Monthly Archives: September 2015

Pulmonic Stenosis and Balloon Valvuloplasty in Dogs


Daisy is a 10-month-old, female English bulldog who was diagnosed with severe congenital heart disease called pulmonic stenosis. This condition can lead to congestive heart failure and a poor long-term prognosis if left untreated. Continue reading

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VIP Brings Hope and Healing to Malawi this Summer


In July, NorthStar VETS sent its Theriogenologist, Dr. Manoel Tamassia, to Malawi, Africa, to work with farmers and their livestock. Continue reading

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Brachycephalic Syndrome in Dogs


We suspected DJ had brachycephalic syndrome causing upper airway blockage based on his breed and physical exam, which is common in Bulldogs and other brachycephalic dogs. Continue reading

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