Stem Cell
Therapy
Stem cells
simply explained are your animal’s own repair cell. They have the ability to
develop into different types of cells in the body during early life and growth.
They serve as a sort of self repair system, dividing essentially without limit
to replenish other cells. When a stem cell divides it has the potential to remain
the same cell type or become part of a cell with a specialized function, such
as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell. Given their unique
regenerative abilities, stem cells offer new potentials for treating diseases.
Examples of diseases and ailments that can be treated are arthritis, hip
dysplasia, joint cartilage damage, ligament damage and tendon damage. Future
treatments include IBD, renal failure, autoimmune disease, ocular disease,
atopy, diabetes and degenerative myelopathy.
Adult stem
cells are highly concentrated in the fat (adipose) tissue. There are 50 to
1,000 times more stem cells in the fat than the bone marrow. The procedure to
extract fat from the patient is much quicker and less invasive than a spay and
your pet’s therapy can be completed in the same day. After the procedure you
are able to take your beloved pet home. In addition, the stem cells are so
plentiful (in counts of millions) that the excess can be banked to be used in
the future!
In a recent
study, 155 canines suffering from moderate to severe osteoarthritis had stem
cell therapy. Four independent veterinarians oversaw the study and results. At
the end of 90 days, 99% of the canines showed improvements in at least one of
three catagories: pain, range of motion, and lameness.
The video link below gives a good explanation. You will need to copy and paste in your browser.
https://vimeo.com/221798851/277905407
Meet Maggie, our first stem cell patient!
Before we met Maggie, she had a previous knee surgery that was not successful. Adding to a painful knee from ruptured cruciate ligament AND medial patellar luxation (popping kneecap) she also has bilateral hip dysplasia. She is a much beloved family member and a wonderful patient. Her normal sweet temperament was affected by her pain and we have some videos of her the day of her stem cell procedure. One is of her in the morning and then the others are after the procedure
Before procedure 4/3/18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOyMuzw6dJE
2 hours afterwards 4/3/18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noUrvqqj_Lk
Her owner picking her up 4/3/18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3mQ2u1JWo8
Maggie 16 days later: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eejxTI4Xqa0
Maggie 13 weeks post stem cell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rHYp1nVQYE
Maggie 6 month post stem cell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKUJ35vGzH4
Maggie 1 year post stem cell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhN0pSM1hXo
Maggie at almost 2 years post stem cell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGi2-RDv02g
Please stay tuned for Maggie's continued improvement!
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