Recall on chicken feed! | Dr. Justine Lee
Do you have backyard poultry? Feed chickens? Make sure you check your bag of chicken feed, which may be contaminated with a dangerous feed additive called monensin (used for cattle). Check out the recall from the FDA below. Burkmann Feeds, Danville, KY RECALLS 656-Layer Ration 20% Pellets Because of Possible Monensin Sodium Contamination Contact: Consumer: 1-800-786-2875 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 10, 2014 – Danville, KY – Burkmann Feeds is recalling its 50lb bags of Layer Ration...
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Grape and raisin toxicity | Dr. Justine Lee
Just had a canine patient ingest grapes, raisins, currants or anything from the Vitus species? Grapes and raisins (Vitis spp.) have been recently associated with development of acute kidney injury (AKI) with ingestion. All types have been implemented with toxicosis, including organic grapes, commercial grapes, homegrown grapes, and seedless or seeded grapes. Common kitchen items also contain grapes, raisins, or currants in their active ingredient, including raisin bread, trail mix,...
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How do you pick a puppy name? | Dr. Justine Lee
When I adopted my dog a few years ago, I wanted to pick a name that fit my dog’s personality. On my Dr. Justine Lee Facebook page, I held a contest on what to name him! Here are some of the names suggested: 1) Hershey 2) Spot 3) Max 4) Oreo 5) Checkers 6) “One of the Luckiest Dogs on Earth,” or “Lucky” for short 7) Banks 8) Abbott 9) Tate 10) Will 11) Drew 12) Huck 13) Gershwin 14) Emmy 15) LB (for Love Bug) 16) Mr. Bo Jangles 17) Q ball 18) 8 ball 19)...
Read MoreSelf assurance checklist for the anxious traveler by Seth Godin, guru of all
I just discovered Seth Godin a few years ago. His marketing videos and books are genius, and while I rarely subscribe to blogs, his are worth it! Short, sweet, and expert about all. So, here, I’m sharing an awesome blog by Seth Godin on how to travel better! Check out his post below here! By Seth Godin Travel has always meant possibility and change, and for some people, that means anxiety. Add to this non-refundable fares, tight connections and security theater courtesy of the TSA,...
Read MorePet Center Recall of Lamb Crunchy’s Treats!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 27, 2014 – Pet Center, Inc of Los Angeles, CA. is voluntarily recalling its 3 oz bag of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats (LAM-003) (UPC# 727348200038) with date code 122015 product of USA, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with...
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New flea/tick medication by Merck just approved: Bravecto | Dr. Justine Lee
The FDA just announced last Friday, May 16, 2014, that is has approved Merck Animal Health’s (MRK: Quote) newest flea and tick chewable tablet for dogs called Bravecto. The active ingredient is fluralaner, a new ectoparasiticide that belongs to the isoxazoline group (which works directly on GABA receptors in insects). Bravecto has been used in the EU for several months, and has been well received by the veterinary and pet owner community. Bravecto comes in a pork-flavored,...
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