The WHO ruling on the use of ketamine by veterinarians! | Dr. Justine Lee
Good news for veterinarians and veterinary technicians worldwide! The World Health Organization (WHO) was evaluating whether or not ketamine, a commonly used analgesic and anesthestic drug, would be reclassified. The WHO was considering reclassifying it from a schedule 3 drug (in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act) to a schedule 1 drug internationally. Ketamine, commonly known as Ketaset, Ketaflo, or Vetalar, is a dissociative NMDA-receptor antagonist. This cost-effecitve...
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Top 10 causes of illness in dogs and cats | Dr. Justine Lee
Pets Best Insurance just released the top 10 causes of illness in dogs and cats was for 2015 – this was based on pets presenting to veterinarians who had insurance (e.g., claims). So without further ado, here, the top 10 list! Dogs: Atopy/allergies Otitis Osteoarthritis Undiagnosed mass Cruciate ligament surgery (e.g., ACL tear in the knee) Hypothyroidism Pyoderma Undiagnosed gastrointestinal condition Undiagnosed lameness Urinary tract infection Cats: Renal...
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How to pick a flea and tick medication for your dog or cat | Dr. Justine Lee
As an emergency critical care specialist, I don’t “do” flea and tick medications. In other words, since I work at a specialty clinic, we don’t sell these products (you can buy these directly at your veterinarian, at your local pet store, or online). In a future blog, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of buying from 3 different sources (and why I would personally only buy it from your veterinarian and not online). In today’s blog, I’ll discuss the pros and...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet | Dr. Justine Lee
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. I personally love this time of time of the year, as I view it as a great start to begin new goals towards a happier and healthier life style. Well, this year, remember to keep your pet in mind when it comes to New Year’s goals. My top 5 recommendations: Exercise your pet more Cut down on the food by 25% Spend more time letting your dog sniff Skip the vaccines and splurge on blood work instead Environmental enrichment Exercise your pet more Commit to talking...
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Which plants are poisonous to dogs and cats? | Dr. Justine Lee
Not sure if your dog or cat was accidentally poisoned by a plant? While a majority of plants out there only cause mild gastrointestinal signs (e.g., not eating, mild drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea), a few can be deadly to your dog or cat! Here, some great information with info from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for dog and cat owners! Please help share to make pet owners aware of some of these common plant poisonings, with some being common but benign and some being rare but...
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Holiday Dangers that are Poisonous to Pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Admit it – you get holiday gifts for your dog and cat, right? Me too! After all, they’re our four-legged family members and deserve a gift to celebrate, right? Well, before you put any presents below the Christmas tree, do your pet a favor – learn about the common holiday dangers that are poisonous to dogs and cats… and a few of the most dangerous are accidentally left under the tree. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain decorations, plants, home ornaments,...
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