Pet Food Choices: What’s Right for Your Pet? | Dr. Justine Lee
This article was first published here by VIN News Service staff on June 2, 2014. Yes, that’s 5 years ago. I think it’s really well done, and not written by a nutritionalist! More importantly, recent updates have found that grain-free, exotic ingredients have indeed found to cause harm – a few have resulted in severe dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs (particularly Golden retrievers, America’s favorite dog!). When in doubt, please consult your veterinarian or the...
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New flea/tick medication by Merck just approved: Bravecto | Dr. Justine Lee
The FDA just announced last Friday, May 16, 2014, that is has approved Merck Animal Health’s (MRK: Quote) newest flea and tick chewable tablet for dogs called Bravecto. The active ingredient is fluralaner, a new ectoparasiticide that belongs to the isoxazoline group (which works directly on GABA receptors in insects). Bravecto has been used in the EU for several months, and has been well received by the veterinary and pet owner community. Bravecto comes in a pork-flavored,...
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How to induce vomiting in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
How to induce vomiting in a dogs Did your dog eat something poisonous? Before inducing vomiting… read on! Veterinarians often cringe when pet owners find information (or shall I say “mis-information”) on the Internet. Unless it comes from a reputable source, please be smart about what information you use when it comes to medical treatment of your dog or cat (or kid or family member!). That said, I want you to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff, so you can provide the best...
Read MoreInfectious disease in dogs and cats: Is it on the rise? | Dr. Justine Lee
According to Banfield Pet Hospital, infectious diseases are on the rise in dogs and cats! This is alarming, because with the improvements in quality of care in veterinary medicine (including advanced medicine and preventative medicine like vaccines, deworming, etc.), now there’s proof that our pets are more at risk. The State of Pet Health Report for 2014 just came out, and stated that there was a “staggering” increase in infectious diseases in dogs and cats. Now, granted this is just...
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How far can I run with my dog? | Dr. Justine Lee
How far can I run with my dog? You should run with your dog… and here’s why… just do so safely! I’m a huge advocate of running with your dog. After all, it’s a great way for you to bond with your four-legged family member, to mentally and physically stimulate him, and to help keep you in shape too! However, before just jumping right into it, there are a few pet dangers that you need to be aware of that occur when you exercise with your dog, including the top...
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