Medicinal marijuana for pets: Should we be using it? | Dr. Justine Lee
Should we be using medicinal marijuana in dogs and cats? With the legalization of marijuana is several states, there has been an increased prevalence of accidental exposure to dogs, cats, and children within the past few years.1-3 As a result, veterinarians need to be aware of this growing toxicant. Judicious history taking, along with rapid recognition of clinical signs, is imperative, as pet owners are often unwilling to admit to this illicit drug toxicosis in their pets. Thankfully,...
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Why this veterinarian loves the SureFlap microchip feeder SureFeed | Dr. Justine Lee
As a veterinary specialist and pet owner, I see a lot of pet products out there that are gimmicky and not worth the financial investment. That said, once in a while, I see a pet product that I LOVE and try out on my own pets. My favorite product as of late? The SureFlap, a microchip-activated automated pet food dispenser. Why do I love this? Because as a veterinary specialist, I’m often dispensing prescription pet foods for specific diseases. For example, if you have a cat with food...
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8 of the world’s rarest dog breeds! | Dr. Justine Lee
Awesome video creation from Tom Clarke, of Greyhounds for Pets!
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Why you need a living will for your pets | Dr. Justine Lee
A few years ago, I was in Thailand lecturing at an Asian veterinary conference. Being that I was going to be out of the country for almost two weeks, I was paranoid about how JP, my 13-year-old pit bull with a brain tumor, would do. As my luck would have it, JP developed severe cluster seizures (multiple seizures within a 24 hour period) and aspiration pneumonia while I was away. This made for one really panicked veterinarian, who was sitting helplessly over 8,000 miles away. Thankfully, I...
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My dog has a pyometra: What should I do? | Dr. Justine Lee
As a veterinarian, I hear all the excuses for not wanting to spay or neuter a family pet. Some pet owners think it devalues or “de-sexes” their pet. Others want to breed their dog or cat to allow their children to experience the “miracle of life.” Others have had a bad experience with a previous spay, neuter, or anesthesia, making them gun-shy about an elective surgery. When it comes down to it, most veterinary professionals and animal advocates tout the benefits of spaying and...
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How to be a good pet owner and advocate for your dog | Dr. Justine Lee
A few weeks ago, I had to deal with an irate pet owner who thought I had mistreated his dog for mouse and rat poisoning. To make a long story short, this pet owner ignored my recommendations and chose to go to a different emergency veterinarian – only to spend hundreds of dollars (at least $500-700 worth) for things that didn’t need to be necessary performed (including inducing vomiting, giving activated charcoal, doing blood work, giving the antidote, and hospitalizing the dog overnight)....
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