By Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC When it comes to caring for your dog or cat, prevention is the best medicine. So, how do we prevent accidents and emergencies from happening in the first place? Simple steps of prevention like: Keeping your dog on a leash or under strict verbal control (to prevent being hit…
Dr. Justine Lee was featured on the Rachael Ray show on Monday, March 25th, 2013. Dr. Lee discussed how to properly give your pet CPR and gave other great first aid advice for pet owners, including how to build your very own first aid kit. Watch some of the show’s highlights below! First Aid for…
Reviewed by Renee Schmid DVM, DABT, DABVT · Last updated: October 2026 If your dog ate chocolate, call Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 or your veterinarian now, even if your dog seems fine. Symptoms can often take 6 to 12 hours to appear. How serious the exposure is depends on many factors, such as…
