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NAVIGATE THE SEASON IN TIMES OF SADNESS

Posted on November 30, 2020 by admin2

The season can be a trying time, even if with well-laid plans and strategies. Talk with a friend who can offer a listening ear or a strong shoulder to lean on. Also know that you are not alone. Continue reading →

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Cool Case: Bruno

Posted on November 12, 2020 by admin2

The team at NorthStar VETS opted for electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation. Delivery of an electrical current to the entire heart via patches placed on either side of the chest helps to break the irregular heart rhythm and allows the heart’s own pacemaker (the sinus node) to resume control of the heart rate and rhythm. Continue reading →

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Pet Loss and Changing Seasons

Posted on October 29, 2020 by admin2

The grieving process still needs to happen, all while taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. 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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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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From the Client Perspective: Tucker

Posted on June 26, 2019 by admin2

The surgeon called Heather and Adam a few hours later and explained that there was no mass or cancer, which was a huge relief. She said that it was blebs on his lungs and that they had to open Tucker’s chest to find and remove the source of the leak. Continue reading →

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Cool Case Murray

Posted on March 18, 2019 by admin2

At their first visit, Murray was treated for his Pancreatitis by Dr. Stacy Wylie of the NorthStar VETS Internal Medicine team. Dr. Wylie described the case. “Murray is an 8-year-old dog who presented to NorthStar VETS initially for vomiting, inappetence, and increased drinking and urination. He was diagnosed with pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which is a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus.” Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Zoey

Posted on February 16, 2018 by admin2

Zoey is a 2-year-old, female, spayed, Belgian Malinois who came NorthstarVETS back on November 30 with a right forelimb lameness. She had a history of a right forelimb lameness over 7 weeks. Continue reading →

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What Makes NorthStar VETS Special

Posted on January 25, 2018 by admin2

As I passed my 12th anniversary at NorthStar VETS, I reflected on how much things have changed, but also what makes NorthStar VETS special. When I started, there were approximately 30 full time employees in a 4,000 sq ft building … Continue reading →

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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Danielle Mendelsohn, VMD, DAVDC

Posted on January 19, 2018 by admin2

Danielle Mendelsohn, VMD, DAVDC is a member of the Dentistry and Oral Surgery team at NorthStar VETS. In this blog post and video below, she talks about how she got into veterinary medicine, the types of cases she sees, and … Continue reading →

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