AdiCell and alternative treatments for canine arthritis
AdiCell™ is a simple procedure that puts to work your dog’s own regenerative cells to repair damaged joints. There are other, older treatments for canine arthritis. These are drugs, supplements and major surgery such as hip or knee replacements.
Treatment alternatives for osteoarthritis:
AdiCell uses cells from your dog’s fat tissue to heal an arthritic joint, such as a hip or knee.
- No risk of rejection of cells as they come from your dog’s own tissue sample
- Non invasive procedure
- One day, one off treatment for a damaged joint
- Excellent results in all dogs treated to date
| Veterinary services for AdiCell™ |
Explanation for this service |
| Complete AdiCell treatment |
Removal of fat cells, reinjection into dog’s joint |
| Complete veterinarian examination |
Health and well being assessment |
| Neurological examination (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system) |
Sensory and motor response assessment, e.g. your dog’s reflexes
Determines whether the nervous system is impaired |
| Osteoarthritis examination |
Rheumatoid arthritis may need to be ruled out with testing |
| Radiographic assessment (xray) |
Xrays of relevant joints
Determines whether bone spurs are present in damaged joints |
| Blood testing |
Blood testing identifies pre existing health conditions |
Gait analysis (how your dog walks)
Regeneus GAITFour system for animals is unique in Australia |
Measures stride length, stance time, symmetry and peak vertical pressure for each limb |
| C.T. Scan (detailed medical images with xray and computer technology) |
Rules out underlying conditions (spinal, bone tumours)
Accurately assesses the extent of the arthritic condition
Identifies OCD lesions (lesions that involve both bone and cartilage) |
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Does your dog have joint pain?
Arthritic dogs may take medications and supplements to manage joint pain. This is not a cure and effectiveness varies in individual dogs. Drugs mean your dog takes in chemicals, which may have side effects over time. Additionally, the ongoing cost of osteoarthritis drugs year after year may be difficult for some pet owners.
Potential side effects of drugs
- Liver toxicity
- Reduced kidney function or even kidney failure
- Gastro intestinal upsets including vomiting, diarrhea and ulcers
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy or loss of energy
Examples of medications for osteoarthritis
Meloxicam
- Non steroidal, anti inflammatory drug
- Acts as an pain killer (analgesic)
Carprophen
- Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug
- Relieves pain and inflammation
Pentosan polysulphate
- Disease modifying osteoarthritis drug
- Protects and supports recovery of cartilage (connective tissue)
Dietary supplements
- A wide variety of dietary and mineral supplements on the market
There are surgical options for canine osteoarthritis, such as a total hip replacement or knee replacement. Not surprisingly, this is complex surgery, painful for the dog and costly. These surgeries actually alter the dog’s anatomy. For example, a total hip replacement involves chopping off the top of the thigh bone (femur).
Major surgery also introduces foreign bodies in the animal.
- Cement (chemicals)
- Metals (hardware in the joints)
Potential side effects of invasive surgery
- Bacterial infection
- Wound or healing issues
- Breakdown of foreign bodies introduced, such as cement and metals
Some hip replacement techniques use cement. This cement can break down after 6 to 8 years. This is a problem in older dogs whose hip replacement was at a younger age. Cement implants become loose and cause pain.
Worse, if these surgeries fail then alternatives are poor. Surgery has altered the dog’s anatomy.
If your dog suffers from continual joint pain then euthanasia, or putting your pet to sleep, may be the only alternative left. This is a difficult option to contemplate for pet owners.
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