Can I bring my pet to the Minnesota State Fair? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Are you going to the Minnesota State Fair? Can I bring my service dog or pet to the Minnesota State Fair this year? When in doubt, please don’t – this requires specific requirements. Please see the press release from the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Crider 651-201-6839 erin.crider@state.mn.us July 2, 2018 Be aware of state rules before taking your animal to the fair St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health reminds...
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Heat stroke in dogs: Part 2 | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
Last week, I talked about how to keep your dog(s) safe this summer by avoiding heat stroke. Find out what signs to look for, including how to prevent it! Regardless of what the temperature or humidity is, always monitor your dog carefully for signs of fatigue or heat stroke. The sooner you notice these signs, the sooner you should stop any form of exercise, cool down your dog, and seek veterinary attention. Signs of heat stroke include: • Constant panting • Dragging behind (e.g., in other...
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Heat stroke in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified veterinary specialist
As summer approaches, I see more and more dogs affected by heat stroke. This can be life-threatening, so read on to learn how to prevent it in your dog! While I still want you and your dog to spend time outside playing and exercising this summer, learn how to do so safely. Heatstroke, which is defined in veterinary medicine as a body temperature above > 103°F (39°C), is commonly seen in dogs. While it can occur in cats, it’s really rare. The higher the body temperature, the more...
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Sled dog musher banned from sled dog race Yukon Quest | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
Recently, a well known musher Hugh Neff was banned from the Yukon Quest sled dog race for 2 years. As a veterinary advocate for canine athletes, I think this is important because my heart broken for Boppy. You can read more about it here: http://www.ktva.com/story/38033166/neff-suspended-from-yukon-quest-after-necropsy-findings When it comes to overall health and husbandry of dogs, I’m a huge advocate for welfare to make sure these dogs are healthy and happy. You can read about it in the...
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Puppy strangles | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
If your Golden retriever puppy was just diagnosed with “puppy strangles,” here’s what you need to know. This is a rare disease that affects puppies. It’s also known as: juvenile cellulitis juvenile pyoderma lymphadenitis juvenile sterile granulomatous dermatitis. Puppy strangles is usually observed in dogs < 4 months of age, and can result in severe clinical signs such as (keep reading below for a more complete list): fever lethargy not eating well enlarged lymph...
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My dog just ate a sago palm | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
If your dog just ate a sago palm plant, please read this and get to a veterinarian IMMEDIATELY, even if it’s in the middle of the night! That’s because sago palm and plants from the Cycad family are VERY poisonous to dogs, and can result in death untreated. Typically, the sago palm is found growing outside in warm, temperate regions of the Southern states and Hawaii. However, I recently found them in the grocery store in St. Paul, Minnesota, so now I know they are sold everywhere as...
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