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Learn more about Regenerative Therapy options available at our hospital!
Starting the summer of 2019, we are proud to offer the industry leading PRP treatment here at our pet hospital.
We are so excited to have another non-pharmceutical way to help dogs heal from injury. 
Starting October 2021, we are offering stem cell therapy from bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC).
From Companion Animal Health...
​www.companionanimalhealth.com/page/regenerative-medicine

Regenerative therapies, including platelet rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) stem cell therapies, can be used for a wide range of conditions including:
  • Osteoarthritis,
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Burn Wounds
  • Open Wounds
  • Bone Grafts
  • Certain Spinal Conditions
 
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
    Platelet rich plasma contains numerous growth factors that facilitate tissue healing and repair. Growth factors are small proteins that are contained within a compartment inside the platelet called the alpha granule. When a platelet is exposed to an area of damage or to fibrinogen, it becomes activated and changes its shape so that the alpha granule releases its growth factors. These growth factors play an important role in tissue repair by promoting new vessel formation, enhancing cellular proliferation and promoting extracellular matrix formation.
  • Stem Cells (BMAC)
    When stem cells are injected in a concentrated form, they perform various functions to repair and regenerate tissue. They have the ability to differentiate into the surrounding tissue types, which can include bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, muscle, and nervous tissue. Other primary functions of stem cells in regenerative therapy include:
    • Activate surrounding resident stem cells
    • Stimulate new blood supply
    • Recruit additional cell types to aid in tissue repair and “clean-up”
    • Stimulate healing and tissue growth with the release of cytokines and growth factors
    • Decrease inflammation by moderating inflammatory pathways
    • Reduce and/ or eliminate scar tissue
    • Create a scaffold for healing tissues via extracellular matrix
Interesting in reading some studies?
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28018908/
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8301311/

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Watch the video below to learn more.

Taken from "Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Current Concepts in the Management of Inflammation in Osteoarthritis", an explanation of how stem cells can help with osteoarthritis.

What is PRP??? 
Watch the video below to learn about the science behind PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma.