Looking for a good children’s book? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
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!...
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Are you an indispensable veterinary associate? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
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,...
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Lilies are dangerous to cats! | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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Heat stroke in dogs: Part 2 | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
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...
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Heat stroke in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
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...
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Sled dog musher banned from sled dog race Yukon Quest | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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