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Lifestyles from page 21 physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine, Best in Class Care
extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City • Orthopedic Center of Excellence, including same-day
Tip of the Tail Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical knee replacement surgery and robotics
• Comprehensive cardiac care, including minimally

care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
Chronic Kidney Insufficiency For more information, call 772-283-0920, visit www. invasive cardiac and vascular care and Afib treatment
palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com, or find us on Facebook • Advanced neuroscience and spine care
at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic. • Cutting-edge robotic surgical capabilities
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Related Awards and Accolades

• Healthgrades 2024 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award
Center Unveils Investments and 2023 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award, placing
As Palm Beach County PBGMC in the Top 10 percent in the nation for these services
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+ for

Population Rapidly Grows Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement
Surgeries
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has cared for the • American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines –
Palm Beach Gardens community longer than any other Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target:
healthcare system and is making significant investments Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus consecutively since 2015
to enhance facilities and expand services. As Palm Beach • Aetna Institute of Quality Spine and Total Joint
Chronic kidney insufficiency is one of the most common County continues to see a population boom that’s impacting Replacement designations
diseases affecting older pets, especially cats. Many causes the local healthcare sector, Palm Beach Gardens Medical • The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip
exist for chronic kidney insufficiency, with age-related kidney Center is dedicated to supporting that growth by providing and Knee Replacement Certification wa s earned by Palm
deterioration being one of the more common causes. Chronic award-winning health care to the region’s residents. Beach Gardens Medical Center for demonstrating continuous
kidney insufficiency indicates that a condition called azotemia “It’s our mission and responsibility to provide the highest compliance with its performance standards
has been present for months or years. When azotemia is present, quality healthcare to the communities we serve. As the area’s Palm Beach Garden’s Medical Center is part of the Palm
toxins have accumulated in the bloodstream and lab work will population is rapidly growing, we’re continually optimizing Beach Health Network, the largest, most comprehensive
indicate abnormalities. Approximately 70 percent of kidney our facilities, technology, and clinical programs to support healthcare provider in Palm Beach County. For more
function must be lost before lab work abnormalities are noted. that growth,” says Erik Cazares, CEO of Palm Beach information on Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, visit
Azotemia does not necessarily mean a pet is experiencing a Gardens Medical Center. “With our highly trained team, we www.PalmBeachHealthNetwork.com.
reduced quality of life. The term uremia means that the patient are focused on enhancing services and patient-centric care
is azotemic and also demonstrating clinical signs of kidney in meaningful ways that will allow our community to seek About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
disease, which may be reducing their quality of life. The goal specialized care close to home.” Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part
in treatment of chronic kidney insufficiency is to prevent, Here is a snapshot of the recent notable technology of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care
postpone, or resolve uremia, to ensure the pet experiences the enhancements and accolades: network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care
best possible quality of life. Azotemia associated with chronic hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure
kidney insufficiency may not be reversible. Hospital Upgrades and Enhancements Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the
The kidneys perform several important functions: • New modernized building façade first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery
1. Filtering waste products, primarily urea and creatinine; • Updated lobby and waiting areas coming soon and has remained on the forefront as one of the area’s leaders
2. Regulating electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, • New and improved Emergency Room that features some in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award winning stroke
phosphorus, and calcium; of the lowest wait times in the area and a vertical care area care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and
3. Producing erythropoietin, which helps stimulate the bone for less acute patients coming soon minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine
marrow to produce red blood cells; • Operating Room expansion to allow for new technology and a 24-hour emergency room. For more information, visit:
4. Producing renin, which helps control blood pressure; and additional capacity www.pbgmc.com.
5. Producing and concentrating urine. • Patient rooms are being modernized with comfort in
When kidney function begins to decline, waste products mind
accumulate in the blood, electrolyte imbalances occur, anemia • On-site medical offices have been renovated
can develop, blood pressure problem may occur, and urine
concentration decreases.
MATCHMAKING
Clinical signs of chronic kidney insufficiency can be vague
and may mimic other diseases. The most common symptoms MATCHMAKING
usually noted are increased thirst and increased urination.
REVOLUTION
Other symptoms may include decreased appetite, vomiting, REVOLUTION
weight loss, and poor hair coat. These symptoms may be slowly
progressive, and, if mild, may go unnoticed by a pet owner.
Representing Clients & Couples
Lab work may reveal abnormalities before obvious clinical Up-and-Down The East Coast, Est. 1991.
signs are evident, which may allow treatment to be initiated
sooner and provide the best quality of life for the pet.
Several treatment options can be utilized to help pets
with chronic kidney insufficiency maintain a good quality of
life. Special prescription diets are one of the best long-term
treatments to help maintain appropriate protein levels and certain
electrolyte levels. These diets are available through veterinarians.
Another treatment option is fluid therapy, either subcutaneous
or intravenous. Subcutaneous fluids, which are placed under a
pet’s skin, can be used at home or in the clinic to help maintain
hydration; subcutaneous fluids can be utilized long term to help
with quality of life. Some pets will benefit from subcutaneous
fluids up to several times a week, while others may need fluids
less often. Intravenous fluids are usually reserved for pets who
need more aggressive fluid therapy. Some pets with chronic
kidney insufficiency may have blood pressure issues, and these
pets may benefit from blood pressure medications. Depending
on the chronicity and severity of kidney insufficiency, pets can
experience anemia. If this occurs, medication may be needed
to help correct the anemia.
Chronic kidney insufficiency is a common disease in older
animals; however, pets can live with a good quality of life for
many years after diagnosis with proper management. Annual
lab work may reveal indications of chronic kidney insufficiency PALM BEACHES
well before a pet shows clinical signs. Please check with your
veterinarian to see if your pet is due for his or her labwork. TREASURE COAST
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
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