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My dog just ate a sago palm | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Apr 10, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
If your dog just ate a sago palm plant, please read this and get to a veterinarian IMMEDIATELY, even if it’s in the middle of the night! That’s because sago palm and plants from the Cycad family are VERY poisonous to dogs, and can result in death untreated. Typically, the sago palm is found growing outside in warm, temperate regions of the Southern states and Hawaii. However, I recently found them in the grocery store in St. Paul, Minnesota, so now I know they are sold everywhere as a houseplant too! The sago palm is a member of...
read moreBlue Ridge Beef’s raw pet food recall | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
Posted by justinelee on Mar 28, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Recalls | 0 comments
Please note this FDA recall about Blue Ridge Beef’s raw pet food here! Voluntarily Recalls BRB Complete Raw Pet Food Lot#GA0131 Because of Possible Contamination For Immediate Release March 26, 2018 Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, GA, is voluntarily recalling lot#GA0131 of BRB Complete raw pet food because of the potential of contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The cause of the recall: This recall was initiated after samples collected and tested by the FDA showed positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes....
read moreTop 10 medical conditions affecting dogs and cats | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Mar 27, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
According to Nationwide Pet insurance (formerly VPI Pet Insurance), more than 1.4 million pet insurance claims were submitted last year for more than 650,000 insured pets. BTW, did you know that < 5% of pets in the United States are insured? When in doubt, please consider it as it helps for catastrophic emergencies! Here, the top 10 medical conditions in dogs and cats, according to Nationwide claims!(and their associated costs). Top 10 most common medical conditions for dogs: Atopic or allergic dermatitis – average cost to treat:...
read moreRaw cat food recall due to the dangerous bacteria Listeria | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Mar 20, 2018 in Animal Safety, Pet Health | 0 comments
If you feed your cat Radagast raw cat food, please check your lots for a recall due to the bacteria Listeria! Please see the recall from the FDA below: Pet Food, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken and One Lot of Free-Range Turkey Recipe Because of Possible Health Risk March 20, 2018 Contact: Consumers Radagast Pet Food, Inc. 503-736-4649 Radagast Pet Food, Inc. of Portland, OR is recalling one lot of Free-Range Chicken and one lot of Free-Range Turkey Recipe because they have the potential to be...
read moreDeaths from frozen raw food for kittens | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Mar 13, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Recalls | 0 comments
What do you feed your kitten, puppy, dog or cat? There has been a recent recall of Blue Ridge frozen raw food due to deaths from Salmonella. First, as a veterinarian, I never recommend raw food in young puppies and kittens. Not only are they immunosuppressed from an immune system, but they also require a very careful balance of calcium and phosphorous. An AAFCO balanced food is imperative at this age (e.g., puppy food, kitten...
read moreHeroes for Healthy Pets | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Mar 5, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog | 1 comment
Excited to have my veterinary continuing education company, VETgirl, help educate pet owners on infectious diseases in dogs and cats! Heroes for Healthy Pets Program Helps Veterinary and Pet Businesses Maintain Disease-Free Facilities Infectious Disease Management Certification Program Launches LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 5, 2018 – Over the past few years, the incidence of infectious disease outbreaks in dogs in the United States has increased, and one of the best ways to combat this growing risk is through education and proactive healthcare...
read moreDog food potentially contaminated with pentobarbital euthanasia solution | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Feb 18, 2018 in Animal Safety, Pet Health, Pet Product Reviews, Pet World | 1 comment
If you feed your dog Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy products, please pay attention! There is a chance that the food may have been contaminated with veterinary euthanasia medication, pentobarbital. Here’s the official release from the FDA here and from the company’s website HERE. You can see the specific products HERE: February 16, 2018 FDA Alerts Pet Owners About Potential Pentobarbital Contamination in Canned Dog Food Manufactured by The J.M. Smucker Company, Including Certain Gravy Train, Kibbles...
read moreImportant information from the FDA re raw food for pets | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT
Posted by justinelee on Feb 15, 2018 in Blog | 0 comments
If you feed your dog or cat raw food, please see the latest update from the FDA here from February 13, 2018: Important information from the FDA re: raw food for dogs The FDA is alerting pet owners to a history of four recalls of and multiple complaints associated with Darwin’s Natural and ZooLogics pet foods, manufactured by Arrow Reliance Inc., dba Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, over the period from October 17, 2016 to February 10, 2018. In each instance, the company recalled these products after being alerted to positive findings of...
read moreRaws for Paws pet food recall | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Feb 9, 2018 in Blog, Recalls | 0 comments
For Immediate Release February 8, 2018 Contact Consumers Raws for Paws 612-465-0372 Announcement View Product Photos Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, MN is recalling approximately 4,000 pounds of its 5 lb. and 1 lb. chubs of Ground Turkey Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed...
read moreWhat you need to know about dog flu | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Feb 7, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Can dogs get the flu? If your dog is showing any of these signs below, get to a veterinarian or an Animal ER, as your dog may have Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD). One of the causes of CIRD is Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), or “dog flu.” Signs of CIV include: Sneezing Coughing Pus discharge from the nose Fever Inappetance or not eating Lethargy Difficulty breathing Exercise intolerance Gastrointestinal signs (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea) albeit less common Treatment for CIV includes antibiotic therapy, hydration, x-rays...
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