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Category Archives: Pets
Cooper and Otis
Cooper is a British Shorthair, and has the less common Type B blood that was needed to successfully treat Otis. After Cooper made his contribution, it was given to Otis, who is now back home happy and healthy. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged blood bank for dogs and cats, kimberly hammer, NorthStar VETS
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Biddy the Farm Dog gets Knee Surgery
They drove down to central New Jersey from eastern Long Island on surgery day feeling good about their decision. “Biddy is our baby,” said Ginny, “and means so much to us. Now that our children are grown, John wanted another work partner and I love snuggling her at the end of the day.” They spent the day waiting at the hospital while the surgery was performed and the stress of it all finally caught up with them, but eventually Dr. Stobie came to them with good news: the surgery was a success! Continue reading
NorthStar VETS Cool Case Dobby
Dobby is a Chihuahua born with deformities in his upper legs. Through advanced veterinary medicine, Dr. Daniel Stobie of the NorthStar VETS Surgical team used 3D printing as a tool in helping this dog have good legs to stand on. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged 3D printing, Daniel Stobie DVM, NorthStar VETS, patellar luxation, veterinary surgery
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Cool Case Marzipan
“She told me about a new procedure where they inject collagen into the sphincter muscles in the urethra to plump them up and help prevent urine from dribbling through. I trusted Dr. Hammer and after researching it for myself, decided to explore this option further with her.” Continue reading
Cat Food Recall Notice
The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of 9Lives Protein Plus wet, canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1). Continue reading
FDA Issues Recalls on Three Brands of Pet Food
The FDA recently issued notices on its website regarding three pet food manufacturers with food containing excessive amounts of vitamin D. The companies have issued voluntary recalls. Continue reading
Coco to Warm Your Heart
Finally, after two long weeks, she received the phone call from Dr. Melanie Puchot of the Internal Medicine service she was waiting for. “Would you like to take him home today?” she asked. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged Coco, emergency, Gaemia Tracy, Internal Medicine, Laura Tasker, Melanie Puchot, neurology, NorthStar VETS, seizure
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Is Anesthesia Safe for My Pet
A study of cats under anesthesia reported that anesthetic risk decreases with adequate monitoring of the patient’s vitals and blood oxygenation levels. In an effort to minimize risk to our patients, we at NorthStar VETS adhere to current veterinary anesthesia standards by implementing diligent monitoring of patient vitals. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged anesthesia risks for pets, NorthStar VETS, Veterinary Anesthesia
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