Lilies are dangerous to cats! | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Here, a cool infographic to share with your cat-loving friends! I can’t vouch for the stats, per se, but helpful info in general! When in doubt, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for life-saving information...
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My dog just ate a sago palm | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
If your dog just ate a sago palm plant, please read this and get to a veterinarian IMMEDIATELY, even if it’s in the middle of the night! That’s because sago palm and plants from the Cycad family are VERY poisonous to dogs, and can result in death untreated. Typically, the sago palm is found growing outside in warm, temperate regions of the Southern states and Hawaii. However, I recently found them in the grocery store in St. Paul, Minnesota, so now I know they are sold everywhere as...
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Flea and tick poisoning in cats | Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Kudos to you for using flea and tick preventative in your dogs and cats. It’s important to keep a) your house free of fleas and hundreds of eggs, b) keep your pet comfortable, and c) prevent terrible diseases that can spread! That said, make sure you are putting on the flea and tick medication correctly. One of the biggest mistakes I see pet owners making is putting “small dog” flea and tick medication on “big cats.” In other words, when cat owners accidentally put the wrong type of...
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Is homemade slime or goop poisonous to my dog? | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Did your dog just eat homemade slime or goop? Before you make that homemade slime for your children, make sure you know about the potential poisoning dangers to your dog! While you would never be enticed to eat that slime, your dog may find it tasty and intriguing! Recently, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center had a case where a dog died after ingesting homemade slime. While this is really rare, you do have to be careful with small dogs and cats. So what exactly is in homemade slime? Warm...
Read MoreTylenol poisoning in dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Tylenol, the brand name for the over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication acetaminophen, is one of the top 10 causes for poisoning in dogs and cats. (BTW, if you live in another country, this is called paracetamol instead). This popular anti-fever medication is commonly found in households, as it’s very safe for humans (even pregnant women!). However, it can be very poisonous to cats, ferrets, and even dogs, depending on what dose is...
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