Wow, it is ever great to see what has happened and developed in veterinary medicine in such a short time! Here at All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall, CA, we just can’t contain our enthusiasm about the advanced treatments that are now available for your active pets: stem cell and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapies! Also referred to as “regenerative medicine,” these are special in that they aren’t just treatments for symptoms, such as pain or inflammation, but rather are based on using your pet’s own natural healing cells to heal damaged tissues from the inside out by working with their immune system and aiding their body in healing itself in ways we never thought possible before.
Understanding Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cells are, essentially, the body’s “blank slate” cells. They can, like the bacteria in finish, become different sorts of tissue — say, bone or cartilage or muscle — wherever the body most needs them. When these cells are delivered to a damaged tissue, they don’t just tamp down inflammation; they actually help regenerate lost or destroyed lung tissue.
At All Creatures Veterinary Center, Newhall, CA, we frequently perform this treatment for:
- Joint and Bone Support: It is effective in arthritis, hip dysplasia, and fractures by regenerating damaged cartilage and bone tissue while reducing chronic pain.
- Rehab After Injuries: Can accelerate the body’s ability to heal ligament tears (such as a CCL injury) and injuries involving soft tissue.
- Internal Support: We use it as support for chronic diseases like kidney and liver failure, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), etc, helping promote organ tissue regeneration and reduce internal inflammation.
- Skin & Spinal Care: This can be an important aid in rehabilitating ailing dogs suffering from IVDD or even dog wounds; it helps to heal chronic skin and disc conditions.
The Power of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Twist’s PRP therapy is a little different. We collect a small amount of your Pet’s own blood, concentrate the platelets (which are filled with natural growth factors). After we return this “super concentrated” plasma into an injured part of the body, it becomes an extremely powerful signal to the body that causes it to expedite its natural healing process.
At All Creatures Veterinary Center, Newhall, CA, we commonly perform PRP for:
- Soft Tissue Support: Great for muscle strains, tendonitis, and Achilles injuries to get pets back up and running more quickly.
- Faster Wound Healing: Dental procedures. A lot of time after a surgery, we employ PRP to aid in tissue healing, going back together stronger and more quickly.
- Pain Control: Along with the stem cells, PRP is a great tool to minimize inflammation in arthritis and hip dysplasia, making the patient more mobile.
- Tough Healing: Offers relief for difficult skin conditions that have resisted traditional treatments, such as hot spots and chronic ulcers.
How These Therapies Work Together
So basically, the main goal of both treatments is to figure out the symptoms and repair the source of the problem. The stem cells focus on replacing the damaged cells with new and better ones; on the other hand, PRP grows those cells and tells them exactly what to do.
At All Creatures Veterinary Center, Newhall, CA, we know that every pet is unique, which is why we look at their specific health history to examine which treatment is right for their recovery.
For more information, you can reach us at (661) 291-1124.
