Baxter fluid recall | Dr. Justine Lee
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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6 simple tips to keep your cat healthy & happy | Dr. Justine Lee
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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5 “silent” killers of cats | Dr. Justine Lee
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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National Service Animal Eye Exam Event | ACVO & Stokes Pharmacy team up!
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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Should I vaccinate my dog for parvovirus? | Dr. Justine Lee
Here, an amazing infographic from Pawcurious, Dr. Jessica V, on whether or not you should vaccinate your dog for the deadly virus parvovirus or not! Pit bull, rottweiler, and Doberman owners, pay heed! Find Dr. Jessica V here on...
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Diabetes in dogs and cats | Dr. Justine Lee
Was your dog or cat just diagnosed with diabetes mellitus? Did you know that 1 in 250 cats and 1 in 500 dogs are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus? Well, get some help here! A new Diabetes Pet Care Alliance created between Abbott Animal Health (now acquired by Zoetis), Merck Animal Health and Nestle Purina PetCare was designed to help raise awareness about diabetes in pets and educate people on this potentially life-long, deadly disease. Veterinary hospitals can enroll in the program at...
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