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Iggy - 2011 ACVIM Animal Survivor
Iggy is a sweet, goofy, seven-year old shaggy terrier mix that was rescued along with his brother, Monte, from a shelter in Southern California when he was a puppy. His favorite past times include chasing footballs, alley cat surveillance, and napping in his beloved dirt patch in the backyard. Iggy was always a very healthy and physically fit dog until late 2009, when he was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Following his initial diagnosis, Iggy began seeing Dr. Lori Wise at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. Over the past year and a half, Iggy has had great success in getting his diabetes under control through home glucose monitoring by his dedicated owners and the thoughtful analysis and advice of Dr. Wise.
In April of 2010, Iggy had successful surgery to completely remove cataracts from both of his eyes, which had developed rapidly following his initial diabetes diagnosis, rendering him virtually blind. Iggy's eye surgery was performed by Dr. Bradley Graham at the Eye Clinic in Wheat Ridge, CO. Iggy now has regained full vision in both eyes, his diabetes remains under control, and he has fully returned to his energetic and fun-loving life-style.
Iggy has been chosen by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine as an "Animal Survivor". He and Dr. Wise will be recognized at the 2011 ACVIM Forum in Denver, June 15-18, 2011.
Watch Video: Iggy - Living with Diabetes
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital Rotating Art Exhibit
Our reception area recently received a much needed face lift. With a fresh coat of paint on the walls, some new artwork was needed and thus the Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital Rotating Art Exhibit Program was initiated. The program is designed to provide local artists with a venue to show their work, and to provide enrichment and enjoyment for clients, staff and visitors. On Tuesday, March 22 the first exhibit was installed. It’s called “Our Friends” by Nathan Closson and Erin Sturga and features animals who are close to their hearts. Each show stays up for three months and is then replaced with a new exhibit. If you, or someone you know, is interested in exhibiting at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, please contact Nadja Torling at 303-424-3325 or ntorling@wrah.com for more information.
As part of our staff’s dedication to educating the community about pet care, we work with local and national media by providing information, insight and research findings.
Pet First Aid: 5 Things Every Dog and Cat Owner Should Know
Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, Provides the Puppy Bowl VI Starting Line-up with a Clean Bill of Health
Springtime Pet Safety Tips: How Owners Can Avoid Risks of the Season
Otitis in Dogs - Leonard D. Jonas, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Food Toxicities: Life Threatening to Your Pet - Elisa M. Mazzaferro
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