Current Uses for Stem Cells
Veterinarians have treated the following conditions with Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy, achieving excellent results:
      - Canine Osteoarthritis - hip, elbow, knee and shoulder
      - Canine Immune Mediated Polyarthritis
      - Tendon and Ligament injuries
      - Can be used in conjunction with surgical repair of joints or ligaments
      - 76% of older dogs treated suffer from severe arthritis


PET OWNERS

Are you wondering if stem cell therapy is right for your pet?
Veterinarians who use Vet-Stem services the most have identified their "perfect case" as a pet with arthritis who meets at least one of the following conditions:
      - Is not responding well or can not tolerate pain medication
      - Is not a good surgical candidate due to age or health
      - Has arthritis identified in one or more joints
      - Has immune mediated Polyarthritis
      - Is likely to need long term pain medications
      - Pet owner prefers a natural therapy

Blue Ridge Pet Clinic lead veterinarian, Dr. Carol Rowe, is the only Vet-Stem credentialed veterinarian in the White Mountains.

Pet owners should discuss appropriateness of treatment for their pet and associated costs by calling us at: (928) 367-5950.

How the procedure works

Day One:
The veterinarian collects a small fat sample (about two tablespoons) from the patient. The sample is shipped priority overnight to the Vet-Stem laboratory in San Diego, California.

Day Two:
Vet-Stem processes the fat sample, concentrates the VSRCs (Vet-Stem Regenerative Cells). The cells are shipped priority overnight in ready-to-inject syringes.

Day Three:
The veterinarian injects the VSRCs directly into the injured site.

81% showed an improved quality of life
63% were not re-treated in the first year
83% of owners would recommend Vet-Stem Cell therapy

* Clinical data obtained from veterinarian laboratory submission forms and voluntary owner surveys, courtesy of Vet-Stem Regenerative Veterinary Medicine.

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