Dr Justine Lee

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT

Did you know that an estimated 14 to 62 percent of pet owners let their dogs or cats sleep on their beds? In my book It’s a Dog’s Life ... but It’s Your Carpet, I explain why this is OK. Don’t worry...

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT

With Earth Day approaching on April 22, we should all be reminded of the impact that we — and our four-legged friends — have on this Earth. While we may think that our impact on the Earth is minimal, I'm...

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT

This June marks my 15-year reunion with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine class of '97. Amazing how fast time flies by. Scarily, in my "short" career as a veterinary specialist, I’ve...

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT

Pet Poison Helpline, an animal poison control based out of Minneapolis, MN, just released their list of the "top 5 pet poisons" found in your house. The source? Your purse! That’s right; your handbag is...

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT

Once while pet-sitting five intact Border terriers, I had the "life-experience" of learning how to break up a dog fight (imagine a string of terriers being shaken apart by yours truly, only to have them...

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT

Ah, cats. We love 'em, but less so at 2 a.m. when they’re dry-heaving all over our carpet. What if your cat still continues to vomit multiple times? When do you decide to bring your cat into the ER? What...