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Tramadol: Now a schedule IV controlled drug | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jul 4, 2014 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
According to the Drug Enforcement Adminstration (DEA), tramadol, a common pain medication used in both veterinary and human medicine, will become a schedule IV controlled substance effective August 18, 2014. What does this mean to you as a veterinary professional? For veterinarians who handle, stock, or dispense tramadol or tramadol-containing substances, they will be subject to the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule IV controlled substances. In other words, veterinary professions...
read morePetrem recall of generic sevoflurane
Posted by justinelee on Jul 4, 2014 in Blog, Recalls | 0 comments
If you use the generic form of sevoflurane called Petrem (made by Piramal Care), pay heed! Piramal Care is issuing a voluntary recall (e.g., not mandated by the FDA) due to one lot not meeting the “acidity/alkalinity specifications set forth in the USP monograph for sevoflurane.” This is a class III recall, meaning that use or exposure of the product is unlikely to cause any adverse medical or health consequences. This affects the following veterinarians, physicians, and distributors in the following states NY, PA, NC, TN, MA,...
read moreHow new regulations of mouse and rat poison affect your dog
Posted by justinelee on Jul 1, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
12 d-CON Products Being Canceled and Phased Out The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 30, 2014 that there are new changes to mouse and rat poison (often called “rodenticides” by veterinary professionals). The EPA’s goal of implementing these changes were to reduce access to the rodenticides that pose a poisoning danger to children, pets, and wildlife. While the EPA initiated this mandate in June 2011, Reckitt Benckiser fought the restrictions, suing the EPA to prevent withdrawal of their popular products...
read moreNew Minnesota Law: Protects Dogs and Cats!
Posted by justinelee on Jun 30, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
New Law Will Protect Health and Safety of Minnesota Dogs and Cats Governor Dayton, Minnesota Legislature enact new protections for animals ST. PAUL, MN – New state regulations to protect the health and safety of dogs and cats will take effect Tuesday, July 1, 2014. During the 2014 Legislative Session, Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature enacted the new law, creating licensing and inspection requirements for commercial dog and cat breeders. The purpose of the law is to protect and enhance the well-being of...
read moreThe Sugar-Free Substance Xylitol is Poison for Dogs
Posted by justinelee on Jun 30, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
With America on a weight-loss craze, everything nowadays is sugar-free. While this is likely good for you, it’s potentially very dangerous for your dog. The problem is that many sugar-free products contain xylitol. So what exactly is this scary sounding chemical (pronounced zi–li–tol)? Xylitol is a sugar-free substance used as a sugar substitute. It’s commonly called a “sugar alcohol,” and is naturally found in certain fruit (in small amounts). Xylitol has gained recent popularity because it is sugar-free, reducing caloric...
read moreHow to Keep Your Pet Out of the Animal ER | Dr. Justine Lee
Posted by justinelee on Jun 27, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
Picture this: It’s late in the evening when you realize that something is very wrong with your dog. Your normal veterinary clinic is closed, but you’re not sure if the problem can wait until tomorrow. You rush your pet to the closest ER and hope for the best. Visiting the veterinary emergency room is a pet parent’s worst nightmare, but every day across America pets become ill, suffer injuries, ingest poison or worse – requiring immediate veterinary care. Even the most diligent pet parents can’t protect their furry family members all...
read moreSelf assurance checklist for the anxious traveler by Seth Godin, guru of all
Posted by justinelee on Jun 26, 2014 in Blog, Uncategorized | 0 comments
I just discovered Seth Godin a few years ago. His marketing videos and books are genius, and while I rarely subscribe to blogs, his are worth it! Short, sweet, and expert about all. So, here, I’m sharing an awesome blog by Seth Godin on how to travel better! Check out his post below here! By Seth Godin Travel has always meant possibility and change, and for some people, that means anxiety. Add to this non-refundable fares, tight connections and security theater courtesy of the TSA, and it’s easy for the fun to turn into a...
read moreWhat’d you do to celebrate your dog’s birthday and cancer survival?
Posted by justinelee on Jun 24, 2014 in Blog, Fun Stuff | 0 comments
Shout out to this awesome dog parent! He gives his pit bull a fantastic, simple birthday gift for surviving an aggressive, terrible type of cancer called hemangiosarcoma! Check out the video celebration here! Go, Wallace! Below, a few of my favorite toys for...
read moreBanfield and AHA Team Up for Pet Emergency Preparedness!
Posted by justinelee on Jun 20, 2014 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
Download this great simple poster published by Banfield Pet Hospital and the AHA on pet emergency preparedness! Good to laminate and post with your pet first aid kit! Banfield AHA emergency PDF My top 5 things to put in an emergency pet first aid kit? A fresh, unexpired bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide. This isn’t for cleaning wounds necessarily, but rather for inducing vomiting if your dog gets into something poisonous! Accidental poisonings in our pets occur thousands of times a day across the world, so you always want to be prepared to...
read moreReview of Cycle Dog Trail Buddy Bowl | Dr. Justine Lee Product Reviews
Posted by justinelee on Jun 17, 2014 in Blog, Pet Product Reviews | 0 comments
I recently purchased the Cycle Dog Trail Buddy Collapsible Dog Travel Bowl from Earth Friendly Pet Company. I wanted to check out products that were ecofriendly, BPA and lead free, and compact. This bowl is perfect for camping and backcountry trips – it’s super light, water proof, easy to clean, leakproof, and folds flat/compact. It’s made from reclaimed inner tubes, and is food grade lined and free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, and lead. It’s also made in the USA, which is really important to me as a veterinarian. If you...
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