Category: Arthritis
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Benefits of PRP Therapy for Canine Osteoarthritis and Tendinopathy
At Pet Pain Relief we specialise in advanced, non-surgical therapies for dogs living with chronic pain. Among the most promising regenerative treatments we offer is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, used to support healing in conditions like osteoarthritis and tendinopathy. We use the Cell Therapy Sciences PRP system, a veterinary-specific platform that enables sterile, high-quality PRP…
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Thoughts about supplements
Joint supplements are so widely available and heavily advertised that one would be forgiven for thinking their benefits in managing osteoarthritis are undoubted. But, the evidence available is mixed. The most consistent evidence demonstrates improvements in mobility in dogs with ostearthritis treated with marine sourced omega-3 fatty acids. In some studies, the addition of omega-3…
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Arthritis: where does it hurt?
You might think that the answer is obvious – the word arthritis is derived from greek (arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation), however recent studies on the mechanisms involved in pain are demonstrating that damage to joints is often only the first step, and suggest that identification and treatment of each part of the pain pathway may…
