Adipose Stem Cell Therapy

The first two dogs we performed the stem cell procedure on and Dr. Jim Rummel, Allison, Patti, and Thelma - the Stem Cell team for that day.

Regenerative Cell Therapy

So just what is animal Adipose cell regenerative therapy?

Stem cells are the basic building blocks of life, the cells upon which tissue grows and bodies are built. Animal adipose stem cell regenerative therapy can lengthen and rejuvenate the quality of life for adult dogs, cats and horses suffering from osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, ligament and cartilage injuries and similar ailments. The treatment uses the animal’s own stem cells to heal its body.

What is involved in a Adipose Stem Cell Procedure?

A small sample of Adipose tissue (fat) is surgically removed from the thorax or inguinal area of the dog or cat under general anaesthetic and processed to obtain cells termed stromal vascular fraction (SVF) which include bone marrow stromal cells, follicular dendritic cells, & mesenchymal cells along with many beneficial proteins that encourage bone formation, liver cell regeneration, nervous system regeneration, wound healing, vascular rebuilding, skin repair, damaged cells to repair themselves, and cell re-growth.

So what does that mean for you and your pet?

The new state of the art MediVet “in clinic” stem cell therapy has a number of advantages. First, the MediVet system allows your pet’s veterinarian here at Camboro Veterinary Hospital to perform the entire stem cell procedure in the clinic and in a same-day hospital visit. Which means that most animals can go home the same day they are admitted for the procedure.

By eliminating the need to ship the surgically harvested stems cells to an outside laboratory the entire procedure can be completed on the same day thus eliminating the need to bring your pet back for a second visit and further sedation. MediVet further enhances viability of its stem cells by adding “platelet rich plasma” (PRP) to the stem cells and then placing the mixture in a patented laser chamber for 10 minutes. The platelet rich plasma is obtained from the patient’s own blood and contains growth factors which encourage the stem cells to divide and multiply. The laser bath stimulates the dormant stem cells by using photons to increase cellular energy.

The greater the number of live stem cells that are available for injection into the suffering pet, the greater the chance of success. The cells are injected either intravenously (via the blood stream.) or directly into the pet’s affected joints. Once in the body these repair cells will not only go to the site of damage but will then change into the cell type needed for repair i.e. cartilage cells, tendon cells, or bone cells. Some day soon stem cell therapy may be used to treat internal organ disease as well as musculo-skeletal problems.

Considering how many older dogs develop severe arthritis, tendonitis or desmitis (ligament inflammation) to the point that they become very painful and unable to walk, stem cell therapy becomes a lifesaver. Presently stem cell therapy has been used to treat all sorts of orthopedic problems such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, cruciate ligament tears, non-union fractures, osteochondritis and much more. Although not recommended by MediVet, veterinarians have used Medivet stem cell therapy to treat non-orthopedic problems such as degenerative spine and nerve disease, kidney disease, and liver disease. If MediVet stem cell therapy is performed on any disease other than orthopedic problems the pet’s caregiver must sign a “compassionate use” agreement. The success rate of MediVet therapy when used strictly on orthopedic problems is well over 70%. The reduction of pain and lameness is expected to be seen within 20 and 60 days post op but sometime takes as long as 90 days.

For more information on MediVet Stem Cell Therapy go to the “frequently asked questions” abbreviated “FAQ” on their website www.MediVetAmerica.com or view the videos that will help you better understand the procedure. Once you have done your on line research and are interested in pursuing the possibility of stem cell therapy for your pet then call our clinic and set up an initial consult with one of our stem cell certified veterinarians so that they can evaluate your pet as a possible candidate for the procedure and answer any other questions you might have.

Call today to set up your pet’s regenerative cell therapy consultation.

See our Stem Cell Therapy Slideshow.