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Can my pet get COVID-19 coronavirus?

Posted by justinelee on Mar 25, 2020 in Blog | 1 comment

Companion Animals and COVID-19 The Board of Animal Health in Minnesota recently released some important information about COVID-19 coronavirus in pets. This was also developed in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health. You can download a copy of this material here thanks to the BAH/MDH. When in doubt, please contact your veterinarian by calling them for more information. Can my animal become ill with or spread COVID-19? There is no evidence at this time that your animal can become ill with COVID-19 or that...

Stressed from COVID-19?

Posted by justinelee on Mar 19, 2020 in Blog, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Here are a few great resources if you’re stressed out from COVID-19 and the impact on your family. Kudos to Dr. Herdley Paolini, PhD, LP, President of the Institute for Physician Integration & Nemours’ Children’s Hospital, Residency Psychologist for creating these – I found them very helpful! Dr Herdley Paolini Institute of Physician Integration Covid-19 Psychological Care – Quarantine Edition Dr Herdley Paolini Institute of Physician Integration Covid-19 – We Still Can! Dr Herdley Paolini...

Can my dog or cat get coronavirus COVID-19?

Posted by justinelee on Mar 5, 2020 in Animal Safety, Blog | 1 comment

With all the concern about coronavirus now, I often get asked whether dogs or cats can get coronavirus or COVID-19. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, we veterinarians were really only familiar with the coronavirus in cats that causes severe, potentially life-threatening Feline Infectious Peritonitis. (You can read more about that here or listen to the podcast I did on this with Pet Life Radio on #ERVet. But this is a different type – specifically alpha-coronavirus.) In dogs, coronavirus typically just results in mild gastrointestinal...

A new food that reduces how allergic you may be to your cat?

Posted by justinelee on Feb 18, 2020 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 17 comments

Purina® Pro Plan® Announces Imminent Product Breakthrough in Management of Cat Allergens Pro Plan LiveClear™ is first cat food shown to neutralize Fel d 1, the most common cat allergen ST. LOUIS — Veterinarians can soon recommend a feline-friendly option in the management of cat allergens: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the allergens in cat hair and dander. This breakthrough diet, available in April 2020, is the culmination of more than a decade of Purina research dedicated to finding a safe,...

How to care for young puppies and kittens

Posted by justinelee on Feb 7, 2020 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 0 comments

If you just found a very young kitten or happened to rescue a litter of newborn puppies, this article is a must read! Taking care of neonates or pediatric puppies and kittens is very different from taking care of adult animals, as it requires a lot of energy, time, and commitment. That’s because it’s almost an hourly job. First, let’s clarify a few definitions in animals: Neonate: Defined as 0-2 weeks of ageInfant: Defined as 2-6 weeks of ageJuvenile: Defined as 6-12 weeks of agePediatric: Defined as < 6 months of...

What not to do if you can’t afford your veterinary bill…

Posted by justinelee on Jan 31, 2020 in Animal Safety, Blog, Veterinary | 2 comments

Recently, I learned of a man who faces criminal charges after he set fire to an emergency veterinary hospital in Oregon after “a billing disagreement involving his cat.” Yes, set fire to a veterinary hospital! WTH? The Springfield Police arrested this man on January 30 for suspicion of Arson 1, Criminal Mischief 1, and 10 counts of Reckless Endangering. Thankfully, no veterinary staff were hurt, and firefighters risked their life (Thank you!) to respond to the active fire at 2:49 a.m. on January 22. Unfortunately,...

Cholecalciferol poisoning in dogs and cats

Posted by justinelee on Jan 9, 2020 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 5 comments

Cholecalciferol is the chemical name for Vitamin D3, and is commonly found in many household products. Sources of Vitamin D3 – or even the less potent form D2 – include the following: Vitamin D3 multivitaminsConcentrated Baby Vitamin D DropsOver-the-counter supplementsPrescription strength supplements or vitaminsOmega Fatty Acid Vitamin D3 GummiesTopical psoriasis cream (commonly called “Dovonex” and fond in the form of calcipotriene)Mouse and D-con Rat Poison Despite having the “vitamin” in its name, cholecalciferol can be...

Mushroom I’m-Yunity for dogs with cancer

Posted by justinelee on Dec 15, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Veterinary | 57 comments

December 2019 If your dog was just diagnosed with one of my most hated cancers: hemangiosarcoma (typically of the spleen, liver and right atrium of the heart), read on. I’ve previously written about hemangiosarcoma here. While surgery and chemotherapy are invasive, there are a few newer options out there. Including a few holistic medications like turkey tail mushroom and yunnan baiyao. I’ve also written about some up and coming research about newer drugs (called e-BAT), but honestly this one isn’t even...

Can feeding this cat food make you less allergic to cats?

Posted by justinelee on Dec 10, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 0 comments

I recently just heard about a revolutionary approach to managing cat allergies – through diet. So, if you happen to be allergic to cats and have always wanted one, read on. Purina has demonstrated a new way to decrease the cat allergen, Fel d1, that is released by cats (typically via their saliva). By feeding a new diet, you can decrease how “allergenic” your cat is. Based on research from the Purina Institute, you can reduce the amount of Fel d1 by almost 50%! BTW, there’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat. But if...

What I’m thankful for as a veterinarian this Thanksgiving holiday

Posted by justinelee on Nov 24, 2019 in Blog, Pet Health, Uncategorized | 0 comments

As Thanksgiving approaches, I like to take the time to reflect back on all that I’m thankful for. (In reality, we should be thankful more than one day a year!). I’ll start by writing about the dedication at the beginning of my dog book It’s a Dog’s Life… But It’s Your Carpet. #ad This humorous, Q&A book on dog ownership took a lot of time to come to fruition, and my dedication to all those that I was thankful for is listed below: To my parents, who taught me that perseverance, hard work, and faith pay...

Can my pet get COVID-19 coronavirus?

Stressed from COVID-19?

Can my dog or cat get coronavirus COVID-19?

A new food that reduces how allergic you may be to your cat?

How to care for young puppies and kittens

What not to do if you can’t afford your veterinary bill…

Cholecalciferol poisoning in dogs and cats

Mushroom I’m-Yunity for dogs with cancer

Can feeding this cat food make you less allergic to cats?

What I’m thankful for as a veterinarian this Thanksgiving holiday

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