Inflammatory disorders in pets - Stem Cell Safari, League City TX

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Inflammatory Disorders

Inflammation plays an essential role in the body’s immune response and is the body’s natural attempt to heal itself after an injury. Chemicals are released into the blood or affected tissues from white blood cells to protect the body against foreign invaders, increase blood flow to the area in need and repair damaged tissue. This is considered “good” inflammation, referred to as acute inflammation. The other type of inflammation is seen as not so good (bad), problematic and plays a role in some chronic diseases; referred to as chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is long-term and persistent and happens when the body sends white blood cells to a perceived threat that does not require an inflammatory response. Therefore, the white blood cells call to action have nothing to act on and end up attacking organs or other necessary cells and tissues. By definition, inflammation is the body’s natural response to a problem. So, although chronic inflammation is perceived as “bad”, it certainly makes us aware of bodily issues that might otherwise go undetected. Stem cells helps the body heal itself by restarting the healing process, rejuvenating damaged tissue and reducing inflammation.

Sprains

A sprain is damage to a ligament (usually a tear to the ligament) that occurs when the joint associated with…

Spinal Cord Injury

If your pet cannot walk today, but could walk yesterday or last week, he or she has spinal cord injury….

Non-Healing Wounds

Figure 1. Stages of Wound Healing Wound healing has been studied as long as there has been damage to skin…

Medial Shoulder Instability

Medial Shoulder Instability (MSI) occurs when the shoulder joint becomes unstable and unable to hold the weight of the dog….

Iliopsoas Injury

Iliopsoas Injury of the muscles occurs in dogs after a fall, slip or overstretching. The iliopsoas muscles are the main…

Biceps Tendonitis

Medial view of the shoulder joint. Biceps Tendonitis is a common cause of lameness in dogs. Biceps Tendonitis, or Bicipital…

Acute Liver Failure

Acute Liver Failure occurs in dogs when 70% or more of the function of the liver is lost due to…

Achilles Tendon Injury

Achilles Tendon Injuries in dogs can be degenerative or traumatic and can be complete or partial. Traumatic issues include tears,…