Category Archives: Pets

Believing in Magic

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin2

Jose considers himself a man of faith, a faith which was tested recently when his dog was lost for two days under a building collapse in Philadelphia. Fortunately, his story didn’t end there. Watch the news stories which cover the … Continue reading →

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Canine Distemper Deals Fatal Blow to Raccoons in Ocean County

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin2

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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NorthStar VETS Behaviorist Reviews New Book in JAVMA

Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin2

In the introduction to The Dog: A Natural History, the authors state their wish to show the dog from many different perspectives. They achieve that goal, albeit inconsistently. Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Ranger

Posted on August 23, 2018 by admin2

The team at NorthStar VETS is doing innovative and amazing things every day as they work to advance the level of care available to your pet. This series of posts highlights cool cases at NorthStar VETS and the types of … Continue reading →

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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Laura Tasker, DVM, CVMA

Posted on August 21, 2018 by admin2

Laura Tasker, DVM, CVMA is a doctor in the Emergency and Critical Care service at NorthStar VETS. In this video, she talks about how horses got her into small animal medicine, the types of cases she sees, and what she loves about working at NorthStar VETS. Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Shorty

Posted on August 8, 2018 by admin2

They decided that this would be a good thing for Shorty to receive so they can decrease the likelihood of another episode of disc herniation. They drove up from North Carolina on the morning of their scheduled procedure (approximately an 8-9 hour drive). PLDA is a minimally invasive preventative procedure that decreases the likelihood of disc herniation in chondrodystrophic dogs from 25 percent down to less than 10 percent. Continue reading →

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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC

Posted on August 8, 2018 by admin2

John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC is a doctor in the Dentistry and Oral Surgery service at NorthStar VETS. In this video, he talks about his education in veterinary medicine, the types of cases he sees, and what he loves most about NorthStar VETS. Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Manning

Posted on July 30, 2018 by admin2

We are learning both in human and veterinary medicine that it is possible to live with cancer rather than trying to get rid of it. Continue reading →

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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Laurie Bergman, VMD, DACVB

Posted on June 11, 2018 by admin2

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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Anxiety-Based Aggression Among Dogs at Home

Posted on June 11, 2018 by admin2

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 →

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