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Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips for Vets and Pets
Posted by justinelee on Oct 29, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 0 comments
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is flooded with calls every Halloween from worried pet owners and from veterinarians who need help. To help you prepare for the big night, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has put together two lists HERE —the first one for veterinarians and the second for pet owners—based on our most commonly noted problems. And don’t forget to download the posters for fast and easy reference in your facility! 1) Prep for glow stick ingestion. The APCC gets lots of panicked calls...
read moreTop 10 ways to increase environmental enrichment in your cat’s life…
Posted by justinelee on Oct 16, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 0 comments
Looking to improve your cat’s quality of life? Recent guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Society of Feline Medicine stated that there are important 5 pillars of providing a healthy feline environment include supporting a cat’s physical health, their emotional wellbeing, and interaction with humans and other animals. So, how do you do this as a good cat owner? By implementing the following: Provide a safe placeProvide multiple, separated key environmental resources (e.g.,...
read morePurple Leash Project on Domestic Abuse & Animals
Posted by justinelee on Oct 9, 2019 in Animal Safety, Pet Health, Pet Help | 1 comment
Pet Lovers To Take The Lead For Domestic Violence Survivors With Pets This OctoberDid you know these staggering statistics? 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will suffer abuse?48% of domestic abuse victims will stay with their abuser in fear of what will happen to their pets if they leave?Only 10% of domestic violence shelters today accept pets? As an organization built on the belief that people and pets are better together, Purina committed more than $500,000 to create RedRover + Purina Purple Leash Project grants to fund...
read moreIs blue-green algae poisonous to dogs?
Posted by justinelee on Aug 12, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
If you let your dog jump in the water, please heed! If your dog is exposed to blue-green algae, it can be fatal… even with just a few licks. As the dog days of summer sadly come to an end, I wanted to write to warn you to be more discriminating about what lakes you let your dog swim in this summer. Maybe I’m just a bit paranoid, but when it comes to swimming in lakes, you want to make sure to avoid ones that have that green scum layer on top of the lake. Why? It’s because during really hot summers and fall, there’s an...
read moreTop 10 cities affected by heartworm disease in dogs!
Posted by justinelee on Jun 25, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
New monthly report alerts pet parents, veterinarians and pet-related service providers about U.S. metropolitan areas with highest percentage increase in positive heartworm tests. CAPC’s recommendation for year-round heartworm protection and annual testing is more important than ever to ensure dogs and cats are protected — no matter where they live or travel SALEM, ORE. (June 17, 2019) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the...
read moreCanine Brucellosis
Posted by justinelee on Jun 18, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Canine brucellosis has been recently reported in several multiple Midwest states. So, what exactly is Brucella? Canine brucellosis is a highly infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Brucella canis. It affects dogs – especially sexually intact (e.g., not spayed or neutered) dogs – and is important to know about as it’s a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread to humans too. How do dogs get brucellosis? Brucella canis can spread through the following ways: Sexual spread (during breeding)Exposure...
read moreShould I give away my dog or cat | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on May 19, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 1 comment
I’ll tell you the truth. As a veterinarian, my biggest pet peeve EVER is when people give away dogs or cats. Unless there’s an egregious reason or extremely good excuse, you get bad pet and life karma ever, IMO. As a veterinarian, I believe pets are for life. So if you’re moving, or inconvenienced, or can’t hack it, you don’t have an excuse to get rid of your pet. You should have been committed and done your research before then. I always tell people to make sure they are FULLY committed before getting a pet. Pet...
read moreDoes my cat have a UTI? What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease?
Posted by justinelee on May 9, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 0 comments
Does your cat have a UTI? Well, honestly, it’s unlikely. But it may be a sterile inflammation of your cat’s bladder instead.Here, what you need to know… Feline idiopathic lower urinary tract disease (iLUTD or often known as “FLUTD”) is a medical problem encompassing several types of issues that affect the lower urinary tract (which includes the bladder, urethra, and outside orifice to the body) of cats. There are several names for iLUTD, which semantically include: Feline urologic syndrome (FUS)Feline...
read moreDr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, as co-host analyst on Nat Geo Wild’s Animal ER LIVE, starting March 30, 2019
Posted by justinelee on Mar 24, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Fun Stuff, Pet Health | 0 comments
NAT GEO WILD TAPS EMMY AWARD-WINNING MARK STEINES AS HOST OF ANIMAL ER LIVE, A NEW LIVE EVENT SERIES FROM BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT From the Creators of “Live PD,” Animal ER Live Puts Viewers a Heartbeat Away From the Doctors Saving Our Pets in Cities Across the Country, From Vet ERs in Boston, Massachusetts; Portland, Oregon; Charleston, South Carolina; Plainfield, Illinois; Kanab, Utah; Fort Bragg, California; and Waller, Texas. Anchored in a Studio in New York City, Steines Will Be Joined by Vet Experts Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC,...
read moreWhy do cats eat plants, and should I be worried? | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specailist
Posted by justinelee on Mar 13, 2019 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Uncategorized | 0 comments
I’m really passionate about educating pet owners about the dangers of houseplants to pets. That’s because my own sister’s cat (that I gave her) died of acute kidney injury (AKI) secondary to getting into dangerous Asiatic lilies from a bouquet several years ago. While I want you to know what plants to be wary of, I’ll admit that I have at least 10 houseplants in my house! You just need to know which are potentially dangerous to cats, as some are very safe. In fact, the majority of plants just cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhea...
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