Category Archives: Pets

Updates To Our Covid-19 Hospital Protocols

Posted on June 1, 2020 by admin2

On Monday, June 8, 2020, NorthStar VETS will begin our phase of reopening our hospitals to the public. Continue reading →

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Surgery Success Opie

Posted on April 28, 2020 by admin2

Dr. Daniel Stobie and Dr. Kelly Johnson of the NorthStar VETS Surgery team performed an OATS procedure (Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System) on Opie’s right stifle. Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Testing for Pets

Posted on April 10, 2020 by admin2

The confirmation of COVID-19 in a Tiger at a New York zoo raised concerns among pet parents regarding the possibility of transmitting the virus to domestic cats. This information from the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association breaks down the facts. Continue reading →

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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on March 30, 2020 by admin2

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a serious viral disease that may cause a high rate of infection and death in rabbits. Continue reading →

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Curbside Check In

Posted on March 18, 2020 by admin2

Scheduled appointments will pull into our parking lot and call (609) 259-8300 to notify their arrival. Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Information from NorthStar VETS

Posted on March 13, 2020 by admin2

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving topic for our clients, NorthStar VETS Medical Directors have reviewed multiple health organization recommendations. First and foremost, we are monitoring and taking precautions to protect you and your pets during what the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared as a pandemic. Continue reading →

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Hemodialysis for Pets

Posted on February 14, 2020 by admin2

Dogs and cats are able to benefit from hemodialysis just as people are. The use of hemodialysis in veterinary medicine is a little different compared to people but the basic principles are the same. Here we will explain the basics of hemodialysis as well as the indications for this treatment in dogs and cats. Continue reading →

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From the Client Perspective: Living with IMHA

Posted on February 7, 2020 by admin2

Those who know Ethan know how difficult life was for him. We learned how to conquer his fears and be happy. That’s when we faced his next big battle – IMHA. Continue reading →

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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Dominick Valenzano, DVM

Posted on January 26, 2020 by admin2

Dominick Valenzano, DVM is a doctor in the Surgery service at NorthStar VETS. In this video, he talks about leaving engineering to get into veterinary medicine, the types of cases he sees, and what drew him to NorthStar VETS to … Continue reading →

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Cool Case Maggie

Posted on January 17, 2020 by admin2

Maggie, a 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, presented to NorthStar VETS for acute respiratory distress and cyanosis (turning blue). Continue reading →

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