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Otis' Story (continued)
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![[Photo of Otis]](images/otis_2.jpg)
While all patients respond differently to treatment, cats with an early diagnosis of
CRF have an average survival time of three years. For those patients with advanced
renal disease progression, The AMC is also uniquely equipped to provide cutting-edge
therapies that include hemodialysis – a method of treating kidney failure by
cleansing the blood outside of the body; GFR measurement – which helps to evaluate
kidney function; CT scans; ultrasonography; fluoroscopy and pyelography –
to observe and treat kidney stones and other kidney conditions; kidney biopsies;
and ureter surgeries.
Under Dr. Langston’s expert and continuous care, Otis experienced a fairly
uncomplicated course and lived an additional eight years – a reprieve far
beyond what was expected. Otis came to be known as the “walking miracle”
amongst his AMC-family, giving Ms. London precious time to share with her
loyal friend, and to learn about his underlying illness.
Otis’ celebrated story illustrates the fluency with which The AMC is
able to manage a broad range of common, often complex diseases like CRF,
which require constant and highly specialized treatment. The AMC is one of
the very few private practices in the country that utilizes a fully integrated
veterinary team, allowing patients with challenging conditions to benefit from
close collaborations between veterinary specialists. In this way, The AMC is
able to provide unparalleled care for wonderful animal friends like Otis.
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