Post by selluwud on Jun 8, 2015 16:46:56 GMT
Interesting article about human amniotic fluid based cells being injected into dogs as a retail vetinary healing therapy. While companies like Ocata are still messing around with early trials some people have already put this similar technology to use. The company website is VetraGenics.com
Stem cell injections for pets
Posted: Jun 08, 2015 7:49 AM EST
Updated: Jun 08, 2015 9:31 AM EST
By Gurvir Dhindsa, Good Day Atlanta anchor
Terri and Wayne Carrel's dogs are like their children. Labs Emma and Gracie and both seven. Recently, while running around the house, Emma tore her A-C-L. After having surgery, she injured the leg again. This time, Dr. Joe Gaston from Crabapple Knoll Veterinary Clinic, suggested the Carrels try an injection of stem cells.
Veterinarians have been using animals' own stem cells for the past five or six years to treat a number of issues- from diabetes to arthritis to ligament damage, but, in the last couple of years- they've starting using human stem cells.
Dr. Gaston says the advantage is that human stem cells can differentiate into any organ- where using an animal's own cells limits the use to a specific area.
The human stem cell injection is also less expensive and less time consuming- The stem cells come from VetraGenics- on dry ice- ready to go-- and from beginning to end, the entire procedure takes only about 30 minutes.
The Carrels were so happy with how well Emma did with stem cell therapy, they decided to use the same procedure on Gracie as a preventative measure.
The cost- around 1-thousand dollars. But, Dr. Gaston says in the end, the animals and owners come out ahead because you are using the body to repair itself- not introducing foreign substances into the body and – saving money by not having to spend money on medication over the course of your pet's life.
The Carrels are counting on it.
Stem cell injections for pets
Posted: Jun 08, 2015 7:49 AM EST
Updated: Jun 08, 2015 9:31 AM EST
By Gurvir Dhindsa, Good Day Atlanta anchor
Terri and Wayne Carrel's dogs are like their children. Labs Emma and Gracie and both seven. Recently, while running around the house, Emma tore her A-C-L. After having surgery, she injured the leg again. This time, Dr. Joe Gaston from Crabapple Knoll Veterinary Clinic, suggested the Carrels try an injection of stem cells.
Veterinarians have been using animals' own stem cells for the past five or six years to treat a number of issues- from diabetes to arthritis to ligament damage, but, in the last couple of years- they've starting using human stem cells.
Dr. Gaston says the advantage is that human stem cells can differentiate into any organ- where using an animal's own cells limits the use to a specific area.
The human stem cell injection is also less expensive and less time consuming- The stem cells come from VetraGenics- on dry ice- ready to go-- and from beginning to end, the entire procedure takes only about 30 minutes.
The Carrels were so happy with how well Emma did with stem cell therapy, they decided to use the same procedure on Gracie as a preventative measure.
The cost- around 1-thousand dollars. But, Dr. Gaston says in the end, the animals and owners come out ahead because you are using the body to repair itself- not introducing foreign substances into the body and – saving money by not having to spend money on medication over the course of your pet's life.
The Carrels are counting on it.