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Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine
Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Laurie Bergman, VMD, DACVB
Laurie Bergman, VMD, DACVB is a doctor in the Behavior service at NorthStar VETS. In this blog post and video below, she talks about why her specialty relates so closely to the human-animal bond, the most common types of cases … Continue reading
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Tagged Laurie Bergman VMD, NorthStar VETS, veterinary behavior
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Anxiety-Based Aggression Among Dogs at Home
When Duchess and Bambi first came to see me, they were still recovering from their last fight. That fight was especially scary because it happened at night, in the dark. Continue reading
Oliver’s Diagnosis
We wanted to let you know what is going on with our handsome little boy. This week, Oliver was diagnosed with lymphoma in his gastrointestinal tract. Although the news is sad, this particular cancer can be treated, and many cats live a long and happy life, despite the disease. Continue reading
Posted in Pets, Veterinary Medicine
Tagged feline lymphoma, Jennifer Kim, NorthStar VETS, Oliver, Veterinary Oncology
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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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Tagged Cats, NorthStar VETS, Steven Berkowitz, Toxoplasmosis, veterinary emergency medicine
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Noise Phobias in Pets
The most important thing in helping these dogs is to speak to your veterinarian or schedule a behavior consult sooner rather than later. Waiting until July 3rd or the day that our first really big summer storm is forecast may be too late. Continue reading
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Tagged Laurie Bergman VMD, noise phobia, NorthStar VETS, veterinary behavior
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From the Client Perspective: My Dogs are Blood Donors
I regularly bring my dogs to NorthStar VETS to donate to their canine and feline blood bank, and my three greyhounds were in recently for their donation. The blood bank utilizes healthy dogs and cats who can help less fortunate animals by donating blood. Continue reading
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Tagged blood donors, canine and feline blood bank, greyhounds, NorthStar VETS
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Leash Reactivity in Dogs
Leash reactivity is a very common reason dogs come to see a Veterinary Behaviorist. This term can cover dogs like Ivan who are just very excited and having a hard time controlling themselves, to dogs who are truly dangerous to other dogs or people. Continue reading
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Tagged Laurie Bergman VMD, leash reactivity, NorthStar VETS, veterinary behavior
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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Stacey Wylie, DVM, DACVIM
Stacey Wylie, DVM, DACVIM is a member of the Internal Medicine team at NorthStar VETS. In this blog post and video below, she talks about how she knew this was the career for her, the type of cases she sees, and how teamwork at NorthStar VETS elevates the level of medicine pets receive. Continue reading
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Tagged Internal Medicine, NorthStar VETS, Stacey Wylie DVM
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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Kristin Britton, DVM
Kristin Britton, DVM is a member of the Avian and Exotics team at NorthStar VETS. In this blog post and video below, she talks about her education, what Avian and Exotics medicine is all about, and her opinion on the human animal bond for exotic pets. Continue reading
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Tagged Avian and Exotics, Kristin Britton DVM, NorthStar VETS
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