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Stem Cell Treatment for Canine Osteoarthritis

WestVETS accredited Veterinarians are pleased to offer patients Adicell™, a patented procedure that uses stem cells derived from fat for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. Suitable candidates are treated with their own stem cells harvested from fat and injected into diseased joints. Animals suffering from osteoarthritis treated with Adicell™ have shown a significant reduction in pain within 10-14 days of treatment. Dogs can continue to improve over a 6 month post treatment period and the duration of effect is long term with those animals treated initially in 2008 requiring no further treatment to date.

Over 250 dogs with osteoarthritis have been treated with Adicell™ in Australia since March 2008 with very good success. Greater than 80% of dogs showed significant improvement following treatment with less than 10% of patients failing to respond adequately. More recently case selection has become more stringent and results are likely to reflect this with even higher success rates.

Similar success rates have been reported by VetStem, a company in the USA where thousands of dogs have been treated for osteoarthritis with adipose derived stem cell therapy.

Severely Arthritic Hip

Severely Arthritic Elbow

Stem Cells and the Degenerate Joint

The Adicell™ procedure utilises adult stem cells as opposed to the controversial embryonic stem cells. Adult stem cells are found in particularly large numbers in fatty tissue. These stem cells have the ability to differentiate into connective tissue cell types, providing support and affecting the immune response, providing an anti-inflammatory effect.

You might expect that the improvement seen is the result of regeneration of the articular cartilage, however the response to treatment in dogs is so rapid that it is more likely to be due to the anti-inflammatory effects of the stem cells. The prolonged duration of effect is thought to be a consequence of the cells ability to implant within the joint as well as their capacity for self renewal.

The Procedure

During the Adicell™ procedure 20-40 g of fat is harvested from the groin area under general anaesthesia. This fat is processed in our inhouse laboratory to isolate the stem cells which are injected back into affected joints. The Adicell™ procedure allows us to harvest sufficient cells to treat multiple joints at the same time with no extra cost. For this reason we recommend all Adicell™ candidates have a full series of screening xrays taken to identify subclinically affected osteoarthritic joints that would benefit from treatment.

If you think your pet may be candidate for stem cell therapy please don’t hesitate to phone us for further information.

New Mobile Vet Service

Introducing WestVETS Door to Paw House Call Service which offers a convenient and flexible house call service for your family pet. Find out more...

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Digital Radiology

We obtain exceptional image quality via the use of state of the art digital radiography, both in the clinic and while 'on the road'. Digital radiography provides an unrestricted field of use through its portablility. Enhanced image quality allows precise examinations to be performed using computer generated digital technology.

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Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy is a revolutionary approach to the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. Ask our vets for more information.

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Even the most caring pet owners are often unprepared for the fees associated with pet accidents and emergencies. These unexpected costs can be controlled with pet insurance. With the protection comes peace of mind. Our staff can provide further information.

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