Ask a veterinarian and get all your questions answered about all things DOG! Dr. Lee’s book It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet will be available for purchase. Date: December 1, 2014 Time: 6:30-7:30PM CST Location: St. Paul Public Library – Highland...
read moreTop 10 weirdest dog and cat names
Posted by justinelee on Oct 26, 2014 in Blog, Fun Stuff | 45 comments
Last week, we talked about picking a name for your puppy. Well, this week, we’re going to share the weird dog and cat names ever! Every year, Veterinary Pet Insurance (Nationwide) reveals their top 10 picks for names. Just recently released, their top 10 weirdest, quirkiest names! Most Unusual Dog Names Most Unusual Cat Names 1. Peanut Wigglebutt 1. Snuggles Butt Le Lee 2. Sir Hog Knucklehead 2. Count Flufferton 3. Sasha Biggiepotamus Fierce 3. Katy Purry 4. Otto Von Longdog 4. Walter Croncat 5. Zippity Do Dawg 5....
read moreNordic Naturals & Paws for Veterans | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 23, 2014 in Blog, Pet Help | 0 comments
Kudos to Nordic Naturals, makers of omega fatty acids for both two-legged and four-legged! I use this in my own dog (and self), so was excited to see them supporting both dogs and veterans! Check out the info below! Nordic Naturals® Inspires Support for Paws for Veterans ‘Buy One Bottle. Help Two Heroes.’ Initiative Kicks Off October 1 Watsonville, CA (October 1, 2014) – Nordic Naturals is kicking off a fall initiative to benefit a very special cause. The campaign—“Buy One Bottle. Help Two...
read moreHow do you pick a puppy name? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 20, 2014 in Blog, Uncategorized | 0 comments
When I adopted my dog a few years ago, I wanted to pick a name that fit my dog’s personality. On my Dr. Justine Lee Facebook page, I held a contest on what to name him! Here are some of the names suggested: 1) Hershey 2) Spot 3) Max 4) Oreo 5) Checkers 6) “One of the Luckiest Dogs on Earth,” or “Lucky” for short 7) Banks 8) Abbott 9) Tate 10) Will 11) Drew 12) Huck 13) Gershwin 14) Emmy 15) LB (for Love Bug) 16) Mr. Bo Jangles 17) Q ball 18) 8 ball 19) Smudge 20) Tux Despite all the awesome suggestions, I...
read moreDog treat recall from PetSmart due to mold! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 17, 2014 in Blog, Recalls | 2 comments
Loving Pets Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of the following expiration date of Simply Nourish Biscotti with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats due to the potential of mold growth. No other Simply Nourish or Loving Pets treats are affected. Product Description SKU UPC Expiration Date Simply Nourish Biscotti with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats 5203800 73725747061 EXP 02.16 It is recommended that you immediately stop using the specified product and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund. To...
read moreCan my dog get Ebola? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 15, 2014 in Blog | 2 comments
With the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, it’s been scaring people about the transmission of this deadly virus to pets. Here, some great information from Pet Health Network by Dr. Ernie Ward, Dr. Jeff Werber, and yours truly (#RIPExcalibur) on what you need to know about. Also, fantastic information below from the CDC on how animals are involved with Ebola outbreaks and what the risk is to your pets! According to the CDC, the US Department of Agriculture, and the American Veterinary Medical Association, pets are not thought to be at...
read moreHow to perform a thoracocentesis | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 12, 2014 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
This blog is dedicated to all those veterinarians out there saving dog and cat lives! As an emergency critical care specialist, a thoracocentesis is a common procedure that you must feel comfortable performing. A thoracocentesis is often life saving, and should be performed immediately in any dyspneic patient that is suspected of having pleural space disease. The thoracocentesis should be performed cranial to the rib, as the blood vessels and nerves lie caudal to the rib (“hiding” behind the rib). Thoracocentesis should be performed at the...
read moreDo dogs get Ebola? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 10, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 4 comments
In my Pet Health Network blog, both Dr. Jeff Werber and I I talk about whether or not dogs can get Ebola. Here, some great information from the Washington State Department of Health, which has put together some good information about the risk of catching Ebola from a pet. The talking points were developed in close consultation with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). There is no evidence that pets become sick with Ebola from routine contact with people who are infected with the virus. There is no evidence that pets can transmit Ebola to...
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