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“I work with Medi-Vet Pittsburgh, a branch of Medi-Vet America, to provide a procedure called ‘adipose (fat) stem cell therapy’,” Dr. McMillen said. “The procedure involves taking an ounce of fat from the animal’s own body and putting the fat through a process where it is broken down and stem cells can be extracted from it. The cells are then added to the dog’s own platelet-rich plasma and injected into the joint that is giving the dog trouble.” Currently approved for use in dogs with arthritis, adipose stem cell therapy could revolutionize the treatment for dogs suffering from joint pain. “What happens is that as dogs age, they often begin to feel the effects of arthritis,” Dr. McMillen said. “The arthritis can keep them from running, jumping, climbing stairs, and other basic activities that they otherwise would do. It can cause them a great deal of pain as well. In the past, the basic option was for pet owners to put their dogs on medication to attempt to increase their quality of life.” According to Greg Stewart, President of Medi-Vet Pittsburgh, those medications can be expensive and have side-effects of their own. “Veterinarians often provide prescriptions for medications that can help control the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis,” Greg said. “The problem with them is that the medications are expensive and that they can cause side effects such as liver problems. The dogs require liver tests every few months to ensure that no additional damage is being done to their body. When a stem cell procedure is performed, there are no side effects because no foreign substance is going into the dog. What is going into their body has already come out of their body.” “It involves a several step process where 20-40 grams of fat are removed from the dog’s side,” Dr. McMillen said. “The fat is mixed with enzymes, filtered, and treated with laser lights to break it down into stromal cells, or a pool of all kinds of beneficial cells. The dormant stem cells that are naturally present are activated and mixed with the animal’s own plasma. Plasma has been known for years to contain pain-killing and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is the perfect conduit for the stem cells.” Zach, a 10-year-old chocolate lab owned by Washington, PA resident Dawn Lee, was among the first to undergo stem cell therapy at Braden Run Animal Hospital in Waynesburg. “Zach had a hip replaced about three years ago and he was diagnosed with spinal arthritis last December,” Dawn began. “He was having a hard time walking any kind of distance and taking stairs. The first vet I visited told me there was nothing that could be done for him except to try to keep his weight down. But my dad had heard about the stem cell procedure and I figured I had nothing to lose by trying.” “Within 24 hours Zach was showing signs of improvement,” Dawn continued. “And after 6 weeks, he was back to full function. I saw continued improvement for six months, and now he has stabilized. When we are out walking, people will say, “there goes a young pup” and I have to smile and tell them he is 10-years-old. It does my heart good to see him feel so good.” Dr. McMillen began performing the procedures last year and has completed 23 to date. Her extensive experience in the field prompted an invitation from Medi-Vet Pittsburgh to be the keynote speaker at a recent meeting of veterinarians from the Pittsburgh region interested in performing the therapy procedures. Dr. McMillen reminds pet owners that In addition to the therapy being safe and effective, the relative cost is reasonable as well. “The cost of the procedure ranges from $1,700-$1,900,” she explained, “One year of arthritis maintenance via medicine and lab tests can cost more than $3,000. A hip replacement surgery can be upwards of $6,000. This procedure is not only less expensive, but less invasive and better in the long term. It is one of the best things I have done as a veterinarian.” Those interested in learning more about adipose stem cell therapy for dogs are welcome to contact Dr. McMillen at Braden Run Animal Hospital at 724-627-5079. Above picture: Zach, a 10 year old chocolate lab and recipient of adipose stem cell therapy, enjoys a vigorous walk on the beach while on vacation with his owner, Dawn Lee of Washington, PA (Greenesaver October/November 2011 Issue)
When my human mom saw the ad in the Herald Standard Newspaper for Braden Run Animal Hospital, she had never heard of AAHA accreditation. In the ad, it said that a voluntary evaluation of more than 900 standards had to be passed, so she had to look up the standards to see exactly what this meant. Many questions went through her mind: Were her animals (I have two step dog brothers, a step dog sister and a step bunny brother) getting the quality care they deserve? Were these 900 standards being met at our vet’s office? I’m glad my mom worries about my care (she’s takes very good care of me and my brothers and sister). To gather information about the AAHA, my mom went to the AAHA website (http://www.aahanet.org/), created an account then reviewed the areas covered by the enhanced standards. My mom always wants me and our family to have the most up-to-date care so the first standard that jumped out at her was the doctor making sure his or her practice is up-to-date on all changes in veterinary medicine. I overheard mom talking and she said that keeping up-to-date with the latest medical advances in veterinary medicine would make sure that we are well taken care of when we need a veterinarian. She also worries about me and how I’m treated. She wants to make sure if I have to stay overnight I get high-quality care. There is a standard that addresses this too. Sometimes accidents happen and we need to see a doctor immediately. She told Dad that there are standards that address emergencies and then explained the AAHA accreditation to Dad. He thought cleanliness of the facility and having procedures for handling contagious diseases were two excellent standards that the AAHA included. My mom and dad always make sure our bedding is clean. They also make sure that we are protected against any diseases and sicknesses. My mom and dad think that after I get the best treatment and care, they should be treated just as good otherwise they wouldn’t want to take me back. The standards address this under the client services standard. After all, if the staff doesn’t treat my mom and dad good, they probably wouldn’t treat me good either. Since I can’t talk (only type ;), how would my mom and dad know if I was being mistreated? The AAHA accreditation gives them the peace of mind to know that the accredited facility is being held to high standards and are always striving for excellence. One last thing that my mom noticed when she was reading the standards was that all staff has the opportunity to continue their education. Since my mom is a teacher, she recognizes furthering ones education is an important part of providing quality care. Learning about state-of-the-art technology, the latest in medical techniques, any new treatments etc. means that my quality of care will be outstanding! My mom also visited the Healthy Pet website (http://www.healthypet.com/) and checked to see if our current vet was accredited. She isn’t L. Mom wasn’t happy. On a positive note, Mom entered my picture in the pet photo contest J. Mom is impressed with the valuable information in this website and really liked the Kids Klub section. Mom has my snack ready so, I wanted to tell you that mom thinks the AAHA-Accreditation means quality care for me and my brothers and sister. It’s the peace of mind that she will have taking me to a facility that has set the bar high to meet such excellent standards. Mom said the fact that it is voluntary convinces her that I will be treated the way she wants me treated. After all, I am her baby J. Melanie A. Dean
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Hello, my name is Camo. I was born on September 28, 2010. My dog mommy is a Chihuahua/Jack Russell and my dog daddy is a Leopard Cur (Catahoula Leopard Hound). My human mommy is having me write this because she is busy getting my mid-day snack ready. 
