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Joint and spinal issues can be very painful for dogs. Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment used to relieve chronic orthopedic pain in animals. It works by stimulating the growth of a substance called collagen, which will strengthen the ligaments (connect bone to bone) and tendons (connect muscles to bone) in the affected area. Strong ligaments and tendons will then strengthen the affected joint, providing pain relief.
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Joint and spinal issues can be very painful for dogs. Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment used to relieve chronic orthopedic pain in animals. It works by stimulating the growth of a substance called collagen, which will strengthen the ligaments (connect bone to bone) and tendons (connect muscles to bone) in the affected area. Strong ligaments and tendons will then strengthen the affected joint, providing pain relief. If prolotherapy is right for your dog, have the therapy performed by your vet and take good care of your dog at home.
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[[Category:Joint Disorders in Dogs]]
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#* When will my dog start feeling better?
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#* When will my dog start feeling better?
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#* How much does prolotherapy cost?
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#* How much does prolotherapy cost?
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#Schedule an appointment for prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is performed as a series of treatments. Most dogs need four treatments, spaced about three to four weeks apart.
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#Schedule an appointment for prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is performed as a series of treatments. Most dogs need four treatments, spaced about three to four weeks apart. You can either schedule just the first appointment, or schedule multiple appointments at one time.[[Image:Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 2.jpg|center]]
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#* Your vet will determine how many treatments your dog will need.
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#* Your vet will determine how many treatments your dog will need.
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#Allow your vet to sedate your dog. To perform prolotherapy, your vet will inject a sterile combination of medications directly into the affected area. This injection can be painful, so your dog will need to be sedated or anesthetized for the procedure.
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#Allow your vet to sedate your dog. To perform prolotherapy, your vet will inject a sterile combination of medications directly into the affected area. This injection can be painful, so your dog will need to be sedated or anesthetized for the procedure.[[Image:Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 3.jpg|center]]
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#* Because the injection location must be precise, having your dog sedated or anesthetized will help your vet perform prolotherapy more accurately.<ref>https://ift.tt/2Xuj0ND>
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#* Because the injection location must be precise, having your dog sedated or anesthetized will help your vet perform prolotherapy more accurately.<ref>https://ift.tt/2Xuj0ND>
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#Have your vet perform prolotherapy. The sterile mixture of medications will contain dextrose (sugar), a numbing agent, and a vitamin, such as vitamin B12. Injecting this mixture will trigger a localized inflammatory reaction, which will stimulate collagen growth and a strengthening of the ligaments and tendons in the affected area.<ref>https://ift.tt/2Jpy3OW Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 4.jpg|center]]
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#Have your vet perform prolotherapy. The sterile mixture of medications will contain dextrose (sugar), a numbing agent, and a vitamin, such as vitamin B12. Injecting this mixture will trigger a localized inflammatory reaction, which will stimulate collagen growth and a strengthening of the ligaments and tendons in the affected area.<ref>https://ift.tt/2Jpy3OW Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 4.jpg|center]]
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#* The entire procedure should take about 20 to 45 minutes.
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#* The entire procedure should take about 20 to 45 minutes.
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#* Because your dog will need time to become fully alert again after the procedure, your vet will recommend that your dog stay at the clinic for half a day.<ref>https://ift.tt/2Xuj0ND>
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#* Because your dog will need time to become fully alert again after the procedure, your vet will recommend that your dog stay at the clinic for half a day.<ref>https://ift.tt/2Xuj0ND>
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#Wait for your vet to call you. After your dog has ‘come to’ again, your vet or one of your vet’s staff members will call you. They will let you know how the treatment session went and when you can pick up your dog.[[Image:Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 5.jpg|center]]
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#Wait for your vet to call you. After your dog has ‘come to’ again, your vet or one of your vet’s staff members will call you. They will let you know how the treatment session went and when you can pick up your dog.[[Image:Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 5.jpg|center]]
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#* Wrapping the bag in a towel will keep the ice from being too cold against your dog’s skin.
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#* Wrapping the bag in a towel will keep the ice from being too cold against your dog’s skin.
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#Limit your dog’s physical activity. Because prolotherapy provides significant pain relief, your dog may want to run and jump around after a treatment session. However, doing so could keep your dog’s ligaments and tendons from healing properly. Restrict your dog’s activity for at least one to two days after prolotherapy:
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#Limit your dog’s physical activity. Because prolotherapy provides significant pain relief, your dog may want to run and jump around after a treatment session. However, doing so could keep your dog’s ligaments and tendons from healing properly. Restrict your dog’s activity for at least one to two days after prolotherapy:[[Image:Treat Joint or Spinal Issues in Dogs with Prolotherapy Step 8.jpg|center]]
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#* Take your dog only on leash walks.
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#* Take your dog only on leash walks.
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#* Do not allow any running, jumping, or intense playing.
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#* Do not allow any running, jumping, or intense playing.
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== Tips ==
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== Tips ==
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* Each pet will respond differently to prolotherapy.
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* Each pet will respond differently to prolotherapy. Your vet will create a prolotherapy treatment plan just for your dog.
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* Prolotherapy is most commonly recommended for middle aged to senior dogs.
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* Prolotherapy is most commonly recommended for middle aged to senior dogs.
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* Negative side effects of prolotherapy are minimal in dogs. Examples of side effects are some pain and bruising at the injection site.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XrNKil>
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* Negative side effects of prolotherapy are minimal in dogs. Examples of side effects are some pain and bruising at the injection site.<ref>https://ift.tt/2XrNKil>
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* Your dog may start feeling better after just one or two prolotherapy sessions.
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* Your dog may start feeling better after just one or two prolotherapy sessions.
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==Warnings==
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* Prolotherapy should not be considered a substitute for surgery.
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* Prolotherapy should not be considered a substitute for surgery. If your dog’s joint or spinal issues are severe, prolotherapy will likely not be enough to resolve the chronic pain.
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== References ==
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== References ==
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