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Kong brand treats recalled for possible mold contamination | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 8, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
A voluntary recall by Jakks Pacific, makers of Kong, has been initiated based on specific sell-by dates of the Aussie Sticks Jumbo Lamb flavor and Beef flavor treats. These are distributed by PetsMart. Recalled sell-by dates include the following flavors, UPC codes, and sell-by dates: Kong Aussie Sticks Jumbo Lamb flavor dog treats > SKU: 5212101 > UPC: 3989775560 > Sell-by dates: 1/30/2016 and 1/31/2016 Kong Aussie Sticks Jumbo Beef flavor dog treats > SKU: 5212100 > UPC: 3989775559 > Sell-by dates: 1/30/2016 and...
read moreMushroom toxicity in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Oct 6, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
While there are thousands of species of mushrooms in North America, less than 100 are poisonous; these are most commonly of the Amanita species. Unfortunately, mushrooms are very difficulty to identify, and unless you are a mushroom expert/hunter or mycologist, then you should never eat a wild mushroom. Mushrooms sold in large-chain grocery store are safe and considered non-toxic to dogs. There are 5 main types of mushrooms that are poisonous, and they all work by different ways. The most dangerous type of mushroom contains amanitin toxins,...
read moreBravo pet food recall: Turkey and Chicken flavor! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 29, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Recalls | 0 comments
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact Consumer: 866-922-9222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2014 – (Manchester, CT) Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed...
read moreFall poisons that can poison your dog or cat! | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 28, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
As autumn approaches, so do new potential dangers that pose a threat to your dog and cat. Here, the top 5 fall toxins to be on the lookout for as summer ends! Keep your pet safe by keeping these out of reach! Rodenticides: As the weather gets colder, mice and rats start seeking shelter in warm locations… in other words, your house! Unfortunately, the start of autumn means the start of mouse and rat poisoning. There are several types of active ingredients in these mouse and rat poisons, and they all work (and kill) in different ways....
read moreSick! Curious Tales of Pests & Parasites We Share with Animals
Posted by justinelee on Sep 22, 2014 in Blog, Pet Health, Pet Product Reviews | 0 comments
I recently read the book Sick! Curious Tales of Pests and Parasites We Share with Animals published by Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). This book was compiled and edited by the Dean of OVC, Dr. Elizabeth Stone and Dr. Cate Dewey, a professor of epidemiology and Chair of the Department of Population Medicine at OVC. Many of the contributing authors are veterinarians or PhD experts in their field. This book is comprised of over 30 short stories about zoonotic diseases (those that can spread easily between humans and animals), such as...
read moreWhat breeds of dog shed a lot? | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 15, 2014 in Blog | 2 comments
A great blog for future, perspective dog owners! Don’t want to buy a Roomba to clean up after you? Make sure to review this list of the lightest and heaviest dog shedders out there! Thanks to VetStreet for this great information! Heaviest Shedders Alaskan Husky Alaskan Malamute Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog Golden Retriever Siberian Husky Akita Chow Chow Great Pyrenees Saint Bernard Lightest Shedders Poodle Bichon Frise Toy Poodle Chinese Crested Yorkshire...
read moreHospira recall on heparin | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 12, 2014 in Recalls, Veterinary | 0 comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sept. 11, 2014 – LAKE FOREST, Ill., – Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary nationwide user-level recall of one lot of Heparin Sodium, 1,000 USP Heparin Units/500 mL (2 USP Heparin Units/mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 500 mL, NDC 0409-7620-03 Lot 41-046-JT with expiration date of 01NOV 2015. This action is due to one confirmed customer report of particulate in a single unit. The foreign particle was confirmed by Hospira as human hair, sealed between the tube...
read moreSwheatScoop: The Cat’s Meow: Excited to join the feline expert team!
Posted by justinelee on Sep 11, 2014 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Excited to join SwheatScoop’s feline expert team! As an eco-friendly, crunchy (some same granola), Earth-hugging veterinarian, I’m a huge advocate of protecting our pets and our environment at the same time. You can check out the introduction...
read moreCyanosis in Dogs and Cats
Posted by justinelee on Sep 8, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
What is cyanosis? Cyanosis is a bluish to red-purple tinge of the tissues, seen best in the gums and skin, and typically accompanying respiratory distress (i.e., difficulty breathing). When cyanosis is seen in dogs and cats, it’s an indicator of a severe lack of oxygen in the blood (called hypoxemia). It typically means that hemoglobin in the red blood cells doesn’t have enough oxygen or isn’t able to carry oxygen at all. Cyanosis can be classified as central or peripheral. Peripheral cyanosis occurs when there’s a...
read moreMouse and rat poisoning in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Sep 8, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
As the weather gets colder, mice and rats start seeking shelter in warm locations… in other words, your house! Unfortunately, the start of autumn means the start of mouse and rat poisoning, putting your dog or cat at risk. In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the 4 different types of active ingredients found in these mouse and rat poisons. These poisons all work (and kill) in different ways, so pay heed! While the most common type of mouse poison (e.g., brodifacoum, bromadiolone, etc.) often affects your dog’s ability to clot properly,...
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