New anxiety drug for dogs – just in time for July 4th! | Dr. Justine Lee
Does your dog hate fireworks? Does your dog have fear or anxiety secondary to noise stimulation? Loud noises that may scare your dog include the following: So how do you know if your dog is scared of these noses? Signs of nose aversion in dogs include: If your dog shows any of these signs, read on about Sileo, that was just released for noise aversion in dogs! Sileo, designed for pet owners to administer before or at the time of a fear or anxiety-eliciting noise stimulus, is the first...
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New appetite stimulant for dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
Trying to get your dog to eat more? Trying to put weight on your dog? Is your dog not eating? If you have a chronically ill dog with any of the following medical conditions, read on! Chronic kidney (e.g., renal) failure Protein losing enteropathy Protein losing nephropathy Cancer End-stage liver disease End-stage cardiac disease Generalized malaise/illness Thankfully, a “first of its kind’ new drug to by Aratana Therapeutics Inc, was just approved for release in the United...
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Dr Justine Lee | 2016 Commencement Speech at University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Last weekend, I was so honored to be asked to give the 2016 Commencement speech at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. What I shared? The top 10 life hacks that I learned in my almost 20 years as a veterinarian. If you’re a new veterinary graduate, worth watching! (Learn from my...
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When should you bring your dog or cat to the emergency veterinarian? | Dr. Justine Lee
Not sure if you need to take your pet to the animal ER? In this video, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, veterinary specialist in emergency/critical care and toxicology reviews a few situations which warrant an immediate trip to your local veterinarian or emergency veterinarian. If your pet is having difficulty breathing, got into something poisonous [call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435], collapsed, is seizuring, is retching or vomiting excessively, etc., get to a...
Read MoreOsteosarcoma in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
A great infographic on the deadly bone cancer, osteosarcoma, which commonly affects giant breed dogs (e.g., Great Danes), greyhounds, and other breeds. Canine Bone Cancer: The Big Story on Osteosarcoma: Developed by...
Read MoreDeadly disease, tularemia, reported in Twin Cities, Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
If you live in Minnesota, please be aware. The zoonotic disease (which means it’s spreadable to you and your family), tularemia, was just reported for the first time this year in Minnesota. It’s transmitted by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. If you notice any sick rabbits, stay away. This is definitely spread to cats, and can result in severe illness in outdoor cats. When in doubt, please seek veterinary attention immediately if you have a sick pet! More information below in...
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