Pet Rehab & Therapy
The Future of Care: Stem Cell Therapy in Pets
Veterinary medicine is growing and evolving all the time. At Schertz Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be on the forefront of the ever changing face of our profession. Stem cell therapy in pets is a newer therapy that’s offering unprecedented options for our patients. Keep reading to learn more about this treatment modality and how…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On: Treating and Living with Pet Cancer
Hearing that your pet has cancer is a pet parent’s worst nightmare, and one that becomes increasingly more likely as a pet ages. Pets, especially dogs, get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans, and over half of pets above the age of 10 will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point. The first…
Read MoreHow Pet Laser Therapy Can Alleviate Pain and Speed Up Recovery
New advancements in post-operative recovery, pain management, and treatment options for age-related conditions have enhanced traditional treatment options and encouraged faster healing. Cold laser therapy is one such technology that has had incredible benefits where we once relied on scalpel surgery and medication alone. While laser therapy may sound a little “sci-fi”, many pet owners…
Read MoreTell Me Where it Hurts: Pet Pain and Pain Management
Did you realize that not too long ago, most people believed that animals did not experience pain? Thankfully, we know better now. Unfortunately, pet’s still can’t verbalize their pain, which makes it challenging to detect and treat. However, there are ways that our pets do communicate with us, even if they don’t have the words…
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