Veterinary-recommended Thanksgiving treats you can share with your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
As Thanksgiving approaches, accidental poisoning often occurs in dogs (and less commonly cats) – that’s because they often get into the delectable human foods while table or counter-surfing! To be safe, make sure to keep your dog crated or your cat locked out of the kitchen while you’re preparing your Thanksgiving feast. More importantly, satiate your dog or cat with non-toxic treats. Here, 6 safe treats you can give your dog and cat this Thanksgiving. Turkey breast As long as your dog...
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How to puppy proof your house | Dr. Justine Lee
Ah puppies. So cute, with their soft fur and puppy breath. However, with those pros come the cons of curiosity. As I deal with puppy training, sleepless nights, and the joys of puppy ownership, I reflect back on how “easy” it was to have a geriatric, well-trained older pooch! In hind sight, I haven’t had a puppy in over 14 years! My previous pit bull, JP, was very well trained and hence never got into anything bad… In other words, my house wasn’t appropriately puppy poison-proof for...
Read MorePoisonous plants to dogs & cats | Dr. Justine Lee
Not sure what plants are poisonous to dogs and cats? Here’s a fantastic chart from the makers of Toxiban, an activated charcoal product for poisoning cases in veterinary medicine! When in doubt, if you think your dog or cat ingested a poisonous plant, contact ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. You can check out their poisonous plant information here. Download the PDF here poisonous Plant Toxiban...
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Top 10 poisons affecting dogs and cats | Dr. Justine Lee
Human Medications Top the List of ASPCA Animal Poison Center Concerns ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center releases new app providing pet owners with quick info on 275+ potential toxins April 16, 2015 NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and its Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) today revealed that human medications again top of the list of toxins most commonly ingested by pets, according to cases handled by the APCC. The ASPCA’s...
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Easter Lily Poisoning in Cats | Dr. Justine Lee
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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