So, you’ve decided to welcome a new kitten or puppy into your family. Well, congratulations! May all the best snuggles and love come your way. Having a pet is a wonderful experience for everyone involved: it teaches patience, responsibility and especially, how to care for another living being. You can bet that little guy/gal will get into some trouble down the line that will put their health in question. So, what do you look for? How do you know when your pet is suffering from a particular ailment and what are the most common maladies to expect?
We Michiganders slog through our winters hoping for warm spring, summer and fall days. We white-knuckle through the travails of icy roads, snowy days and freezing temperatures with dreams of new life and greener times. And when April does finally arrive, we feel we finally can relax because the warm seasons are here. However, we also come to the realization that along with the season of warm weather comes the season of bugs – those crawling, creeping, flying insects and arachnids of summer. And for pet owners, this includes our furry friends’ worst nightmare: fleas and ticks.
FLINT – Mott Children’s Health Center and University Pediatricians, the pediatric specialists affiliated with DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, are pleased to announce an expansion of their collaboration with the launch of a Pediatric Lipid Clinic within the Mott Children’s Health Center in Flint. The new Pediatric Lipid Clinic joins the existing Pediatric Cardiology Clinic at Mott and serves as a preventive care program for children with lipid disorders, featuring specialized pediatric testing, innovative lipid management therapies, and dietary counseling. Patients are seen by a pediatric lipid specialist and a dietitian. Behavioral modification therapy will be provided as an adjunct to pharmaceutical therapy for lipid disorders. The preventive program will also care for children with high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome and related disorders.
How long do I have to wait to have cataract surgery? Will my cataracts come back if I have surgery too soon? I have glaucoma – is it safe to have cataract surgery? These are just a few questions people ask about cataracts. It’s no wonder this topic is so widely discussed, because cataracts affect more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older.
When Sam went to the vet last year with her cat, April, she got terrible news no pet owner ever wants to hear: her precious kitty was sick and had a tumor on her stomach. The vet provided a list of the different treatment options available to help April get well, but they were all very expensive and Sam just couldn’t afford even one. If Sam had purchased pet health insurance, the outcome would have been much better.
A joint venture between Ascension Genesys and Hurley Medical Center, the Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute (GHCI) takes pride in its comprehensive treatment of the deadly disease. “We offer the full gamut of services at GHCI – from medical and radiation treatments to support services such as transportation, financial assistance, support groups, exercise classes, yoga, painting and more,” says Melissa Farney, Quality Practice Manager at the Institute. “We offer free social worker services and a registered dietician to help patients with their nutritional needs. We want our patients to receive everything they need to recover.”
Although we consider our pets family members, we are biologically different. Some of the healthy food we consume can be harmful, even fatal to our four-legged friends. We must be careful what table scraps we give them. Sure, they are awfully adorable (and whiny) when they beg; but they don’t know what they are begging for and it is up to us to keep them safe.
FLINT – Mott Children’s Health Center is pleased to announce the launch of our new pediatric rehabilitation program including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
The newest member of the medical staff at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, (GHCI), Dr. Amy Calati, Medical Hematologist/Oncologist, was born and raised in Michigan. After earning her undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University, she completed her residency at St. John’s Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, where she served as chief resident and chief hematology/oncology fellow. She started at GHCI in September 2020 and with her zest and positive outlook, has made an impact on its culture, staff and patients.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall wellbeing. Their teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian to look for early signs of a problem and maintain good mouth health.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. People with IBS can experience abdominal pain/cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and flatulence, and it can be a long-lasting problem with variable symptoms.
GENESEE COUNTY – Through the month of March, the 6th Annual Commit to Fit Active Schools Challenge offered an opportunity for all 21 Genesee County school districts to participate and promote physical activity among students Pre-K through Grade 12.
