Important information from the FDA re raw food for pets | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT
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...
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Raws for Paws pet food recall | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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What you need to know about dog flu | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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New cure for Feline Infectious Peritonitis | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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Flea and tick poisoning in cats | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
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...
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