Month: June 2013

By Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT Today we’re going to talk about certain “spring cleaning” products that are very dangerous to pets. Now, keep in mind that most household surface cleaning products only result in minor clinical signs of vomiting and diarrhea; these are products that you typically spray on windows and kitchen counters…

The 4th of July is a time for celebration and parties, but for some pets it can be traumatic. Things like fireworks, some barbecue foods, pool chemicals and even salt water can turn the holiday into a nightmare for pets. “Noise phobias are by far the most common issue for pets and their owners, but…

By Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT In this posting, we’re going to focus on how to check vital signs on your pet. Believe it not, it’s harder to check vitals on your pet than you think. When in doubt, practice, as it’s really important. Why? Because helps us when we perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)…