You genuinely care about and want the best for your animal buddy. You give them good food, regular checkups, and a safe environment. But sometimes, your pet may have a condition that makes their life harder. Is it possible to alleviate their discomfort?

It may be possible with a novel technique called stem cell therapy. It uses the pet’s cells to heal and grow tissues. Here is how it works.

What Are Stem Cells, and What Do They Do?

Amazingly, stem cells can become any form of cell in the body. They can make new tissues by dividing and growing. They can transform based on what the body requires.

This treatment takes stem cells from your pet’s fat, blood, bone marrow, or another animal of the same kind. The vet puts the stem cells into the area that needs help, like a joint, a wound, or an organ. 

The stem cells then go to the hurt tissue, ease the inflammation and pain, and make new tissue grow. The new tissue is more like the old tissue than the scar tissue that usually forms.

What Can Stem Cell Therapy Treat?

Stem cell therapy can treat many conditions in pets, especially those that involve swelling, wearing out, or hurting tissues. Among the most successful applications of stem cell treatment are:

Osteoarthritis

This long-term condition makes joints ache, stiffen, and move less in pets. Stem cell therapy can lower inflammation, fix cartilage, and make joints work better.

Bone and Joint Injuries

These include breaks, ligament rips, tendon damage, and hip problems. Stem cell therapy can make healing faster, bring back strength, and avoid problems.

Spinal Cord Injuries

These can make pets lose movement, feeling, or body control. Stem cell therapy can help nerves grow, restore function, and improve life.

Gum Disease

This common problem in cats makes gums swell, hurt, and lose teeth. Stem cell therapy can ease inflammation, heal sores, and save bone.

Kidney Disease

This condition worsens over time and affects the kidneys’ ability to clean waste and balance fluids in pets. Stem cell therapy can make kidneys work better, slow the worsening of the disease, and lessen signs.

Does Stem Cell Therapy Suit Your Pet?

Stem cell therapy is not for every pet or condition. It may not help some diseases or cancers. It may also have risks or side effects, like infection or cancer.

Asking your veterinarian is the best approach to determine if stem cell therapy can benefit your pet. Your vet will check your pet and do tests to assess their condition. They will then discuss the pros and cons with you to help you decide if it is the best option for your pet.

Conclusion

Stem cell therapy can help pets with chronic tissue problems. It can reduce inflammation, pain, and tissue damage. But stem cell therapy is not a miracle. It may not work for every pet or condition. It may have risks or side effects. 

Ask your vet if your pet can try stem cell therapy and what to expect. Your pet depends on you for their health and happiness. Explore different options and follow your vet’s advice. You can help your furry friend live a long and cozy life.

For more on stem cell therapy, visit Highland Veterinary Clinic at our Evansville, Indiana office. Call 812-710-4300 to schedule an appointment today.