Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT
Dr. Justine Lee is the Associate Director of Veterinary Services at Pet Poison Helpline (PPH). She joined PPH in 2008. Previously, she was on faculty at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (2003-2008). Dr. Lee graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Animal Sciences, and then obtained her veterinary degree at Cornell University. She pursued her internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, which is affiliated with the MSPCA. In addition, she has also completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, Dr. Lee is one of approximately 450 board certified veterinary specialists world wide in emergency and critical care, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC). She also recently became board-certified in toxicology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).
Dr. Lee has been published in numerous veterinary journals, including the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association, the Journal of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care, the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. She has also published several veterinary book chapters, and has been aired on radio and television to promote preventative medicine, animal health, and the overall well-being of pets. She is the author of two humorous pet reference books (Random House 2008) entitled It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet and It’s a Cat’s World… You Just Live In It. Dr. Lee also co-edited and co-authored Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology (Wiley-Blackwell 2011). She is also one of the editors for the Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal: Emergency Medicine textbook (Elsevier 2013).
Dr. Lee lectures throughout the world on emergency, critical care, and toxicology, and was honored to receive the Speaker of the Year Award at the North American Veterinary Conference (2011) and Association des Médecines Vétérinaires du Québec (2012). Dr. Lee is the former contributor/blogger to Prevention magazine and PetMD: The Daily Vet, and has been featured on NBC Weekend Today, The Rachael Ray TV show, Fox News, WCCO, MPR, and various other TV and radio engagements. She is the current blogger for Pet Health Network. She has two rescued cats and a rescue mutt, along with a huge array of plants (non-poisonous, of course!).
Abstracts
Lee JA, Drobatz KJ. Physical parameters as predictors of severe hyperkalemia in cats with urethral obstruction. Abstract presentation, 7th IVECCS Symposium, Orlando, FL. (15min, September 2000). Published Abstract Proceedings 2000;789.
Lee JA, Otto CM, King LG. Septic peritonitis and antibiotic therapy in dogs: a retrospective study of 23 cases. Abstract proceeding, 7th IVECCS Symposium. 2000;789.
Lee JA. Abstract summary on Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Human Activated Protein C for Severe Sepsis, from N Engl J Med. JVECC 2001;11(2):127.
Lee JA, Drobatz KD, Koch MW, King LG. Ventilator management, organ failure, and outcome: 53 cats (1993-2002). Abstract presentation, 8th IVECCS Symposium, San Antonio, TX. (15 min, September 2002). Published Abstract proceedings 2002;780. Published JVECCS 2002;12(3):193.
Lee JA, Hinchcliff KW, Piercy RJ, et al. Effects of racing and detraining on thyroid hormone concentrations in Iditarod Sled Dogs. Abstract poster presentation, ACVIM, Charlotte, NC (June 2003). Published Abstract Proceedings 2003. Published JVIM 2003;17(3):432.
Lee JA, Hinchcliff KW, Munro DS, Benson CE, Rankin S. Nalidixic Acid-resistant MDR-AmpC Salmonella enterica serotype Newport isolated from a canine raw meat diet. Abstract presentation, ISDVMA, Anchorage, AK (September 2004).
Lee JA, Herndon W, Drobatz KJ. Evaluation of a new brain natriuretic peptide assay in dogs. Abstract presentation, ACVIM, Baltimore, MA (June 2005).
Estrin MA, Wehausen CE, Jessen CR, Lee JA. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Cats: 86 cases (1990-2004). Abstract presentation, 11th IVECCS Symposium, Atlanta, GA. (15 min, September 2005).
Killos M, Graham L, Olmstead E, Lee JA. Comparison of two anesthetic protocols for feline blood donation. Abstract presentation, ACVA Annual Meeting, 2007.
Peterson K, Lee JA, Hovda LR. Phenylpropanolamine toxicosis in dogs: 170 cases (2004-2009). Abstract presentation, IVECCS, 2010.
Gray S, Lee JA, Hovda L, Brutlag AG. Zinc phosphide rodenticide toxicity in dogs: 362 cases (2004-2009). Abstract presentation, IVECCS, 2010.
Khorzad S, Lee JA, Whelan M, et al. Baclofen toxicosis in dogs and cats: 145 cases (2004-2010). Abstract presentation, IVECCS, 2011.
Lancaster AR, Lee JA, Hovda LR, et al. Sleep aid toxicosis in dogs: 317 cases (2004-2010). Abstract presentation, IVECCS, 2011.
Publications
Lee JA, Budgin JB, Mauldin EA. Acute necrotizing dermatitis with septicemia following application of a d-limonene-based insecticidal shampoo in cat. J Am Vet Med Assoc 221, No. 2, July 15, 2002 pp. 258-262.
Lee JA, Drobatz KD. Characterization of the clinical characteristics, electrolytes, acid-base and renal parameters in male cats with urethral obstruction. J Vet Emerg Crit Care Soc 2003;13(4):227-233.
Lee JA, Hinchcliff KW, Piercy R, et al. Effects of racing and nontraining on plasma thyroid hormone concentrations in sled dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224(2):226-231.
Mittleman E, Weisse C, Mehler SJ, Lee JA. Fracture of an endoluminal nitinol stent used for the treatment of tracheal collapse in a dog. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:1217-1221.
Lee JA, Drobatz KD, Koch MW, King LG. Indications for and outcome of positive-pressure ventilation in cats: 53 cats (1993-2002). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005;226(6):924-931.
Quandt JE, Lee JA, Powell L. Analgesia in the Critically Ill Patient. Compendium for Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian 2005;27(6):433-446.
Lee JA, Drobatz KJ. Historical and physical parameters as predictors of severe hyperkalemia in male cats with urethral obstruction. J Vet Emerg Crit Care Soc 2006;16(2):104-111.
Estrin M., Wehausen C., Lee JA. DIC in cats. A retrospective study investigating the diagnosis of DIC in cats. J Vet Intern Med 2006;20:1289-1290.
Cargill E, Lee J. Warm weather toxins. National Assoc Vet Tech in Amer 2009;20-23.
Marshall J, Lee J. Summer hazards to avoid in our pets and patients. National Assoc Vet Tech in Amer 2009;44-49.
Killos MB, Graham LF, Lee JA. Comparison of two anesthetic protocols for feline blood donation. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 2010;37(3):230-239.
Orcutt BS, Lee J, Bianco D. Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and severe thrombocytopenia in dogs: 12 cases (2001-2008). J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2010;20(3):338-345.
Tart K, Babski D, Lee J. Potential risks, prognostic indicators, and diagnostic and treatment modalities affecting survival in dogs with presumptive aspiration pneumonia: 125 cases (2005-2008). J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2010;20(3):319-329.
Guindon S, Lee J. Plant toxicosis in birds. The Veterinary Nurse 2010;1(1):36-41.
Lee JA, Herndon WE, Rishniw M. The effect of noncardiac disease on plasma brain natriuretic peptide concentration in dogs. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2011;21(1):5-12.
Kaplan MI, Lee J, Hovda LR, Brutlag A. Adverse effects associated with inadvertent intravenous penicillin G procaine-penicillin G benzathine administration in 2 dogs and a cat. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;239(4): 507-510.
Gray S, Lee JA, Hovda LR, Brutlag A. Zinc phosphide rodenticide toxicity in dogs: 362 cases (2004-2009). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;239(5):646-51.
Peterson K, Lee JA, Hovda LR. Potential phenylpropanolamine toxicosis in dogs: 170 cases (2004-2009). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;239(11):1463-1469.
Clarke DL, Lee JA, Murphy LA, Reineke EL. Use of novel intravenous lipid therapy to treat ivermectin toxicosis in a Border collie. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;239(10):1328-1333.
Fernandez AL, Lee JA, Rahilly L, Hovda LR, Brutlag AB, Engebretsen K. The use of intravenous lipid emulsions as an antidote in veterinary toxicology: a review. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2011;21(4):309-320.
Reinker LN, Lee JA, Hovda LR, Rishniw M. Clinical signs of cardiovascular effects secondary to suspected pimobendan toxicosis in 5 of 7 dogs. J Am An Hosp Assoc 2012;48(4):1-6.
Lee JA. Top 5 emergency room mistakes: Ask the Expert. Clinician’s Brief 2012:10(8):21-24.
Khorzad R, Lee JA, Hovda LR, Whelan M, et al. Baclofen toxicosis in dogs and cats: 145 cases (2004-2010). JAVMA 2012:241(8):1059-1064.
Lee JA. Acute Abdominal Pain. Clinician’s Brief 2012;10(10):12-13.
Lee JA. Are we abandoning our new graduates? Veterinary Team Brief 2013;1(1):42-43.
Lee JA. Decontaminating the poisoned patient. Clinician’s Brief 2013;11(3):13-15.
Lee JA. The impaired veterinarian: Recognizing depression & possible suicide. Veterinary Team Brief 2013;1(2):12-13.
Thomas DE, Lee JA, Hovda LR. Retrospective evaluation of toxicosis from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants: 313 dogs (2005-2010). J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2012;22(6):674–681.
Lee JA, Welch S. Activated charcoal: To use or not to use. Veterinary Medicine;2013:124-132.
Baton BL, Simmonds EE, Lee JA, Alwood AJ. The novel use of high-dose insulin therapy and intravenous lipid emulsion to treat severe, refractory diltiazem toxicosis in a dog. J Vet Emerg Critical Care 2013;23(3):321-327.
Pugh CM, Lee JA, Bloch CP, Sweeney J, Hovda LR. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) toxicosis in cats: 33 cases (2004-2010). Accepted JVECC, pending publication in 2013.
Almgren C, Lee JA. Serotonin Syndrome. Accepted Clinician’s Brief, pending publication in 2013.
Book Chapters
Lee JA, Drobatz KJ. Respiratory Distress and Cyanosis in Dogs. In King LG, ed. Textbook of Respiratory Diseases in the Dog and Cat. Elsevier Science Health Science December 2003, ISBN: 072168067
Lee JA, Powell LL. The physiological effects of pregnancy and the associated effects on anesthesia, drug administration, and the critically ill patient. In review.
Hall K, Lee JA. Non-respiratory look-alikes. In Silverstein D, Hopper K, ed. Saunders Manual of Critical Care Medicine. Elsevier Science Health Science. ISBN: 141602591XISBN-13: 9781416025917, Copyright 2008.
Quandt J, Lee JA. Analgesia in the critically ill patient. In Silverstein D, Hopper K, ed. Saunders Manual of Critical Care Medicine. Elsevier Science Health Science. ISBN: 141602591X, ISBN-13: 9781416025917, Copyright 2008.
Lee JA. Antifreeze Treatment. In Rush J, Rozanski L, Powell L, eds. Morbidity and Mortality in Veterinary Medicine. Elsevier Science Health Science. Expected year of publication 2010.
Lee JA. Decontamination and Detoxification of the Poisoned Patient. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 5-19.
Lee JA. Emergency Management of the Poisoned Patient. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 20-39.
Clark DL, Lee JA. Vitamins and Minerals. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 313-324.
Clark DL, Lee JA. Paintballs. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 581-590.
Clark DL, Lee JA. Ivermectin, Moxidectin, Milbemycin. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 332-342.
Craft E, Lee JA. Grapes and Raisins. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 429-435.
Hovda T, Lee JA. Glow Jewelry (Dibutyl Phthalate). In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 673-678.
Lee JA. Hops. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 436-440.
Liu D, Lee JA. Macadamia Nuts. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 441-444.
Liu D, Lee JA. Xylitol. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 470-475.
Gray S, Lee JA. Salt (Table Salt, Ice Melt). In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 461-469.
Marshall J, Lee JA. Blood and Bone Meal. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 491-494
Marshall J, Lee JA. Fertilizers. In Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. 2011; 495-498.
Books
Lee JA. It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet: Everything you ever wanted to know about your four-legged friend. Three Rivers Press, a subsidiary of Random House. April 2008.
Lee JA. It’s a Cat’s World… You Just Live In It: Everything you ever wanted to know about your furry feline. Three Rivers Press, a subsidiary of Random House. December 2008.
Osweiler G, Hovda LR, Brutlag A, Lee JA, eds. Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology. 1st ed. Ames, IO: Wiley-Blackwell. January 2011.
