Your Veterinarian and MD Together May Help You and Your Pet to Walk Again.

Severe spinal cord trauma can occur to pets as well as people. This type of injury has typically resulted in permanent nerve damage. Now the ability to heal these nerves may be a reality.

The Center for Paralysis Research at Purdue University has found an implant device that not only helps to regenerate damaged nerves but it also helps to direct their regrowth. Purdue scientists are also investigating the use of a chemical polymer that when applied to traumatized nerve endings, stops the progression of the damage and within hours allows nerve impulses to course through the treated site.

Three-dimensional holograms are being used by veterinarians and MDs to view damaged cord tissue, just as though they were surgically exploring the spot, but without the risks of surgery.

Veterinarians and MDs are helping to unlock the mysteries that occur with spinal cord trauma. By working together we all benefit and that's important because it is "Your Pet…Health Matters."