Oxygen and your Dog

Learn how you can help your Furry Friend through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

It has been around for years now 

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may sound futuristic or new, but you may be surprised to know that it has been around for quite some time now. Human medicine has been applying it for the over the last 2 decades in healing severe injuries and fast tracking recoveries and, in the process, saving millions of lives. Now, thanks to the rapid advances in science and technology, there are now hyperbaric chambers for designed for animals. And the initial testimonials that this new kind of treatment is receiving from veterinaries are nothing short of mind-blowing. 

How it works 

The chamber is designed to deliver approximately 100% oxygen at a just above normal atmospheric temperature and pressure. This way, the patient (or the animal) can just breathe it in as they would with normal air. The difference, however, is that the air in the chamber has at least more than 20 times the nominal oxygen levels. This not only boosts blood flow but also promotes the immediate healing and recovery of compromised tissues. 

What it cures

Hyper-oxygenation of an animal’s tissues has proven to be effective in treating deep-seated and stubborn infections. Additionally, the boosted air pressure will constrict small blood vessels this decreasing edema, something that is particularly important as far as curing crushed bones and burn injuries goes. What’s more, hyperbaric oxygen therapy also improves collateral blood flow thereby helping the inflamed tissue to heal while concurrently killing anaerobic bacteria and reducing swelling or redness 

Can Work on Almost all Pets 

Early results have shown that almost all pets can make use of the wide range of hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment options. In fact, over 20,000 pets so far (including a tortoise) have enjoyed the benefits of the record quick recovery that the treatment affords pet owners. The positive results include a cat that finally gained relief from a persistent open wound that had taken almost three years now to heal. 

Get in touch with us today to help you find the nearest Hyperbaric Veterinary Oxygen Chamber near you! 

Sources: AV Veterinary Center, Animal Medical Center of Seattle, Animal medical Specialists