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WELCOME Dr. Daniel Stobie Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty Centers Veterinary Emergency Trauma & Specialty Centers 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Road Robbinsville, NJ 08691 2834 Route 73N, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 507 Route 70, Brick, NJ 08723 609-259-8300 Produced for NorthStar VETS ® by 62 Media Group 62 Elm Street, 3rd floor Morristown, NJ 07960-4110 973-539-8230 • FREE Pet Emergency Care Handbook Download at northstarvets.com/ebook I was recently asked why I chose to become a doctor. The truth is, I’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian; I can’t remember wanting to do anything else. Since I was a child, I’ve had a deep love and affinity for animals (constantly bringing home stray kittens, injured birds and, even once, a snake). I loved biology and science and had a strong fascination with medicine and how the body works—veterinary medicine just seemed to meld all of my interests and passions into one perfect career. I started my first practice in 2000, Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists (VSDS), as a mobile veterinarian performing surgeries and ultrasounds at local hospitals. In 2003, our Clarksburg, NJ hospital was established, offering 24/7 emergency veterinary care. Staff and additional services with board-certified specialists were added over the years to help sick pets. In 2009, a book titled Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck inspired my veterinary journey and marked the beginning of a new era. In 2010, VSDS officially became NorthStar VETS®—VETS is an acronym for Veterinary Emergency and Trauma Specialty Center. I envisioned NorthStar VETS® hosptial as a facility where patients could receive comprehensive veteriary care all under one roof. In 2011, a state-of-the-art, 33,000-square-foot hospital was built in Robbinsville, NJ (Mercer County). In 2015, we opened our first satellite location in Maple Shade, NJ to meet the growing needs of sick animals in Burlington County. To service pet parents at the Jersey Shore, a second satellite location expanded our reach in Brick, NJ in 2020. The NorthStar VETS® team understands and promotes the human-animal bond, doing everything in their power to give pets and their parents as much time together as possible. Revolutionary procedures, innovative therapies and improved techniques allow us to elevate the standard of care for our patients. I enjoy helping sick animals, getting them well and reuniting them with their family. The most rewarding part of my day is interacting with pets and their people. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without our exceptional staff. We are so grateful to be able to do what we love every day—working together to create something that I think is truly special. For over 20 years, NorthStar VETS® has been your trusted source for keeping pets happy and healthy. We hope you enjoy this issue of Pet Perspective magazine and its amazing true client stories, interesting pet parent articles and expert advice from our veterinary team. We thank you for the trust you place in us each and every day—as it truly is a pleasure to serve you. Daniel Stobie DVM, MS, DACVS Founder and Chief Medical Officer 2 NorthStarVETS ® .com
Real<strong>Pets</strong>, RealPeople ■ Amazing real pet stories ■ Adorable photos ■ Tips & tricks The Wild World of Exotic <strong>Pets</strong> CARING FOR REPTILES, RABBITS, BIRDS, RODENTS AND EVEN SKUNKS PET PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK A PET SKUNK THAT escaped from home and was badly attacked by another animal, requiring stitches and a drain. A chinchilla that became insulin-resistant and would not eat, requiring a two-week stay in the hospital. Cases like these are all in a day’s work for Dr. Matthew Grootenboer, a veterinarian in the Exotics Department at NorthStar VETS®. Dr. Grootenboer works with all types of exotic pets, from small mammals—including ferrets, rabbits and rodents—to those as unique as kinkajous, skunks and sloths, plus a variety of birds and reptiles, from bearded dragons to 150-pound sulcata tortoises. “Exotic pets are fantastic companions. They are fun and rewarding and full of more personality than some people give them credit for,” says Dr. Grootenboer. “They aren’t really all that hard to care for, but you need to get the right information early.” The first thing to remember: Conduct research, but don’t trust everything you read on the Internet. “You’ll read conflicting ideas and become confused,” says Dr. Grootenboer. Once you decide which pet to bring into your life, make sure to purchase all supplies (environment, food, toys) prior to taking your new pal home. Set up an appointment with a veterinarian who specializes in exotics to discuss your pet’s future care. “I’m not joking when I say most of the diseases Mathew Grootenboer, VMD we see are very preventable and caused by a lack of some essential nutrient or aspect of husbandry (animal care),” he says. “For example, a very common problem in reptiles is metabolic bone disease caused by a deficiency in calcium and/or vitamin D. Reptiles require exposure to UVB light from the sun or the correct type of UV lamp in order to produce vitamin D precursors in their skin. ...People find it cute to let their reptiles free roam their house, but then those reptiles wouldn’t be getting enough light!” For children, some good beginner exotic pets include rabbits, ferrets, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, smaller parrots, bearded dragons, leopard geckos and turtles. “I say this because, in general, these animals would be more handleable, tamer, and less likely to injure a child,” explains Dr. Grootenboer. He notes that parents or caregivers should always discuss proper care with a child before allowing the young person to be in charge of an exotic pet. “Thinking a rabbit is somehow easier to care for than a dog or cat just because it is smaller is the kind of mistake that leads to disaster, so parents should still supervise their children and help them care for their exotic pets,” he says. As for animals that should not be kept as pets, Dr. Grootenboer emphasizes that people should never adopt wildlife, noting strict laws protecting species, as well as dangers such as disease. Pet Perspective 3
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