Arthritis isn’t just for humans

When arthritis has your knees creaking and your joints aching, it can be a miserable time. Your pets may feel your pain as well.

Stem Cell Treatment Helps Pets with Arthritis and Hip Dysplasia

Val-U-Vet, a chain of six modern animal hospitals in Central Florida, is pleased to announce the adoption of a new medical procedure that is relieving pain in pets. Pets suffering from severe degenerative diseases, such as arthritis and hip dysplasia, can enjoy life again after undergoing adipose stem cell therapy.Sanford, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 Veterinarians at Val-U-Vet are performing adipose ...

Overfed, sedentary pets packing on the pounds

Pets are getting fatter because of their increasingly sedentary lifestyles and they are being overfed, and more than one in seven cats and dogs in Ohio are now overweight or obese, according to a new report.Pets that pack on the pounds are more likely to develop debilitating medical conditions that can reduce their quality of life and result in hefty veterinarian bills for owners.

Therapy helps pets get, stay healthy

Jules spent three months in physical therapy recovering from arthritis and a ruptured ligament in her leg – unremarkable except for the fact that Jules isn’t human.

Americans Spending More Money on Their Pets Than Ever

Americans are expected to spend $52.87 billion this year on their pets including things like grooming, dog acupuncture and health care and food.