Holiday Dangers that are Poisonous to Pets | Dr. Justine Lee
Admit it – you get holiday gifts for your dog and cat, right? Me too! After all, they’re our four-legged family members and deserve a gift to celebrate, right? Well, before you put any presents below the Christmas tree, do your pet a favor – learn about the common holiday dangers that are poisonous to dogs and cats… and a few of the most dangerous are accidentally left under the tree. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain decorations, plants, home ornaments,...
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How to puppy proof your house | Dr. Justine Lee
Ah puppies. So cute, with their soft fur and puppy breath. However, with those pros come the cons of curiosity. As I deal with puppy training, sleepless nights, and the joys of puppy ownership, I reflect back on how “easy” it was to have a geriatric, well-trained older pooch! In hind sight, I haven’t had a puppy in over 14 years! My previous pit bull, JP, was very well trained and hence never got into anything bad… In other words, my house wasn’t appropriately puppy poison-proof for...
Read MoreWhy veterinarians need to use less antibiotics | Dr. Justine Lee
Super excited to see this press release from Clinicians Brief today on the judicious use of antibiotic use in veterinary medicine. As an emergency critical care specialist and toxicologist, I often feel that we over-dispense antibiotics, resulting in increased resistance in pets. Remember, antibiotics don’t work for viral infections (e.g., upper respiratory infections, influenza, etc.). Here, the press release: TULSA, OKLAHOMA, September 24, 2015—“In a perfect world,...
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“I and Love and You” dog treat recall due to Salmonella | Dr. Justine Lee
Contact: Consumer: 855.ILY.LOVE service@ilypet.com Media: 817-329-3257 (24-hours) Megan Duran, megan@spmcommunications.com Kerrie Sparks, kerrie@spmcommunications.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 14, 2015 – Boulder, CO – NatPets LLC, d/b/a “I and love and you,” of Boulder, CO (the “Company”), is expanding its voluntary recall of cow-boom! strips – beef gullet because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. There have been no reported pet...
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Veterinary CE in Alaska June 2017 | Dr. Justine Lee
Join Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Gregory Ogilvie, DACVIM, ECVIM for some veterinary continuing education (CE) in Alaska on June 14-20, 2017 in the Calder Mountain Lodge. This lodge, which is in Point Baker, Alaska, is known for some of the best fishing in the world! Best off, you’ll be in a remote location with top-notch accommodations while learning at the same time! Learn all about: Emergency Critical Care Fluid therapy Toxicology Oncology For more information, click here....
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My dog has a pyometra: What should I do? | Dr. Justine Lee
As a veterinarian, I hear all the excuses for not wanting to spay or neuter a family pet. Some pet owners think it devalues or “de-sexes” their pet. Others want to breed their dog or cat to allow their children to experience the “miracle of life.” Others have had a bad experience with a previous spay, neuter, or anesthesia, making them gun-shy about an elective surgery. When it comes down to it, most veterinary professionals and animal advocates tout the benefits of spaying and...
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