Is alcohol poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist, I’ve seen it all… from dogs poisoned by illicit drugs (like marijuana and cocaine) to animal abuse to dogs poisoned by alcohol. While most are (thankfully) unintentional poisonings, the rare poisoning is intentional. So, today’s topic? Drunk dogs. Believe it or not, alcohol poisoning does occur in dogs, but thankfully it’s usually from atypical sources. While I’ve met lots of chocolate Labradors named Guinness and yellow Labradors...
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Ask the veterinarian with Dr. Lee at Highland Park Public Library!
LIFE WITH FIDO: HOW TO BE A SAVVY DOG OWNER For people thinking about buying their first puppy as well as more experienced dog owners. Dr. Justine Lee, veterinary specialist, provides tips on pet ownership and ways to keep your dog safe. Ask a veterinarian and get all your questions answered about all things DOG! Dr. Lee’s book It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet will be available for purchase. Date: December 1, 2014 Time: 6:30-7:30PM CST Location: St. Paul...
Read MoreNordic Naturals & Paws for Veterans | Dr. Justine Lee
Kudos to Nordic Naturals, makers of omega fatty acids for both two-legged and four-legged! I use this in my own dog (and self), so was excited to see them supporting both dogs and veterans! Check out the info below! Nordic Naturals® Inspires Support for Paws for Veterans ‘Buy One Bottle. Help Two Heroes.’ Initiative Kicks Off October 1 Watsonville, CA (October 1, 2014) – Nordic Naturals is kicking off a fall initiative to benefit a very special cause. The...
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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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