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Prolotherapy for ACL Injuries
Prolotherapy , also known as ligament reconstructive therapy, is an alternative to surgery for repair of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries. It is a non-surgical procedure that stimulates natural healing. Prolotherapy has been used on humans for decades but only recently has become common in veterinary practice. The dog is sedated for the procedure which […]
Endangered Bears
There are a total of eight bear species and all of their populations are dwindling. The Giant Panda is in extreme danger of extinction due to its localized habitat and highly specialized habits. There are currently fewer than 1,000 wild giant pandas in 25 subpopulations distributed along the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau. Luckily, […]