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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New treatment, Itrafungol, for cats with ringworm from Elanco | Dr. Justine Lee, board-certified veterinary specialist
YEAH! Awesome news for all cat owners, cat lovers, and cat rescuers out there! Elanco Animal Health is releasing a new drug called Itrafungol (an antifungal oral solution) to treat cats with ringworm. Having had to bathe my 15-year-old cat every 3-4 days with lime sulfur dip baths for one month to treat his ringworm PLUS having to treat him with $1000-worth-of itraconazole (from the local Walgreens), I’m so excited to hear this! As it’s sold in 52-milliter bottles at approximately...
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How dangerous is rabies? | Dr. Justine Lee, Veterinary Specialist
As a veterinarian, I get really frustrated when I see pets that are not up-to-date on their rabies vaccine. Why? Because depending on what state you live in, that may may euthanasia of your dog or cat (if your pet shows neurologic signs) for brain sampling for rabies, or a 1-8 week quarantine. Unfortunately, we still see people being exposed to rabies secondary to rabid strays or pets. Unfortunately, there’s no good test for rabies – it can only be performed by microscopic...
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My dog is vomiting | Dr. Justine Lee, Veterinarian
My dog keeps throwing up. Help! As an emergency critical care specialist, vomiting is the #1 reason why I see dogs presenting to the animal ER. So, if you notice that your dog keeps throwing up, how many times is too many before you decide to bring him or her in for a veterinary visit? First, some important aspects that you want to pay attention to about your dog’s vomiting: • Frequency • Time of day • Material found in the vomit • Anything unusual that might have been...
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Is peanut butter poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee, Veterinarian
Ah, peanut butter— so yummy, but so unhealthy for you. Some peanut butter companies have tried to make peanut butter healthier by reducing the amount of fat within their peanut butter. Other brands are trying to cut out the sugar within their peanut butter to help reduce the glycemic index and calorie count. That means a few companies are replacing that sugar with a sugar-free substitute, xylitol. So should you be concerned if you give peanut butter to your dog? Yes! If you own a dog, you...
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