Do dogs get Ebola? | Dr. Justine Lee
In my Pet Health Network blog, both Dr. Jeff Werber and I I talk about whether or not dogs can get Ebola. Here, some great information from the Washington State Department of Health, which has put together some good information about the risk of catching Ebola from a pet. The talking points were developed in close consultation with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). There is no evidence that pets become sick with Ebola from routine contact with people who are infected with the virus. There...
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Kong brand treats recalled for possible mold contamination | Dr. Justine Lee
A voluntary recall by Jakks Pacific, makers of Kong, has been initiated based on specific sell-by dates of the Aussie Sticks Jumbo Lamb flavor and Beef flavor treats. These are distributed by PetsMart. Recalled sell-by dates include the following flavors, UPC codes, and sell-by dates: Kong Aussie Sticks Jumbo Lamb flavor dog treats > SKU: 5212101 > UPC: 3989775560 > Sell-by dates: 1/30/2016 and 1/31/2016 Kong Aussie Sticks Jumbo Beef flavor dog treats > SKU: 5212100 > UPC:...
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Mushroom toxicity in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
While there are thousands of species of mushrooms in North America, less than 100 are poisonous; these are most commonly of the Amanita species. Unfortunately, mushrooms are very difficulty to identify, and unless you are a mushroom expert/hunter or mycologist, then you should never eat a wild mushroom. Mushrooms sold in large-chain grocery store are safe and considered non-toxic to dogs. There are 5 main types of mushrooms that are poisonous, and they all work by different ways. The most...
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Bravo pet food recall: Turkey and Chicken flavor! | Dr. Justine Lee
Bravo Recalls Select Chicken and Turkey Pet Foods Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Contact Consumer: 866-922-9222 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2014 – (Manchester, CT) Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products,...
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Fall poisons that can poison your dog or cat! | Dr. Justine Lee
As autumn approaches, so do new potential dangers that pose a threat to your dog and cat. Here, the top 5 fall toxins to be on the lookout for as summer ends! Keep your pet safe by keeping these out of reach! Rodenticides: As the weather gets colder, mice and rats start seeking shelter in warm locations… in other words, your house! Unfortunately, the start of autumn means the start of mouse and rat poisoning. There are several types of active ingredients in these mouse and rat poisons, and...
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Sick! Curious Tales of Pests & Parasites We Share with Animals
I recently read the book Sick! Curious Tales of Pests and Parasites We Share with Animals published by Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). This book was compiled and edited by the Dean of OVC, Dr. Elizabeth Stone and Dr. Cate Dewey, a professor of epidemiology and Chair of the Department of Population Medicine at OVC. Many of the contributing authors are veterinarians or PhD experts in their field. This book is comprised of over 30 short stories about zoonotic diseases (those that can spread...
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