How to treat cocaine poisoning in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
In the animal emergency room, I occasionally see dogs poisoned by illicit substances. This is more prevalent in working police dogs who are often exposed to these potentially life-threatening drugs (e.g., as part of a drug bust or during training). In the next few blogs, I’m going to review overall management and treatment of some common toxins that I see. In today’s blog, we’ll talk about how to...
Read MoreBaxter 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid recall
Baxter Initiates Voluntary Recall of One Lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Intravenous (IV) Solution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2014 – Baxter International Inc. announced today it is voluntarily recalling one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL, a portion of which was released to customers. The recall is being initiated as a result of particulate matter found near the administration port. If infused, particulate may result in blockages of blood vessels,...
Read MoreMinnesota Veterinarians: Report dangerous blue-green algae!
To better understand the incidence and geographic distribution of Harmful algal bloom (HAB)-related illnesses in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) requests veterinarians report suspect or clinically diagnosed cases of HAB-related illness to the MDH Waterborne Diseases Unit. Illness in animals is often the first sign that a toxic bloom is present in a waterbody because animals are less likely to be deterred by discolored, smelly water when swimming and drinking. The relatively...
Read MoreWhat is the Fairness to Pet Owners Act? | Dr. Justine Lee
Are you a veterinarian or veterinary technician? Please make sure to contact your House and Senate Members and ask them to oppose the “Fairness to Pet Owners Act” H.R. 4023/S. 2756. If you dispense medications or have seen pets accidentally poisoned by prescriptions erroneously filled by a human pharmacist, please keep on reading! Please contact your Members of Congress in opposition to the “Fairness to Pet Owners Act,” H.R. 4023/S. 2756 today! On July 31, 2014, S.B. 2756 was...
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Tularemia, a potentially life-threatening disease, reported in Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
This information is provided by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health on July 9, 2014. On July 1, 2014, tularemia was confirmed in a cat from Dakota County, MN. The cat, a 2 year old indoor/outdoor neutered male, presented to an Apple Valley veterinary clinic with a temperature of 106.9, oral ulcers, anorexia, and lethargy. The cat was euthanized on June 25th at a local emergency clinic and submitted for necropsy at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Tularemia was...
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The Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act has passed Congress! | Dr. Justine Lee
Did you know that up to this point, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prevents us veterinarians from transporting controlled drugs (e.g., like euthanasia solution, analgesics, and soon-to-be-tramadol) across state borders? Well, good news for veterinarians in the United States! The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act unanimously yesterday on July 8, 2014. As Senators already approved this Act early in 2014, it means it can move on to the President...
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