In the News---Really!!

Stem Cell Therapy for Animals

On Thursday, June 23rd, Park Cities Animal Hospital performed the first entirely in house stem cell therapy.  What makes this so news worthy?  The whole procedure, from the collection of the adipose tissue, to the processing of the sample, to the injection of the stem cells in the affected joints was all done in one day.

Previously, the sample had to be collected under anesthesia/sedation one day then sent to an outside lab for processing.  This meant the pet had to return on a different day for the treatment(s).  This also meant an additional sedation/anesthesia procedure for the pet if the injection was to be administered directly into the affected joint, not to mention even a further delay in getting our patient some relief.

Stem cell therapy is used in helping to alleviate the suffering from arthritis, hip dysplasia, joint pain, cartilage, and ligament damage.  Dormant cells are extracted from the animal?s fat and processed to separate the stem cells.  They are then activated with Medivets? patented LED technology that we now have available at our Hospital.  Once this process is complete, these cells are injected back into the animal directly into the affected joint(s). These cells then proceed to help in the regeneration of the damaged areas in the bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons.

Dr. David Hille did extensive research and training and in 2008 received certification in this leading edge genetic technology.  He has even had the procedure performed on himself at a hospital in Phoenix.

I believe we can all be sympathetic to the aches and pain that joint problems can cause.    We are  excited to be able to offer this cutting edge technology to our patients so we can alleviate some of those discomforts.

For more information go to  www.medivet-america.comor you can check out the video on youtube at this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vImsjG2QKZ8

 

 

Senior Health 


   At Park Cities Animal Hospital we are committed to helping our patients live longer and healthier lives. Your pet may appear to be happy and robust but the gradual onset of disease, in seemingly healthy pets, will often go unnoticed.  

Pet's age at a much quicker rate than we do.  At seven years of age, depending upon the weight of your pet, in human years they are between 44 and 56 years of age.  As each year passes, one dog year is equal to four to six years, again depending on their weight.  The bigger the breed of dog the more quickly they age.


   Once symptoms do appear, the condition may be more difficult and costly to treat and diagnose. That is why a wellness exam is so important to your pet's quality of life.  Along with the exam, diagnostic testing is the most sensitive and accurate method of early detection of subclinical health problems.

Some of the signs of aging in your pet are:

Cancer

Dental Disease

Joints - Arthritis, Dysplasia and Back Disease

Endocrine System - Diabetes, Hyper and Hypothyroidism, 

Hyper and Hypoadrenocorticism

Gastrointestinal System - Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD 

Liver, Kidney, Heart and Lung Disease

Ocular Problems - Cataracts, Dry Eye and Glaucoma

   Routine testing along with twice yearly health exams can assist with your companion's continued health and/or allow treatment to begin early. This will give you and your pet the advantage over aging.  




URGENT:  
Heartworm Disease Alert


Heartworm infection is an entirely preventable disease; and now, due to a manufacturing problem, it is one that does not have have a cure.  Immiticide, the only licensed product used in the treatment of Heartworm Disease in dogs, is no longer available and we are unsure of when it will be.

It is estimated that  > 80 percent of dogs in Dallas county will become infected if not on heartworm prevention!   At Park Cities Animal Hospital, we believe strongly in preventative medicine for our patients.  It is imperative that all pets are on monthly heartworm prevention and receive annual testing for this disease.



Please call our hospital today at 214-368-8573 for further information.

For more information on Heartworm Disease visit: www.heartwormsociety.org