Canine Influenza Virus H3N2 affecting dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, Board-Certified Emergency Critical Care Veterinarian
Merck Animal Health and Veterinary Experts Partner to Publish Best Practices for Mitigating the Spread of CIV H3N2 Madison, N.J., February 23, 2017 – When an outbreak of canine influenza H3N2 hit several large metropolitan areas in 2015 and 2016, thousands of pets were affected, as were a number of the pet businesses that cared for them. Some of the impacted facilities, such as shelters, kennels, groomers and daycares, were forced to close for weeks. Costs to treat animals and clear the virus...
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New drug, eBAT, may help save dogs with deadly cancer hemangiosarcoma | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
One of the toughest parts of working in the ER is the constant barrage of bad news that one has to deliver. Unfortunately, cancer is one of the top causes for presentation to the veterinary ER, and the leading cause of death in dogs in the United States. In the emergency room, the most common type of cancer that I see is hemangiosarcoma. This is a very aggressive type of cancer that loves bloody organs: the spleen, liver, heart, and blood vessels. This vascular tumor often results in acute...
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Does my pet need a microchip? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Microchip FAQ: Chipping to Help Reunite Lost Pets Is your dog or cat microchipped? Thanks to Petco for a great infographic on why it’s so important to make sure your pet is microchipped! When you bring an animal into your home as a pet, you bring with them fears and worries. You might be worried about sickness and eating (or overeating), but those are two things that you can help control through regular visits to your veterinarian, exercise, and recommended food levels. But one fear...
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Can cats get the flu (influenza)? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Health Department, Animal Care Centers of NYC Report Cases of Rare Influenza Virus Among Cats at ACC’s Manhattan Facility H7N2 strain has caused mild illness in cats in Manhattan shelter and is thought to pose a low risk to humans The Health Department is contacting persons who recently adopted Manhattan shelter cats. December 15, 2016 – The Health Department and the Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) today announced that a strain of influenza A virus, known as low pathogenic avian influenza...
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Does your dog have lymphoma? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
If your dog was just diagnosed with lymphoma, know that there is a new drug called Tanovea that is being developed for the treatment of this aggressive cancer in dogs. Unfortunately, it will likely take years before the release of this drug, but preliminary studies are exciting when used with chemotherapy. Check out the press release below: FORT COLLINS, Colo — VetDC, Inc., a veterinary cancer therapeutics company, today announced the successful conclusion of a new field study of TanoveaTM...
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Great resources for veterans, service dogs and assistance dogs! | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Someone recently shared with me some great resouces for veterans with pets looking for assistance, or further information on service/assistance/working dogs – I don’t endorse nor am I directly related to any of these sites below, but some helpful info! If you have other good resources, type them in the comments below! Assistance Dog Resources https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/assistance-dog-resources Emergency Planning for...
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