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sportschick · 09-21-2023, 11:29 AM

Hi all, so I wanted to give you guys an update on Beanie's little stick legs and the treatment I have done so far in the hopes that it will help some of you.

On July 3rd, Beanie had Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections done to all of her legs. The procedure was a lot more involved than I thought and she was put under full anesthesia, her legs and shoulders were all shaved and she was given some pretty strong injectable pain meds. Needless to say, it was a rough couple of days afterwards. The procedure requires blood to be drawn, it is then spun down and all the "good" stuff is separated (the stem cells and plasma) and then that is injected into the affected areas of her legs. It is considered regenerative medicine.

I had to keep her "quiet" for 2 weeks, take her back for a check up and then I could resume walking and letting her play with her beloved squeaky balls. It took about a month for her to fully recover and for me to see any results. It was like, all of a sudden, she just started bouncing around again like she used to! And we have been going for 2 - 3 walks a day with NO LIMPING!! We are able to do a couple of 10 - 15 minute walks, and a 20 - 25 minute walk, dependent upon the weather of course. Does she slow down a little at the end of the longer walk, yes, as do I. LOL. We are two old broads now.

She is also still doing the underwater treadmill, floor exercises and getting cold laser treatment every week. The best thing about the PRP treatment is now I can concentrate on building up her legs again, especially her back ones so that the luxating patellas can be "encased" better.

All in all, I consider the treatment to be a success. I don't know how long it will last, but I definitely would do it again. I am also going to explore the options of acupuncture and chiropractic. I will do this after my pet insurance renews so that I don't have to worry about the spending cap that I have.

Pet insurance is now really expensive, but TOTALLY necessary because I wouldn't be able to do the things to help my doggie live a good, old lady life!

Anyway, I encourage anyone to do some research into PRP treatment and also stem cell therapy.

09-21-2023, 11:29 AM	#28
sportschick Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reading, MA Posts: 261	Beanie update Hi all, so I wanted to give you guys an update on Beanie's little stick legs and the treatment I have done so far in the hopes that it will help some of you. On July 3rd, Beanie had Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections done to all of her legs. The procedure was a lot more involved than I thought and she was put under full anesthesia, her legs and shoulders were all shaved and she was given some pretty strong injectable pain meds. Needless to say, it was a rough couple of days afterwards. The procedure requires blood to be drawn, it is then spun down and all the "good" stuff is separated (the stem cells and plasma) and then that is injected into the affected areas of her legs. It is considered regenerative medicine. I had to keep her "quiet" for 2 weeks, take her back for a check up and then I could resume walking and letting her play with her beloved squeaky balls. It took about a month for her to fully recover and for me to see any results. It was like, all of a sudden, she just started bouncing around again like she used to! And we have been going for 2 - 3 walks a day with NO LIMPING!! We are able to do a couple of 10 - 15 minute walks, and a 20 - 25 minute walk, dependent upon the weather of course. Does she slow down a little at the end of the longer walk, yes, as do I. LOL. We are two old broads now. She is also still doing the underwater treadmill, floor exercises and getting cold laser treatment every week. The best thing about the PRP treatment is now I can concentrate on building up her legs again, especially her back ones so that the luxating patellas can be "encased" better. All in all, I consider the treatment to be a success. I don't know how long it will last, but I definitely would do it again. I am also going to explore the options of acupuncture and chiropractic. I will do this after my pet insurance renews so that I don't have to worry about the spending cap that I have. Pet insurance is now really expensive, but TOTALLY necessary because I wouldn't be able to do the things to help my doggie live a good, old lady life! Anyway, I encourage anyone to do some research into PRP treatment and also stem cell therapy.