Client Testimonials

Dear Dr. Debi O’Keefe, Laura Dalrymple, and the Oncology Staff, and to all the wonderful, caring people at Michigan Veterinary Specialists,

Thanks to all of you, our sweet, beautiful golden retriever, Maggie, is celebrating her eleventh Christmas with us this year. When she was diagnosed with lymphoma in July 2002, we understood she would live for about a year. If not for your professional expertise, as well as your extreme kindness, she would not be here today, four years later. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done for her and for us. All the very best wishes for a blessed, happy holiday season to you and your families.

—Jeannie, Jack and Madeline B. And Maggie, too, of course!

Dear Dr. Kuehn,

My two cats are cured, thanks to you. I want to tell you how pleased I am with the care and treatment you have given us. Your diagnosis and prescribed therapy have worked wonders.

Sam, 11 years old, had coughing spells lasting 2-3 minutes four-five times a day for the past 5 years. He does not cough anymore! In addition his voice has returned. Because of laryngitis he was limited to a clicking sound. His meow is back to normal and he loves to sing! Especially at night.

Hughie, age 8, developed the same cough last summer, apparently acquiring it from Sam. In October, 2005 he began to have a purulent nasal discharge from the left nostril and this was quite messy because he did not use Kleenex and spread it around liberally.
Both cats seemed better after 48 hours and improvement progressed steadily and they appeared asymptomatic after one week. I continued the Zithromax as you prescribed. I could hardly believe the transformation. They are much more frisky, alert and happy. Thank you very much. Also, your intern was very pleasant and helpful to me. He was genuinely interested in the problem and made me feel at home.

—Dr. M.

Dr. Morreale and the whole Zoo Crew at MVS,

We wanted to take a moment during this busy season to wish you all a very joyful holiday and to thank you for your kindness and special care which you have given Maggie these past few months. Without your expertise and true dedication, we are very positive that Maggie’s eye would not have been saved.

We spent many sleepless nights agonizing over her condition, but your gentle hearts helped us to realize that she is still our nutty, bouncy, playful puppy. In spite of her very rough year (first ACL surgery on her knee, then eye surgery for the ulcer on her cornea) she is as happy as ever. We thank God that you all were there to help us and wish you the very best in 2007!

—Cheryl, Dick and Maggie E.

To: MVS Staff

It’s been almost four years since Weber survived his liver failure ordeal, thanks to Dr. Kuehn. He’ll be 14 in February and still takes Budesonide for his IBD and PZI for his diabetes (he’s been diabetic for 5 ½ years!). Despite the daily issues he’s presented with by these diseases, he remains engaged and active in life, with a high degree of quality.

Rocky is an active, crazy 5 year old cat now. It’s hard to believe he had surgery (OK-four surgeries) for a luxating patella 3 years ago. Since then, I’ve never seen him lame or limping (problems prior to his visit to MVS). Despite everything he went through that November and into the following year, the surgery on his knee was well worth it and I would do it all over again. Our vet, Dr. Tremblay, says the results are “amazing’!

Often times when dealing with a flare up of IBD or a bad blood curve, I recall something that Dr. Kerstetter said when it was clear that Rocky would need a 3rd surgery, “hang in there… some day this just be a bad memory in the rear view mirror of life”. I remain very grateful to all of you and the MVS staff for the care that Weber and Rocky received that allows them to still be here today, healthy and happy.

—The C***** Family

Dear Dr. Kuehn,

Thank you so much for the loving care you gave me and the understanding and compassion you gave to my daddy. I was not feeling good and was very scared the day when my dad brought me in to see you. We had several very scary and sad days while we were trying to figure out what was going on.

With your help, thankfully I was cleared of the ‘bad things’ that we were so afraid of and we now know what Pancreatitis is. I was so happy and relieved that you told my daddy that I was going to be okay and I was so glad to go home as I was really getting tired of being away from home and away from my parents. I get nervous and afraid when I have to see doctors even though I know they are caring for me.

I am going to stay on the special food that you gave me and I am happy that I do not have to take any medicine! I am going to get heavy doses of TLC from my mom and dad, but that’s okay with me!

My daddy told me that we will be coming back to see you on the 14th for a follow-up. I am already feeling so much better and I wanted you to know that my parents and I are so thankful to you and your kind hearted assistants for your special care! We extend our love and respect to everyone at MVS!

—Chester P. and his parents

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