Chocolate poisoning: My dog ate chocolate! | Dr. Justine Lee
OK, I admit it. Once in a while, I throw my dog a chocolate chip cookie. Is it a big deal? When it comes to chocolate poisoning, it’s the dose that makes the poison. One little chocolate chip isn’t going to cause a problem, but keep in mind that when it comes to chocolate, the darker and the more bitter the chocolate, the bigger the poisoning problem. According to ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, chocolate is the #1 toxin that dogs get into! (Cats apparently have too discriminating of a...
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New free pet poisoning app for pet owners & veterinary professionals | Dr. Justine Lee
Did your dog just eat chocolate or mouse poison? Looking for some great free pet poisoning advice? Not sure what human medications or products in the house, yard, or garden are dangerous to your dog or cat? Here, my review of this recently released top pet app to have! Whether you’re a dog or cat owner or veterinary professional, this free one should be on your Top 10 apps to have. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) just released a great, free app called APCC by ASPCA. Click on...
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New product to induce vomiting at home in dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
In a previous blog, I wrote about whether or not it’s safe to induce vomiting in dogs when they ingest something poisonous (For you cat owners, unfortunately there’s nothing at home you can safely induce vomiting in your cats – you need to get straight to your veterinarian!). Typically, I recommend using 3% hydrogen peroxide (first aid grade) at home to safely induce vomiting at home in dogs. That said, there are a few times when you should not induce vomiting in dogs...
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Holiday dangers that can poison your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
The holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to the ER on Christmas Eve, right? 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. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain foods, plants, home ornaments, and decorations. Foods One of the most common emergencies I see are chewed-through packages of chocolate,...
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Is alcohol poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist, I’ve seen it all… from dogs poisoned by illicit drugs (like marijuana and cocaine) to animal abuse to dogs poisoned by alcohol. While most are (thankfully) unintentional poisonings, the rare poisoning is intentional. So, today’s topic? Drunk dogs. Believe it or not, alcohol poisoning does occur in dogs, but thankfully it’s usually from atypical sources. While I’ve met lots of chocolate Labradors named Guinness and yellow Labradors...
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