The Cat & Dog Stem-Cell Therapy Process
Stem cells are the repair cells of the body. When isolated, activated, and re-administered to the patient, stem cells have the capability to reduce inflammation and pain while helping to rebuild bone and soft tissue.
In stem-cell therapy, stem cells are drawn from the fat, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood of an animal of the same species as your pet and used to help treat your dog or cat.
Your veterinarian will inject the stem cells into the injured, diseased or damaged area of your pet's body. The stem cells will then be able to replace or help repair the damaged or dead tissues, reducing inflammation, alleviating pain and promoting the growth of new tissues.
What does stem-cell therapy treat?
Veterinary stem-cell therapy can be effective in helping to treat a range of injuries and diseases in cats or dogs including:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Damaged ligaments
- Fractured bones
- Osteoarthritis
- Liver and kidney disease
- Oral disease in cats (stomatitis)
Is stem-cell therapy right for your pet?
It can be challenging to predict the final results of stem-cell therapy. There are some situations in which cats and dogs respond very well to stem-cell treatment at first but later relapse. However, in other situations, pets will display incredible improvements that have lasting results.
Our veterinarians will determine your cat's or dog's suitability for stem-cell therapy based on the laboratory supplying the stem cells. Factors that determine a pet's suitability for this procedure include your pets age, breed, general health, previous treatment and response history, severity and duration of your their condition, and your pet's sedation risk.