Are electronic cigarettes poisonous to dogs? | Dr. Justine Lee
Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated products that use a cartridge that contains a diluent (typically propylene glycol – what’s in “pet-safe” antifreeze and glycerin), nicotine, and flavoring agents. Electronic cigarettes basically work by converting the nicotine solution into a vapor instead of a smoke, so that the vapor can be inhaled by the user. But are they safe to use? First, as a non-smoker, I love electronic cigarettes as there’s no second-hand smoke exposure to...
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Top 10 poisons affecting dogs and cats from ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center | Dr. Justine Lee
Want to keep your dog and cat safe from poisons? Keep those over-the-counter human medications out of reach! The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the only non-profit Animal Poison Control in the world, just released their top 10 poisons affecting dogs and cats! Over-the-Counter Products Top ASPCA’s List of Poisons for First Time Increase in vitamin and supplement-related calls to Animal Poison Control Center mirrors the increasing popularity...
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This poisonous plant may kill your cat this Easter holiday | Dr. Justine Lee
As Easter approaches, I want you to be aware of the dangers of Easter lilies. As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, I’m really passionate about educating pet owners about the dangers of these deadly plants. Why? Because 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! After all, a recent study found that 69% of...
Read MoreCommon household dangers that cause kidney injury to dogs | Dr. Justine Lee
As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist and toxicologist, I see a lot of poisoning cases in the ER. Amongst the most life threatening and costly are poisoning cases that cause acute kidney injury (AKI). Even with treatment, AKI can result in chronic scarring or permanent damage to the kidneys, predisposing your dog to chronic kidney disease (CKD). That’s why it’s important to be aware of these potential kidney toxins to keep your dog away from. Depending on what type of kidney...
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Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist
If you’re studying for your toxicology veterinary boards, great study review course sponsored by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center! Details below: The ASPCA APCC is sponsoring a review course for the ABVT exam on April 23-24, 2016. The course is free and anyone planning to take the exam this year or in the future is encouraged to attend. If you cannot attend in person, a Webex option is available. The format of the review will include a mock exam (100 questions) that...
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