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Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jan 31, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 150 comments
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), often also called autoimmune mediated hemolytic anemia (AIHA), is a disease process where the body’s immune system attacks its own red blood cells (RBC). When this RBC destruction occurs, it results in severe anemia (e.g., a low RBC count) and lack of oxygen delivery to the cells in the body. As IMHA can quickly become life-threatening due to severe anemia, immediate attention by a veterinarian is imperative so we can start treatment immediately! There are two types of IMHA: primary or secondary....
read moreNew cure for Feline Infectious Peritonitis | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jan 23, 2018 in Blog, Pet Health | 6 comments
As a veterinarian, one of my most hated feline diseases is Feline Infectious Peritonitis, commonly abbreviated FIP. This is more commonly seen in purebred cats, and is due to a coronavirus that mutates into a very dangerous disease. It can result in dry or wet FIP, and you can find more information at Cornell’s Feline Health Center. Previously, there was never a good diagnostic test (no easy blood test) or cure for this. Thankfully, some new research has just come out on this thanks to researchers at Kansas State University and the...
read moreFlea and tick poisoning in cats | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jan 15, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog | 2 comments
Kudos to you for using flea and tick preventative in your dogs and cats. It’s important to keep a) your house free of fleas and hundreds of eggs, b) keep your pet comfortable, and c) prevent terrible diseases that can spread! That said, make sure you are putting on the flea and tick medication correctly. One of the biggest mistakes I see pet owners making is putting “small dog” flea and tick medication on “big cats.” In other words, when cat owners accidentally put the wrong type of flea and tick medication on their cats, it can...
read moreVeterinary team at CES 2018 | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jan 10, 2018 in Blog, Fun Stuff, Pet Health | 0 comments
So excited to be surrounded by an amazing team of veterinary professionals here at CES 2018, part of the Consumer Technology Association. I’m here with some amazing veterinary experts including: Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, DVM, PhD, DACVS Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM Dr. Susan Little, DVM, DACVP Dr. Mia Carey, DVM Dr. Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC Dr Mark Brady, DACVECC Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, DVM Adam Little, DVM Eric Garcia Danielle Lambert We’re excited to explore the most recent updates in technology and see how we can bring them how...
read moreIs homemade slime or goop poisonous to my dog? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Jan 2, 2018 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help | 24 comments
Did your dog just eat homemade slime or goop? Before you make that homemade slime for your children, make sure you know about the potential poisoning dangers to your dog! While you would never be enticed to eat that slime, your dog may find it tasty and intriguing! Recently, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center had a case where a dog died after ingesting homemade slime. While this is really rare, you do have to be careful with small dogs and cats. So what exactly is in homemade slime? Warm water White glue Borax Food coloring Sometimes, it...
read moreNew Years Resolutions for You and Your Cat | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Dec 26, 2017 in Animal Safety, Blog, Fun Stuff | 0 comments
New Years Resolutions for You and Your Cat As the New Year approaches, it’s a great opportunity to get a fresh start on everything. After all, it’s our “one” time of the year when we can recommit to our goals. So, as a veterinarian, I want to be able to provide you some resolutions that will help you and your feline friends live a longer and healthier life. After all, we know that sharing a household with a cat (or two!) can help keep depression, heart disease, and hypertension at bay. So as a token of our appreciation, why not follow...
read moreFDA recall on dog bone treats! | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Dec 11, 2017 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Important information from the Food & Drug Administration below! https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm Please help spread the word to your dog-owning friends and colleagues! Thanks and keep your dog healthy and safe! No Bones (or Bone Treats) About It: Reasons Not to Give Your Dog Bones Bone treats are real bones that have been processed, sometimes flavored, and packaged for dogs. Giving your dog a “bone treat” might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency...
read moreHemangiosarcoma, the deadly cancer in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DAVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Dec 3, 2017 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 7 comments
If your dog was just diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma, here’s what you need to know. As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist, this is my most hated type of cancer in dogs (and rarely, cats). That’s because it comes on suddenly, and results in internal bleeding. It’s so devastating to pet owners, as they think their dog is fine one day, and then ends up being diagnosed with cancer in the ER based on one day of sudden clinical signs. So, what do you need to know? Hemangiosarcoma, often abbreviated HSA, is a very...
read moreMy dog was diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Nov 27, 2017 in Blog, Pet Health | 0 comments
Was your dog just diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis? Here’s what you need to know! The larynx, otherwise known as the voice box, is made up of cartilage and works by allowing air to flow directly into the lungs. Muscles, nerves, and blood vessels surround the larynx. During breathing, the two halves of the cartilage should abduct (or pull open) to allow a large opening into the trachea to allow air to enter into the lungs. During swallowing, special tissue (e.g., the epiglottis) covers the larynx, which prevents food from entering the...
read moreFood bloat in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Posted by justinelee on Nov 21, 2017 in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health | 1 comment
In today’s blog, I review food bloat – when a dog eats so much and their stomach is full of food. Is this life-threatening? Do you have to take your dog to the veterinarian if your dog has food bloat? Food bloat, also commonly called “bloat” or “gluttony bloat,” occurs when a dog (or rarely, a cat) gorges on a massive amount of food, resulting in too much air and food in the stomach. Semantically, food bloat is similar to “gastric dilatation” as it means the stomach is dilated; however, with food bloat, there’s an...
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