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How to induce vomiting in your dog if they ate something poisonous | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jul 8, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 1 comment
How to induce vomiting in a dogs Did your dog eat something poisonous? Before inducing vomiting… read on! If your dog just ate a mushroom, mouse or rat poison, or chocolate, read on! Sometimes, you can manage your poisoned DOG at home by inducing vomiting. HOWEVER, there are a few important things you need to consider. Here, all you need to know about making your dog vomit if they ate something poisonous that you MUST read before even thinking about trying it! BTW, for you cat owners, there is NOTHING you can safely give to your cat at...
read moreWSU Veterinary Commencement Speech | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jul 3, 2018 in Blog, Fun Stuff, Veterinary | 0 comments
I was honored to give the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2018 Commencement talk this year. Thank you to all the new veterinary graduates who remind me of the reason why I joined this incredible profession. You guys will rock it.
read moreCan I bring my pet to the Minnesota State Fair? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jul 2, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Are you going to the Minnesota State Fair? Can I bring my service dog or pet to the Minnesota State Fair this year? When in doubt, please don’t – this requires specific requirements. Please see the press release from the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Crider 651-201-6839 erin.crider@state.mn.us July 2, 2018 Be aware of state rules before taking your animal to the fair St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health reminds livestock owners to review their responsibilities...
read moreLooking for a good children’s book? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jun 26, 2018 in Blog, Fun Stuff | 0 comments
Lisette loves animals: big or little, furry or feathery, even slimy or scaly. Well… almost all animals. When her class gets a new pet, she can’t wait to meet him. When she finally meets Fluffy, he is not what she expected. Then disaster strikes! Will Lisette the Vet save the day? One of my favorite veterinary colleagues wrote this book for her own kids! If you have a toddler or young child who is hoping to be a veterinarian or future animal lover, Lisette the Vet is the book for you! Check it out here: Find out more information...
read moreAre you an indispensable veterinary associate? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jun 14, 2018 in Blog, Veterinary | 0 comments
I’m so honored to be part of AAHA–Zoetis‘ Professional Skills Workshop for veterinarians. This is TOTALLY free and designed for new veterinary graduates from 2014-2018. It also provides 7 hours of free veterinary CE! To sign up, go HERE. I’m excited to team up with Karlene Belyea, MBA, the Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association If you live in one of these locations, sign up asap! 2018 dates and locations: August 28 | Parsippany, NJ September 4 | Durham, NC September 25 | Lansing,...
read moreLilies are dangerous to cats! | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jun 12, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog | 0 comments
Here, a cool infographic to share with your cat-loving friends! I can’t vouch for the stats, per se, but helpful info in general! When in doubt, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for life-saving information...
read moreHeat stroke in dogs: Part 2 | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jun 5, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 0 comments
Last week, I talked about how to keep your dog(s) safe this summer by avoiding heat stroke. Find out what signs to look for, including how to prevent it! Regardless of what the temperature or humidity is, always monitor your dog carefully for signs of fatigue or heat stroke. The sooner you notice these signs, the sooner you should stop any form of exercise, cool down your dog, and seek veterinary attention. Signs of heat stroke include: • Constant panting • Dragging behind (e.g., in other words, on a leash lagging several feet behind...
read moreHeat stroke in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
Posted by justinelee on May 30, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 0 comments
As summer approaches, I see more and more dogs affected by heat stroke. This can be life-threatening, so read on to learn how to prevent it in your dog! While I still want you and your dog to spend time outside playing and exercising this summer, learn how to do so safely. Heatstroke, which is defined in veterinary medicine as a body temperature above > 103°F (39°C), is commonly seen in dogs. While it can occur in cats, it’s really rare. The higher the body temperature, the more life-threatening it is to your dog. As core body...
read moreSled dog musher banned from sled dog race Yukon Quest | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Apr 25, 2018 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Recently, a well known musher Hugh Neff was banned from the Yukon Quest sled dog race for 2 years. As a veterinary advocate for canine athletes, I think this is important because my heart broken for Boppy. You can read more about it here: http://www.ktva.com/story/38033166/neff-suspended-from-yukon-quest-after-necropsy-findings When it comes to overall health and husbandry of dogs, I’m a huge advocate for welfare to make sure these dogs are healthy and happy. You can read about it in the news HERE. it’s so important that dogs be...
read morePuppy strangles | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Apr 17, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Veterinary | 49 comments
If your Golden retriever puppy was just diagnosed with “puppy strangles,” here’s what you need to know. This is a rare disease that affects puppies. It’s also known as: juvenile cellulitis juvenile pyoderma lymphadenitis juvenile sterile granulomatous dermatitis. Puppy strangles is usually observed in dogs < 4 months of age, and can result in severe clinical signs such as (keep reading below for a more complete list): fever lethargy not eating well enlarged lymph nodes (e.g., under the neck, near the chin) acute...
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