Tag Archives: Steven Berkowitz

Case Success: Rico


It was a terrible day for Rico. A fire broke out in his home, and as he ran away from that danger, he ran into the street and was hit by a car. Continue reading

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Case Success: Gaby


Allison is a cat that donates to the NorthStar VETS blood bank, and recently gave blood that ended up saving Gaby by bringing his PCV back up to 26%. Continue reading

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Surgery Success: Alana


In spite of all she’s been through, Alana has the heart of a fighter and the guts of a survivor. All of Alana’s masses were successfully removed, and the next day she impressed us all by walking around and eating. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Earns VECCS Recertification


NorthStar VETS veterinary emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in New Jersey earned Level 1 recertification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Continue reading

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Canine Distemper Deals Fatal Blow to Raccoons in Ocean County


Canine Distemper is currently running rampant through the raccoon population because they have no immunity to it. This disease can also affect pets, so it is advised that you visit your family veterinarian to discuss keeping your pet safe against canine distemper. Continue reading

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Toxoplasmosis in Cats


Toxoplasmosis is caused by a microscopic protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The organism exist in in the intestinal tract of cats and in the tissues of many rodents and animals raised for human food. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Helps Dog Serve at Childrens Hospital


On Thursday, November 16, Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) in New Brunswick, a RWJBarnabas Health facility, became the only children’s hospital in New Jersey with a facility therapy dog on staff. NorthStar VETS is providing life-long veterinary care for Burton, the therapy dog at the hospital. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Casey


Casey was an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever that presented to NorthStar VETS late one morning after her owner found her laying on her side and minimally responsive after consuming a bottle of medication. Dr. Berkowitz of the Emergency and Critical Care team, opted to try a novel therapy of giving her intravenous lipid emulsion. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Peliosis Hepatis


A 3-year-11-month-old 22.5 kg female spayed mixed breed dog presented for progressive lethargy and vomiting. Treatment with azithromycin resulted in Bartonella serology negative status and no further evidence of hemoperitonium at recheck examination 12 months after initial presentation. Continue reading

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