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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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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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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Mo


Mo is a 7-year-old neutered male Greyhound who has a history of epilepsy and takes medication for seizure control. One evening he had a seizure, fell, and hit his left hind leg causing a large bruise, swelling, and lameness of that leg. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Tank


Tank is a 5-month-old English bulldog that came to NorthStar VETS for urinary and fecal incontinence and a short-strided pelvic limb gait. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Abby


Abby is an 8 year old Samoyed who initially presented to Northstar VETS for 5 days of coughing and an episode of falling where she was suspected to hurt her wrist. Continue reading

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More Recalls


Smokehouse Pet Products, Inc. of Sun Valley, CA is recalling all sizes and package types of dog treats labeled as “Beefy Munchies,” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Zoey


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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Recent Recalls


1. FDA Alerts Pet Owners About Potential Pentobarbital Contamination in Canned Dog Food Manufactured by The J.M. Smucker Company, Including Certain Gravy Train, Kibbles ‘N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy Products 2. Raws for Paws of Minneapolis, MN is recalling … Continue reading

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Ask the NorthStar VETS Vet: Prednisone before Chemotherapy


Bottom line: “No Prednisone before chemotherapy” may not always be the best rule. We should always assess the risks versus benefits for each patient before making the decision. Continue reading

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What Makes NorthStar VETS Special


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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