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Tag Archives: NorthStar VETS
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
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Welcome Shady to the NorthStar VETS Family
“Shady” is the newest member of our NorthStar VETS family. Considering he would be the hospital cat for our Maple Shade facility and the fact that he is a lovely smokey grey color, the client service representatives at the Maple Shade facility thought “Shady” would be perfect! All of us at NorthStar VETS who have had the chance to meet Shady have fallen in love with his fluffy fur and his sweet heart. When Shady is full-grown, he will join our blood donor program to help cats in need. Continue reading
Posted in Pets
Tagged blood bank for dogs and cats, hospital cat, kimberly hammer, maple shade, NorthStar VETS, shady, south jersey
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Winston the Westie battles Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Radiographs showed changes consistent with craniomandubular osteopathy, a congenital disorder common in the Westie breed, that is an excessive and abnormal bone growth on the skull (cranium) and lower jaw (mandible) causing pain and discomfort. Continue reading
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
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
Posted in Veterinary Medicine
Tagged Africa, humanitarian, Malawi, Manoel Tamassia, NorthStar VETS, Theriogenology, Villages in Partnership
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The Story of Oliver
After being here for more than a month, he started becoming a part of the family with his sweet temperament and affectionate nature. Many of us got attached to this adorable cat with an amazing personality, so we decided to treat him extensively for the problems he had. After much pleading from the entire staff, our Chief of Staff, Dr. Stobie, agreed to let us keep Oliver as a hospital cat and become the new mascot for NorthStar VETS. Continue reading
Posted in Pets
Tagged hospital cat, Jennifer Kim, NorthStar VETS, Oliver, Stacey Rebello
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Ask the NorthStar VETS Vet: Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats
My pet has a heart murmur – what does this mean? A heart murmur is one of several types of abnormal sounds your veterinarian can hear when listening to your pet’s heart with a stethoscope. Normally, two distinct sounds are … Continue reading
Dogs and Children Bond at Best Friends Bash
Last week marked the third annual Best Friends Bash. The magic continues to be palpable and the dogs continue to brighten the room! And it looks like the Best Friends Bash will go national in the near future. Another example of the healing power of pets! Continue reading
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Tagged childrens hospital of Philadelphia, craniofacial deformities, Dogs, john lewis, NorthStar VETS
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