Ask Dr. Amanda -- Stem Cell Therapy
Linda L. from Cincinnati asks:
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"My dog has had an injury or arthritis in his "wrist" area and has been on anti-inflammatories off and on for about a year. I heard about stem cell therapy and am wondering if I should go to the expense of trying it. Do you have an opinion on it?"Dr. Amanda replies:
The first thing you need is an actual diagnosis which could involve an MRI, ultrasound or simple x-rays. If your dog is suffering with arthritis, then stem cell therapy is not likely to be terribly helpful. If the issue is a soft-tissue injury, then stem-cell therapy is potentially helpful. Stem cell therapy is now considered mainstream therapy for tendon and ligament injuries in sport horses.
If you have arthritis, an injectable product such as Adequan or Polyglycan may provide relief. If your regular veterinarian has exhausted her treatment options, you might consider a veterinarian who is familiar with adjunctive therepies such as chiropractic and accupuncture.
The information contained herein is for general informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not for the specific diagnosis, treatment or care of any animal. Dr. Amanda Rizner, DVM, her employer, Todd Chrisman and Marshfield Kennel (jointly and severally) cannot be held liable in any way for the use or misuse of information appearing on this web site, even if the information contained herein is wrong, incomplete, or misleading.
Contributing to and using this web-site does not establish a veterinary relationship between you, your pet and Dr. Rizner or her employer.
The “Ask Dr. Amanda” feature of this web-site is not a direct communications method with a veterinarian. All questions become the property of Todd Chrisman and Marshfield Kennel. They may be edited, combined with similar questions, held for use at a later date or ignored.
Please see a licensed veterinarian of your choosing for the diagnosis, treatment and care of your pet.
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