Purina donation helps US military veterans adopt dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
A huge shout out Purina for donating $25,000 to help U.S. military veterans adopt shelter-to-service dogs through its Pets and Vets Program. According to their website, “Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of both Veterans and animals by bringing them together in a thoughtful, caring way. Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, while finding homes for deserving shelter pets. By matching the right pet with the right...
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Connection between Grain free dog food diet and heart disease Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Recently, a grain-free dog food containing legumes was found to be associated with a terrible type of heart disease in dogs – called Dilated Cardiomyopathy. There are ongoing studies about this at UC Davis. Below is the press release from the FDA also. Please check with your veterinarian when feeding a new diet! I discussed this in my radio show on Pet Life Radio #ER VET. You can find some great informative blog links here: A broken heart: risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free...
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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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Is homemade slime or goop poisonous to my dog? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Did your dog just eat homemade slime or goop? Before you make that homemade slime for your children, make sure you know about the potential poisoning dangers to your dog! While you would never be enticed to eat that slime, your dog may find it tasty and intriguing! Recently, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center had a case where a dog died after ingesting homemade slime. While this is really rare, you do have to be careful with small dogs and cats. So what exactly is in homemade slime? Warm...
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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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