Is Stem Cell Therapy suitable for your pet?
We are now able to offer your pet Stem Cell Therapy. To find out if this treatment is suitable for your pet, please Contact us, or read on for further information ...
Does your pet:
- Experience the pain of arthritis?
- Suffer pain or disablement from long term injury?
- Show signs of Hip Dysplasia?
- Suffer from Ligament (e.g ACL) or tendon injures?
- Experience ongoing orthopaedic surgery problems?
The In-house Adipose Stem Cell procedure developed by Medivet Pty Ltd has been used successfully on many Dogs, Cats and Horses for the treatment of osteoarthritis and bone and ligament injuries both here in Australia and abroad. This treatment is now an affordable way to treat animals suffering from a range of degenerative diseases.
The Adipose Stem Cell Procedure can be a very viable alternative to:
- Drugs for long term pain management for arthritis
- Some orthopaedic procedures
- Ligament and tendon damage in dogs and horses
- Post orthopaedic surgery to promote faster healing and tissue regeneration
This procedure is non controversial as no embryonic cells are used, only cells obtained from your animal’s own fat tissue.
What are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are unique in that they can differentiate into many different types of tissue including muscle, nerve, cartilage, bone, fat, liver and more.
They occur naturally in the body and are naturally drawn to areas which are damaged once they have entered the body. They then quickly go to work to repair the damaged tissue in the problem area. Studies have shown that these stem cells help repair damaged cartilage and bone tissue, decrease inflammation (and pain), heal damaged cells, prevent further cell deterioration and promote active tissue regeneration.
Unlike the stem cell therapy that has been used in human medicine for many years - this new technology uses only adult cells harvested from the pet's own body. This means no embryonic cells are involved so no ethical or moral values are at stake. In addition to this, the new technology allows us to be able to harvest more cells than any predeceasing technologies and activating them through state of the art LED Light Technology. It's a completely natural process - just the body’s own stem cells healing itself with a little help from modern technology by Medivet.
How are Animals treated with Stem Cells?
Firstly, the "dormant" cells are harvested by removing around 20 grams of fat from your pet's body, just behind the shoulder blade. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia, taking only 20 minutes or so. Then your pet rests and recovers from the anaesthetic. Meanwhile we process the fatty tissue to harvest and activate the cells. This takes about two hours.
The whole procedure is conducted ‘in house’ and in real time meaning your pet will be a ‘day patient,’ in and out in less than one day!
How effective is the procedure?
The successful use of fat-derived stem cells as a natural therapy to promote regeneration of problem areas has been recorded in well over 6,000 procedures. This Australian Breakthrough Technology is now being used in over 10 countries globally and results have shown that over 90% of dogs undergoing the procedure show a vast improvement in their quality of life and a reduction in any pain levels present.
Owners have reported:
- Greater range of motion of affected joints
- Less obvious signs of pain
- Less difficulty rising and walking
- Reduced need for ongoing anti - inflammatory medications
- Happier, healthier and more energetic pets loving life
Is the procedure suitable for my Pet?
The Adipose Stem Cell Procedure is suitable for but not limited to Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia, Cartilage Damage, Ligament Damage and damaged Tendons. Stem cell therapy is not suitable for cancer patients or patients with active infections.
Do all Veterinary Clinics offer Stem Cell Therapy?
No. The Adipose Stem cell procedure is only available through specific accredited clinics and specialist centres. Eastern Hills Veterinary Clinic uses the Medivet Advanced Stem Cell Technology and is an accredited clinic that can process the harvested fat sample using specially purchased laboratory equipment. This means we can complete the procedure from start to finish in just one day. It also means we can offer this procedure at a more affordable price.
Please Contact us to find out if Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine is suitable for your Pet.
