Addison's Disease in Dogs
Addison's disease is an endocrine disorder where the adrenal glands, near the kidneys, fail to produce enough hormones. This disease is relatively uncommon (approximately one case per 3000 dogs) ...
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Dr. Haydee Pérez-Tirse, D.V.M., C.V.A.
Dr. Pérez-Tirse graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 1986. She obtained varied experience in orthopedic medicine by working for the Animal Orthopedic Hospital, and in emergency medicine for several local emergency clinics. In 1993, she received her certification in the specialty field of Veterinary Acupuncture, and is currently utilizing this modality of treatment in conjunction with Western medicine to treat ailing pets.
Dr. Pérez-Tirse is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, South Florida Veterinary Medical Association, International Acupuncture Society and Association of Avian Veterinarians. She also instructs pet owners on the prevention of diseases in a weekly newspaper column.
Dr. Pérez-Tirse and the entire staff at Panda Animal Clinic care very much about the well-being of all animals. We have carefully selected our staff for their dedication to quality, their ability and their attitude toward pets and people.