I have a spoiled rotten,10 yr old neutered male Shih Tzu, named Kuro. He's also blind, but still my sweet baby!
Although it's only him and me now, there's a lot of talking around our house. I didn't realize he knows so many words! Some people say it's repetition, but I prefer to think he's that smart.......We moved to Michigan from Indiana 4 years ago, and for the first 7 years of Kuro's life, the only expense I had was vaccinations, grooming,and buying toys. ( Lots of toys)
But time passes on and age starts taking a toll, and he started having problems: bladder, tumor on paw,liver enzymes too high, dental work, eye problems,and for the past few months, skin problems.
Dr. Dhaliwal has done all of Kuro's surgeries, and worked with me on the other problems. He never loses his patience, and stays calm while I am asking my 100 questions .
Dr. Dhaliwal is definitely in the correct profession. It seems he has a passion for not only helping animals, but he takes every opportunity to learn new techniques so he can help them even more.
The staff is also very nice. They greet you with a smile, take the time to talk, explain meds,etc. and if Dr. D. doesn't call to check on Kuro after a procedure, the staff will, and that means a lot to me.
Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital is a caring place, and everyone makes sure your pet is given the best care. Whatever it takes to make you and your pet "HAPPY!"
JPS: An Exciting New Treatment for Canine Hip Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is one of the most common orthopedic diseases of large breed dogs. In affected dogs, joint laxity (looseness), joint incongruence and secondary arthritis can lead to crippling pain. Many surgical options have been proposed to treat CHD in young dogs. However, traditional surgical techniques are invasive, can be associated with significant pain, and are expensive for dog owners.
Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) is a new minimally invasive surgical
procedure for treatment of hip dysplasia in young dogs. During JPS surgery,
Electrocautery is applied to the growth plate of the pubis (part of the pelvic
bone) inducing bony fusion. During the dog’s normal growth after surgery, pubic
fusion results in angular changes to the pelvis. These changes allow for a
better fit of the ball and socket hip joint, resulting in significant
improvements in hip conformation.
JPS surgery is short in duration and requires no orthopedic implants. The
post-operative period may involve a little discomfort, which can easily be
treated.Typically, dogs spend only one night in the hospital after JPS surgery
and can return to normal activity in as little as 2 weeks.
JPS should be performed at an early age (15-20 weeks) to affect larger and more
rapid changes in hip joint confirmation. JPS surgery has been performed in
puppies as young as 12 weeks old with excellent results. By performing the
surgery at an early age, it is possible to slow or stop the progression of
osteoarthritis in dogs with hip dysplasia. JPS surgery can easily be combined
with your dog’s neutering or spaying
Mandy previously had surgery at another veterinary hospital for the removal of a growth on her hind leg. For some unfortunate reason, the area became badly infected that the doctor's opinion was amputation to save Mandy's life.
At first, I was devastated about this news and wanted to get a second opinion. Therefore, I began seeking other veterinary hospitals that specialized in this area. However, for some reason Michigan Avenue Animal Hospital would constantly reappear on my list. I began to read the testimonies from his previous clients and suddenly a peaceful feeling came over me. Even though Dr. Dhaliwal's hospital was a great distant from Detroit to Ypsilanti Michigan, it was worth the ride.
Mandy's outcome was the same, yet the calming and patient manner in which my dog and I were given from Dr. Dhaliwal and his loving staff made a difference. Today, Mandy is still running, climbing and playing even with three legs and I am thankful for the time and quality of life I still share with her.
Crystal Matthews
August 2012
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