Help! My dog’s eyes are…
Do dogs get dry eye? Do dogs get cataracts? You bet! How do I fix my dog’s tear staining? If you ever wondered if cats and dogs get common eye problems like humans, you’re correct. In fact, there are board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists who fix eye problems in pets as their full-time job! So, if you have a dog or cat who has discharge from their tears – whether it’s thick clear stuff versus greenish colored, keep on reading. Your dog may have eye...
Read More
Veterinary review of the orthopedic dog bed Big Barker
As Milo becomes more and more geriatric (EEKS!), I’ve been on the hunt for a comfortable orthopedic bed for him. But in full disclosure, I’m a cheap (e.g., read FRUGAL) veterinarian. So, I was excited to try out a Big Barker bed. In full disclosure, they sent me one on the house to check out. Instantly, Milo walked over and sat on the bed. And then my 3-year-old human toddler kid did too. Apparently, they both love the Big Barker bed. #ad What I love? Both my 60-pound dog and...
Read More
Dog food potentially contaminated with pentobarbital euthanasia solution | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
If you feed your dog Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy products, please pay attention! There is a chance that the food may have been contaminated with veterinary euthanasia medication, pentobarbital. Here’s the official release from the FDA here and from the company’s website HERE. You can see the specific products HERE: February 16, 2018 FDA Alerts Pet Owners About Potential Pentobarbital Contamination in Canned Dog Food Manufactured by The J.M. Smucker...
Read More
Review of the Furbo Treat-Throwing Dog Camera | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
While we often use our nanny cams or home security systems to check out what’s going on in our house, we haven’t used technology to spy on our pets until recently. Well, dog technology just got better. I’m excited because I just got my first Furbo Dog Camera, the dog treat tossing camera! The original idea of the Furbo Dog Camera was born back in June of 2014, and after a successful Indiegogo (Indiegogo even tested it also here!), they were able to release them in August 2016....
Read More
How to keep your dog or cat healthy and happy | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
You probably schedule a regular check-in with your doctor—even if nothing is wrong—just to make sure that all your “systems” are in good working order. If you have kids, you know that doctor checkups are a regular part of any healthy growing routine, too: Kids need shots and have milestones checked by a healthcare professional. So why should it be any different for your young or adult pets? It shouldn’t. When domesticated animals are born, they’re just like humans in one way: They...
Read More
How legit are service dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee, Veterinary Expert
Nowadays, I see a ton of service dogs – however, there’s lots of question about the presence and legitimacy of service animals in public spaces… especially on airplanes. Unfortunately, a few bad apples ruin it for those who legitamitly need a service dog. Here’s a great infographic from Orvis on this! In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of “Assistance Animals” turning up in public places, helping their handlers who suffer from a wide...
Read More
Recent Comments