Cutting-Edge Care with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
At Coastal Animal Referral Emergency, we offer cutting-edge veterinary care, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help your pet recover faster. This innovative treatment can significantly benefit pets with various conditions, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and fighting infection.
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a pressurized chamber filled with pure oxygen. This increased pressure allows for more oxygen to be delivered throughout your pet's body, accelerating healing processes in several ways:
- Promotes Tissue Repair: Increased oxygen levels stimulate the growth of new blood vessels and collagen, essential for wound healing.
- Reduces Inflammation: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps reduce inflammation that can impede healing and cause discomfort.
- Fights Infection: Hyperbaric oxygen creates an environment less hospitable for bacteria, aiding in the fight against infection.
How Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Benefit Your Pet?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be a valuable tool in treating a variety of conditions in pets:
- Chronic Wounds: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help accelerate healing in stubborn wounds, such as those caused by pressure sores, burns, or surgical incisions.
- Fractures: Increased oxygen delivery can promote bone healing and reduce healing time.
- Skin Conditions: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve blood flow and oxygenation to the skin, aiding in the management of conditions like diabetic ulcers or dermatitis.
- Neurological Issues: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be beneficial for pets with certain neurological conditions by improving oxygen supply to the brain.
- Smoke Inhalation: ASPCA recommends hyperbaric as the gold standard in treating smoke inhalation after a fire.
- Inflammation Related Injuries: From acute pancreatitis to age-related soreness, hyperbaric can reduce the inflammation to make your pet feel better.
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Right for My Pet?
Our experienced veterinary team will evaluate your pet's individual needs and determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a suitable treatment option. This therapy is a safe and well-tolerated procedure for most pets.
Under pressure, the 100% oxygen can travel 3-4 times further in the body, which is very beneficial for many conditions:
- Slow-healing wounds
- Inflammation
- Autoimmune diseases
- Snake bites
- Spinal cord injuries
For pets with chronic wounds or delayed healing, consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Schedule a consultation with our team. We'll discuss your pet's specific needs, and determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help boost healing and recovery. Contact us today to learn more.