Adobe Animal Hospital
24/ 7 EMERGENCY Services Regenerative medicine uses a concentrated form of body fat (adipose) derived adult stem cells to treat traumatic and degenerative diseases, including bowed tendons, ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, and osteochondral defects in dogs. Stem cells are the dog’s own natural healing cells that help regenerate injured tissues.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures and partial tears and severe strains are extremely common in the dog. One sign that is easily apparent besides your dog being lame, is that a dog with an injured ACL cannot sit straight. The ACL injuries affect all sizes, shapes, breeds, and ages. Surgery is necessary to correct these injuries.. The only surgery that Adobe Animal Hospital whole heartedly recommends is the TPLO procedure.
Reptiles and amphibians together make up a group of animals known as herptiles (meaning "bumpy skin"). This group includes, but is not limited to: lizards, snakes, frogs, and toads, turtles, newts and salamanders. All herptiles are ectotherms, that is, unlike mammals they do not produce internal body heat. Instead their temperature is determined by their surrounding environment. Understanding this fact is crucial to proper herptile care and makes caring for herptiles both fun and challenging. Caring for herptiles is not like caring or a cat or a dog but it can be equally rewarding.
Owning an exotic is always a big responsibility. Reptiles, in particular, are very diverse and each species has it own special requirements in order to survive in captivity. It is important that you select a reptile that is best suited for you and your lifestyle.
Dr. Deb Sell, DC has been a licensed California chiropractor for over twenty years with extensive specialty training in animal chiropractic. She is certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association which has world renown as the leader in animal chiropractic education and certification. You can find out more about the AVCA by visiting their web site at www.animalchiropiratic.org.
Before you get an exotic pet, ask yourself why you want it. Do you really like the special qualities of that exotic pet, or do you just want to show off to your friends? There are many reasons why people get an exotic pet. Think about your own reasons and consider the following before you decide to bring an exotic animal in to your home.
