A recent cutting-edge development in veterinary medicine is the use of stem cell therapy to enhance healing and support a greater quality of life. Dr. Knehr, a Vet-Stem credentialed veterinarian, is excited to offer adult stem cell therapy to his patients.Stem cell therapy uses regenerative cells to heal injuries to tissues. Vet-Stem Regenerative Cells (VSRCs) are your pet's own cells that help regenerate injured tissues. These VSRCs are derived from your pet's fat, thus are referred to as adult stem cells.
Current uses for VSRCs include treatment for the following:
- Arthritis—Improving pets' mobility and decreasing the need for pain medications
- Tissue repair—Tendon and ligament repair, partial tears
- Consult with your Sun City veterinarian for a full history and examination of your pet; lab-work, radiographs, and other diagnostic tests may need to be performed prior to Vet-Stem Cell Therapy.
- Your veterinarian collects a small fat sample (about 2 teaspoons) from your pet under anesthesia and the sample is shipped overnight to the Vet-Stem laboratory.
- Vet-Stem first processes the fat sample and concentrates the VSRCs, and then the cells are shipped back to your veterinarian overnight.
- Your veterinarian injects the VSRCs directly into the injured site.
- Veterinarian and Owner Checklist for Vet-Stem Regenerative Cell Therapy
- Quality of Life After Vet-Stem Cell Therapy
For more details about this amazing new technology, call Dr. Knehr at Sun City Animal Hospital at 702-228-4411 or visit the Vet-Stem Regenerative Veterinary Medicine website.
Enjoy this fascinating Time magazine article, Stem-Cell Treatments for Pets by Jeninne Lee-St. John.
Watch Vet-Stem client videos and read client testimonials at the Vet-Stem website.
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