What to do if your dog eats ibuprofen (e.g., Advil) | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
In the past few weeks, I’ve had multiple dog owners bring in their dog for Advil (e.g., ibuprofen) poisoning. While this is “treatable,” the past few cases have been frustrating to treat. Want to know why? Because the pet owners brought their dogs in too late… The last two pet owners waited 4-12 hours to bring their dogs in. They tried to induce vomiting at home, and while they dogs vomited, they didn’t seek further care until hours later, when their dog continued...
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Consulting Veterinarians in Clinical Toxicology for the ASPCA | Dr. Justine Lee
Calling all veterinarians interested in toxicology! The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has positions open! Check out a new position opened up! Consulting Veterinarians in Clinical Toxicology assist in the management of animals that have potentially been exposed to deleterious agents or diseases. The position entails communication with veterinarians, animal owners, and others (e.g. law enforcement, etc.) who may be involved in the case. The CVCT provides consultation for support staff and...
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Keep lilies away from kitties! | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
This time of the year makes all veterinarians and veterinary technicians cringe… Why? As Easter approaches, there are Easter lilies abounding everywhere. (Check out the order form for these poisonous plants from my church bulletin below – yikes!) Personally, this is my most hated type of poisoning, as my sister’s cat died from lily poisoning years ago. So my mission? To spread the word so all pet owners are aware of this horrible, dangerous poison! Before bringing home an Easter lily...
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Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall due to Thyroid Hormone | Dr. Justine Lee
March 21, 2017 If you feed your dog Blue Buffalo Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner Wet food – please read!! You can read the press release below. This food is being recalled due to beef thyroid hormones. You’re probably wondering where thyroid hormones are coming from? Well, it’s typically seen from being fed thyroid gland and the neck area of the source of meat. Signs of thyroid poisoning include: A racing heart rate Agitation Panting Increased...
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Thanksgiving holiday dangers to avoid in your pets | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
Ah, Thanksgiving… a joyous holiday when friends and family join us for a day of football, lounging, and all-day tryptophan turkey tasting. The smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie, and turkey all baking in the oven slowly filter through the house, driving you – and your dog – slowly mad. Being that my specialty is emergency and critical care (and being that I work with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the only non-profit animal poison center in the world), I have to start my...
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