Sepsis in dogs and cats | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
What is sepsis? If your dog or cat was just diagnosed with sepsis, it’s a life-threatening infection that you must be aware of. Sepsis is one of the leading causes of death in human – and likely veterinary – intensive care units. The term sepsis is defined as an overwhelming infection is the body, typically where bacteria has spread to the blood stream. The body responds to sepsis by triggering its inflammatory system, where inflammatory mediators and cytokines are...
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My dog was just diagnosed with gastroenteritis | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Was your dog (or cat) just diagnosed with gastroenteritis? What is gastroenteritis in dogs and cats? Gastroenteritis is an acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, and typically causes common presenting clinical signs of vomiting and diarrhea. This is a frequent cause for presentation to the emergency room in both dogs and cats. There are numerous causes of gastroenteritis including:* • Bacterial infections (e.g., Clostridium overgrowth) • Viral infections (e.g., parvovirus,...
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Connection between Grain free dog food diet and heart disease Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Recently, a grain-free dog food containing legumes was found to be associated with a terrible type of heart disease in dogs – called Dilated Cardiomyopathy. There are ongoing studies about this at UC Davis. Below is the press release from the FDA also. Please check with your veterinarian when feeding a new diet! FDA Investigating Potential Connection Between Diet and Cases of Canine Heart Disease July 12, 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary...
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Disaster preparation for your pet | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
With the recent California mud slides and fires, along with the devastating hurricanes within the past few years, it’s important that you know how to disaster plan for you and your four-legged family (and two-legged also!). Most pet owners, shelters, and government facilities are not prepared for disaster management when it comes to pets. Thankfully, new changes have made it easier for you to take your pet with you during a disaster. There are some key steps at home that you can take to...
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How to induce vomiting in your dog if they ate something poisonous | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
How to induce vomiting in a dogs Did your dog eat something poisonous? Before inducing vomiting… read on! If your dog just ate a mushroom, mouse or rat poison, or chocolate, read on! Sometimes, you can manage your poisoned DOG at home by inducing vomiting. HOWEVER, there are a few important things you need to consider. Here, all you need to know about making your dog vomit if they ate something poisonous that you MUST read before even thinking about trying it! BTW, for you cat owners,...
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Can I bring my pet to the Minnesota State Fair? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Are you going to the Minnesota State Fair? Can I bring my service dog or pet to the Minnesota State Fair this year? When in doubt, please don’t – this requires specific requirements. Please see the press release from the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Crider 651-201-6839 erin.crider@state.mn.us July 2, 2018 Be aware of state rules before taking your animal to the fair St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health reminds...
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