Dexter the Beagle from San Francisco

Dr. Wright and the staff at Medvet Cincinnati saved my dog’s life.   To be clear, this procedure is a CURE, not a treatment.  I hope my story can help other pet owners understand just how special this process is and encourage any dog parent to go through with it. 

My dog, Dexter, was a healthy 4 year old beagle.  So full of energy and life. Out of nowhere, he collapsed one day and was breathing heavily on the ground.  After emergency treatment and evaluation, he was diagnosed with a genetic arrhythmia, called reentrant tachycardia.  Later, Dr. Wright and her team determined the arrhythmia was actually caused by an accessory pathway.  It was a devastating diagnosis as there was no cure.  Our local vets, while super helpful, informed us that this disease was genetic and could only be managed with medication.  It would be ongoing and carried the risk of sudden death at any time.  My wife and I were so devastated, and couldn’t imagine our  beloved Dexter suddenly dying at any moment.  Luckily, our vet did inform us of another option: the special ablation procedure that Dr. Wright had pioneered.  This is a common procedure in humans, but still a new process for animals.  

This procedure, if successful, would literally burn away the problem and cure our sweet Dexter so he could live a normal full life.  It was a very scary proposition, to travel all way to Cincinnati from San Francisco.  However just the chance that he could be cured, was worth all the unknown scariness of the process. 

I researched airlines and boarding options and came to find there are very real  solutions to all these logistical challenges.  Dexter was able to fly in the cabin with me and stay in a local hotel for the operation.   

It was very scary, but 100% worth the effort. After the procedure, Dexter fully recovered and has been completely cured.  My wife and I are eternally grateful to Dr. Wright and the staff and Medvet.  They saved his life and we cherish him every day.  

We can never thank Dr. Wright enough for her dedication and accomplishment in pioneering this procedure.  If I can do anything to ease the concern of other dog parents going through this difficult process, I want to do it.    My personal email issmfattouh1@gmail.com.  It would be an honor and privilege to assist any owners who have questions or concerns to provide insight into how to make this process smoother.  Please feel free to reach out at any time.

Thanks,
SF