North Star Animal Hospital

09/11/2024

November is National Pet Diabetes Month!
It’s important to know the basic signs of diabetes in your pet and get them checked out if they exhibit them. Early treatment is best and can keep your pet healthier and happier in the long run.

November is National Pet Diabetes Month. When untreated, diabetes mellitus can be fatal in dogs and cats. If you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian. You can learn more about diabetes in pets here: https://bit.ly/3nbdkjU

06/11/2024

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from everyone here at North Star Animal Hospital! Have a fun day with your pets, but please remember to keep them safe! There are many things we may have around the house to celebrate the holiday that can be dangerous for your pet such as candy, chocolate, wrappers and even decorations.🎃

17/10/2024

We love our staff and all the things they do! From nail trims, to blood draws to surgery and more. They work hard to help your pets in so many ways! Here are some of our staff in action here at the clinic. Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!

15/10/2024

Thank you to Boehringer Ingelheim and Elanco Pet Health for treating our staff to swag and treats for National Vet Tech Week! We appreciate all of your support!

15/10/2024

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! We are celebrating all of our Licensed Technicians, assistants, support staff and everything they do! Throughout the week we will be making posts about our staff and everything they do to help your pets.

09/10/2024

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Did you know that excess weight can reduce your pets life expectancy by up to several years?

We understand it’s fun to feed them all the treats and snacks. (I mean, come on, look at that face!) But maintaining a healthy weight can lower the risk of many health problems such as arthritis, diabetes, respiratory concerns, high blood pressure, kidney disease and more.

If you have concerns about your pets weight see your veterinarian for information and help on how to keep them healthy and happy!

09/10/2024

Look at our buddy Axel being a perfect gentleman during his laser therapy treatment the other day!

Laser therapy can be used to help with a variety of things including pain, inflammation, post operative healing, neurologic conditions and even some skin concerns.

Not all pets appreciate wearing goggles to protect their eyes during their treatment, but Axel was calm, cool and collected the whole time!

28/09/2024

Today is World Rabies Day!
The rabies vaccine is legally required for all cats and dogs over 16 weeks of age in the state of Alaska.
If you aren’t sure of your dogs vaccination status give us a call. We can verify your vaccine status and get you on the schedule if needed.
Below is an AVMA post with some great information on rabies!

Today is and this year's theme is "Breaking rabies boundaries,” which highlights that One Health is not for a selected few but for everyone. Here are some key takeaways from our "Rabies in the U.S." infographic.

✔️ The total cases in animals decreased in 2022 compared to 2021 by 2.3% - the third straight year cases decreased
🦇 Bats were the most frequently reported rabid animal in the U.S. in 2022. Over 1/3 of animal rabies cases in the U.S. in 2022 were bats.
0️⃣ Human cases of rabies in the U.S. in 2022

Remember, the best way to protect your animals from this deadly disease is through vaccination and to keep them away from wildlife that can spread the disease. Learn more at avma.org/Rabies.

17/09/2024

What's that machine do?

There is a lot of funny looking equipment we have here in the clinic to treat your pets! Do you ever wonder what it's for?
This one is called a Bair Hugger and is great for heat support.
It runs controlled warm air into a sort of "blanket" that we wrap around your pet.
During anesthesia or while sick many patients struggle to maintain a good body temperature. We use this to keep them warm and comfortable. ☺

11/09/2024

You may have noticed each week that we have a lovely flower arrangement to welcome you in our lobby. Each week is a surprise with what is in season and how it brightens up our day!

01/09/2024

Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! At North Star we appreciate all our ginger cat friends, light orange, dark orange, shorthair or long hair! 🐈
Here is Simon being a perfect gentlemen at the clinic the other day. 😊

Show us all of your ginger cats in the comments!

30/08/2024

We will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open Tuesday, September 3rd for normal business hours. Thank you for your understanding!
We hope your labor day is as safe and relaxed as Juno the cat sleeping in her favorite chair.

27/08/2024

It's the tail end of August which is Itchy Pet awareness month! Excessive itching in pets is one of the most common reasons we see pets in the clinic. There are so many different reasons for excessive itchiness in pets. Though some pets see a decrease in this during the winter month, many pets struggle with it year round. If you see these symptoms don't hesitate to come in for an exam and help your animal friend feel better and more comfortable in their skin.

13/07/2024

Let’s help this boy find his forever home! There’s so many nice dogs and cats at Mat-Su Animal Shelter! Half price adoptions this weekend!! If you’ve been thinking about finding a new friend, they might be waiting for you right now!

12/07/2024

Ozzie looked so sad about having his bum shaved. Can you blame him? 🥹

28/06/2024

Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you all an early heads up that we're closed next Thursday for the holiday. Also, here's your reminder that if your pet gets firework anxiety, please give us a call ahead of time to get a refill of their anxiety meds!

20/06/2024

North Star Animal Hospital is now offering oil changes! Just kidding 😂 But here's Melissa checking an abdominal incision on a dog with him standing up!