Vet Using Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment

Posted June 10, 2008, 9:19 pm in Pets by Growing Bolder


Veterinary surgeons at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists are now certified to do a one-of-a-kind stem cell therapy to treat dogs suffering from arthritic pain.

The Vet-Stem Regenerative Cell (VSRC) therapy is now being used to treat arthritis, as well as tendon and ligament injuries in dogs. This therapy may soon be applied to the treatment of humans as well.

The veterinarians extract fat from the dogs own body, send the fat to Vet-Stem where experts isolate stem and regenerative cells, and then inject those cells back into the animal for treatment. Dr. Jacek de Haan recently used stem cell therapy to treat Maggie Mae, a ten-year-old Australian Shepherd.

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About Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
Established in 1992, AVS is the only veterinary specialty hospital of its kind in Central Florida and one of only four of its kind in the state. It offers access to highly-trained, board-certified veterinary specialists. AVS works in close partnership with general practice veterinarians throughout Central Florida. All clients must be referred by their family veterinarian. For more information visit Affiliated Veterinary Specialists (AVS) or call 407-644-1287.

About Vet-Stem, Inc.
Vet-Stem, Inc. was formed in 2002 to bring regenerative medicine to the veterinary profession. The privately held company is working to develop therapies in veterinary medicine that apply regenerative technologies while utilizing the natural healing properties inherent in all animals. For more information visit Vet-Stem, Inc. or call 888-387-8361.


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