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Using PRP to Soothe Joint Pain in Pets
PRP has become the leading regenerative medicine treatment to alleviate musculoskeletal pain without surgery. It safely and rapidly delivers results that not only reverse symptoms, but also address the root cause of pain to prevent it in the future.
An increasing number of people suffering from acute and chronic conditions have achieved relief with PRP, but it turns out that the value of PRP extends far beyond human use. PRP can also be used to soothe joint pain in pets. If your furry friend is suffering from arthritis, elbow dysplasia, or other joint ailments, PRP has the potential to provide a long-lasting, natural solution.
Signs of Joint Pain in Animals
It can be challenging to identify joint problems in dogs, since they can’t exactly describe their pain. About 20 percent of all adult dogs and 80 percent of geriatric dogs suffer from osteoarthritis joint pain, making it the most common and expensive pet health issue.
If you have a large dog like a Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Boxer, or Labrador, he is more prone to joint conditions like hip dysplasia and arthritis. Many pet owners make the mistake of misinterpreting joint pain as signs of general aging, but joint pain causes specific symptoms for important reasons:
- Your dog plays less and is resistant to go on walks because his body hurts
- Your dog doesn’t get up to greet you at the door as frequently because he is in pain
- Your dog’s soreness makes him grouchy, so he growls if you touch his painful joints
- Your dog isn’t as engaged in exploring new sights and scents because he feels so uncomfortable
These signs and symptoms often begin gradually with sleeping longer than usual, moving with stiffness, and walking with more care than usual. Watch your pet’s behavior carefully to identify potential joint problems and address them immediately.
Using PRP To Improve Your Dog’s Quality of Life
In addition to giving your pet more supportive bedding, improving his diet, and lubricating stiff joints, PRP can be used as a key element in minimizing and reversing your pet’s painful joint condition. This minimally-invasive procedure offers safe and natural cell therapy to not only reduce pain, but also promote healing so your dog can live a fuller and more active life.
PRP is a liquid solution that contains concentrated amounts of your dog’s own blood platelets. When injected into the site of injury, those platelets release growth factors and proteins that promote new tissue growth. Many dogs have shown improvement in their symptoms just hours after their PRP treatment.
PRP in Sarasota, Florida
PRP has proven itself as an integral component of regenerative medicine for people and canines alike. This is why Dr. William Bennett has spent years researching the applications of PRP and using PRP therapies to help his patients overcome severe joint problems. Call (941) 229-1648 now to make an appointment at Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine in Sarasota, Venice, or Bradenton Florida and discover how PRP can improve your own health and quality of life.