Category Archives: Pets

NorthStar VETS Cool Case Abby

Posted on March 1, 2018 by admin2

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

Posted on February 21, 2018 by admin2

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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Recent Recalls

Posted on February 16, 2018 by admin2

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

Posted on February 6, 2018 by admin2

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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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Rudy R

Posted on January 23, 2018 by admin2

Rudy is a fantastic, friendly, and active little dog who had the unfortunate luck of being hit by a pick-up truck after escaping from his yard. Continue reading →

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Meet the NorthStar VETS Team: Melanie Puchot, DVM, DACVIM

Posted on January 4, 2018 by admin2

Dr. Melanie Puchot, 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 got into veterinary medicine, the types of cases she sees, and her Texas roots. Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Thorn

Posted on December 13, 2017 by admin2

Thorn presented to Dr. Portner of the Emergency and Critical Care team on referral from another emergency and specialty hospital for treatment of suspected Tetanus infection. Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Helps Dog Serve at Childrens Hospital

Posted on November 17, 2017 by admin2

On Thursday, November 16, Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) in New Brunswick, a RWJBarnabas Health facility, became the only children’s hospital in New Jersey with a facility therapy dog on staff. NorthStar VETS is providing life-long veterinary care for Burton, the therapy dog at the hospital. Continue reading →

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New Drug Tanovea for Canine Lymphoma Patients

Posted on November 6, 2017 by admin2

NorthStar VETS is proud to offer the first treatment approved for Canine Lymphoma. Tanovea-CA1 (rabacfosidine) is a classic chemotherapy in a class of drugs not in our typical protocols. Continue reading →

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NorthStar VETS Cool Case Bebe

Posted on November 6, 2017 by admin2

Bebe is a 10-month-old, male neutered Chihuahua, who presented to NorthStar VETS with a history of being lost for two days. When his pet parents found him, he was limping on his right forelimb. Continue reading →

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