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Nov24 0
What I’m thankful for as a veterinarian this Thanksgiving holiday

What I’m thankful for as a veterinarian this Thanksgiving holiday

Posted by justinelee in Blog, Pet Health, Uncategorized

As Thanksgiving approaches, I like to take the time to reflect back on all that I’m thankful for. (In reality, we should be thankful more than one day a year!). I’ll start by writing about the dedication at the beginning of my dog book It’s a Dog’s Life… But It’s Your Carpet. This humorous, Q&A book on dog ownership took a lot of time to come to fruition, and my dedication to all those that I was thankful for is listed below: To my parents, who taught me that...

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Mar13 0
Why do cats eat plants, and should I be worried? | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specailist

Why do cats eat plants, and should I be worried? | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-Certified Veterinary Specailist

Posted by justinelee in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Uncategorized

I’m really passionate about educating pet owners about the dangers of houseplants to pets. That’s because my own sister’s cat (that I gave her) died of acute kidney injury (AKI) secondary to getting into dangerous Asiatic lilies from a bouquet several years ago. While I want you to know what plants to be wary of, I’ll admit that I have at least 10 houseplants in my house! You just need to know which are potentially dangerous to cats, as some are very safe. In fact, the majority of...

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Jan05 0
Baxter fluid recall | Dr. Justine Lee

Baxter fluid recall | Dr. Justine Lee

Posted by justinelee in Blog, Recalls, Uncategorized, Veterinary

Deerfield, Ill. – Baxter International Inc. announced today it is voluntarily recalling two lots of intravenous (IV) solutions to the hospital/end user level due to the potential presence of particulate matter. The particulate matter in each case was determined to be an insect and was identified as a result of a customer complaint. The matter was identified prior to patient administration and there have been no adverse events associated with this issue reported to Baxter to...

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Nov25 0
6 simple tips to keep your cat healthy & happy | Dr. Justine Lee

6 simple tips to keep your cat healthy & happy | Dr. Justine Lee

Posted by justinelee in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Health, Pet Help, Uncategorized

When it comes to keeping your cat happy and healthy, here, a few veterinary recommended quick tips! Keep your cat indoors or supervised while outside to prevent any trauma (e.g., being hit by a car, attacked by a dog, accidentally poisoned, etc.) If you do think your cat has been poisoned, make sure to contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately for life-saving care! To be safe, pre-program your cell phone with their phone number (888) 426-4435. Make sure...

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Nov11 4
5 “silent” killers of cats | Dr. Justine Lee

5 “silent” killers of cats | Dr. Justine Lee

Posted by justinelee in Animal Safety, Blog, Uncategorized

When it comes to caring for your cat, make sure to provide the basics: A safe environment (e.g., keeping them indoors if you live on a busy road or city) A high quality food (e.g., a meat-based protein) Preventative care (e.g., an annual physical examination and the appropriate vaccines as needed) Lots of affection and exercise By doing this, we can help keep our four-legged feline friends healthy for potentially decades! But as cat owners, you should be aware of 5 “silent” killers of...

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Mar26 0
National Service Animal Eye Exam Event | ACVO & Stokes Pharmacy team up!

National Service Animal Eye Exam Event | ACVO & Stokes Pharmacy team up!

Posted by justinelee in Blog, Pet Health, Uncategorized

Have a service dog? Does he or she have eye problems? Read on for a great opportunity for your dog! Kudos to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) and Stokes Pharmacy. They are offering their 8th annual National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. Since this event has taken place back in 2008, over 30,000 service animals have been helped! This event takes place in May and provides free eye exams to eligible service dogs (which includes guide, handicapped assistance, military,...

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