Stem Cell Therapy

What are Vet-Stem Cells and what do they do?

Vet-Stem Cells:

• Are derived from the animal's own fat
• Contain high yield of mesenchymal stem cells
• Contain many other regenerative cells that produce cytokines and growth factors
• Able to differentiate into multiple cell types
• Able to produce extracellular (structural) matrix
• Available for treatment within 48 hours

What Can be Treated with Stem Cells?

• Current uses include arthritis and soft tissue injuries (tendon and ligament)
• Future uses may include treatment of kidney, liver, heart, and immune mediated diseases
• Greater than 80% of dogs with arthritis have improved quality of life

Important Considerations

• Cell culturing and banked dose processing and additional injections incur additional cost..
• VetStem will store the StemInsure sample for one year at no charge. After one year the cost for storage of the StemInsure sample is only $50 per year.
• VetStem believes there are certain applications where stem cells may not be appropriate. These include: Cancer and Systemic infection

How does the procedure work?

Your veterinarian collects a small amount of fat from your animal under local or general anesthesia. The fat is shipped overnight via FedEx to the Vet-Stem laboratory for processing, isolating, and concentrating of stem cells. The cells are then returned for implantation at the site of the injury or intravenously within 48 hours of collection.

Additional information can be found at: http://www.vet-stem.com/