macoduck Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Posting this for a friend with a non-greyhound. Her small breed dog has arthritis in his wrist. No injuries. Nothing troublesome on xrays. Her vet has proposed drawing a vial of blood (from the neck), spinning it down, then injecting it into the wrist joint. This may also require splinting of the limb for a few days. Anyone ever heard of this treatment? If so, was it successful in the short- or long-term? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I've heard of it being done for people with tennis elbow when the surgery doesn't work, but have not heard of it being used for animals Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Heard of it on horses. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest embarkguru Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I have had it done on my tail bone. Hurts like a dickens but does help for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 The blood bank that our greyhounds donate to have the kits for this. Apparantly it works quite well depending on what the problem is. Platelet Enhancement Therapy Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Yes, in humans,, depending on the age of the dog, and what other meds have been tried, without success, I'd give it a try,, lucky for us our old non-grey has been sucessful on Metacam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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