-
Recent Posts
Archives
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- December 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- November 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- November 2012
- October 2012
- July 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
Categories
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Kristina Vygantas, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Kristina Vygantas is a Veterinary Ophthalmologist at NorthStar VETS. In this blog post and video below, she talks about how she got into veterinary medicine, the kinds of things she does most commonly for pets and one of her favorite cases…Snow Leopards! Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged Kristina Vygantas, NorthStar VETS, Snow Leopards, Veterinary Ophthalmology
Leave a comment
The Human and Animal Blood Drives at NorthStar VETS
NorthStar VETS had successful human and animal blood drives in 2016 at each of its locations. The need for blood is year-round, but this story will give you a lot of insight into the kind of good that comes from these events. Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Ask the NorthStar VETS Vet: Zika and Heartworm Disease
Some pet owners are curious about how the Zika virus may affect them and their pets. While there is still much for health scientists to learn on that front, we DO know that heartworms are another mosquito-borne disease affecting pets across the US. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged cardiology, Heartworm disease, jennifer schneiderman, NorthStar VETS, Zika virus
Leave a comment
Human and Animal Blood Drives at NorthStar VETS
NorthStar VETS is hosting TWO human and animal blood drives this June! These are excellent opportunities for you and your pet to give back with the gift of life. Find the event most convenient for you and sign up right … Continue reading
3 Ways to Ensure a Safe Veterinary Waiting Room Experience
Over the years, we have seen many different interactions in the waiting room. These are the top three things you can do to ensure a safe experience for everyone while you wait to be seen. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged Jennifer Kim, NorthStar VETS, pet safety, veterinary waiting room
1 Comment
Jaws the Cat Gets Broken Jaw Fixed
This is a great story about how one person stepped up to help an animal in need, and two caring veterinarians stood with her and got the community involved to save this cat’s life and give him a second chance. Continue reading
Does My Pet Really Need Blood Tests Before Surgery
The blood chemistry profile provides information regarding your pet’s overall body function. This enables us to choose the best anesthetic medications to use for your pet, making his or her anesthesia as safe as possible. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged anesthesia, blood, CBC, Dr. Daniel Stobie, NorthStar VETS, surgery
2 Comments
Hills Science Diet issues voluntary market withdrawal of eight popular products
For reasons that have yet to be disclosed, select Hill’s Science Diet products have been removed from PetSmart retail locations as a result of a “voluntary market withdrawal.” Continue reading
Good n Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks recalled for potential Salmonella contamination
If you have recently purchased Good ‘n’ Fun Beefhide Chicken Stix from a Dollar General or Dollar Tree store, do not give them to your dog and do not take the sticks out of the package. Salix Animal Health is … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment