Veterinary HBOT - What veterinarians say ?

Veterinary Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (VHBOT) is an addition to the treatment options available in veterinary medicine, crossing over from human medicine in the past decade while HBOT is being used in human medicine for over 40 years. The use of veterinary hyperbaric oxygen therapy is continuing to grow in popularity as the benefits of its use become more apparent. Veterinarians use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a variety of conditions for its simplicity. 

The fact is that a hyperbaric oxygen chamber does not know what indication it is treating and whether it is treating a human or animal.

Dr. Ravi Seshadri was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised primarily in India.  After completing his BVSC degree and a rotational internship at the Madras Veterinary College. Currently at Advance Veterinary Care (AVC), located in Salt Lake City, UT has several years of experience in emergency surgery.

As an advocate of hyperbaric oxygen in veterinary medicine Dr. Seshadri shares AVC's plans to use hyperbaric oxygen at AVC include: Carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation injuries, clostridal myositis and myonecrosis, crush injury, other acute traumatic ischemia, enhancement of healing in selected problem wounds, exceptional blood loss, intracranial abscess, necrotizing soft tissue infections (necrotizing fasciitis), osteomyelitis (refractory), skin grafts and flaps (compromised), and thermal burns.

Prof. Noel Fitzpatrick, Founder and Managing Director of Fitzpatrick Referrals, U.K has spearheaded a number of world class initiatives, said: 

I have seen hyperbaric oxygen therapy produce encouraging results in America for a range of orthopaedic, neurologic and wound-associated conditions. At Fitzpatrick Referrals we are committed to providing optimal treatment options for each and every animal entrusted to our care. We have therefore welcomed hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct to our existing therapeutic modalities for specific indications. We are enthusiastic about the potential and look forward to sharing our outcome results in an evidence-based fashion as we move forward. Our core ethos is to provide all of the options for all of the animals all of the time, and the addition of veterinary HBOT as part of a customised care package for our patients adds an exciting new dimension.

Calusa Veterinary Center, Dr. Andrew Turkell works with the hyperbaric oxygen chamber: Dr. Turkell has performed more than 1,200 treatments at the Calusa Veterinary Center.

Here’s how it works: An injured or sick animal is placed inside the hyperbaric chamber to receive 100 percent oxygen flow to tissues. Inside, a dog or cat is safely and painlessly able to absorb up to four times the normal amount of oxygen, benefiting organs, tissues and body fluids. 

Treatments, on average, take about an hour. Inside this ‘den-like’ chamber, many pets relax and often fall asleep, so sedation is rarely necessary.

HBOT is effective in reducing inflammation to hasten post-surgical recovery and to ease arthritic pain or address difficult-to-heal wounds. It is used on pets with hypoxia (too little oxygen) who swallowed water in near drowning or inhaled smoke in house fires. It is being used to enhance tissue oxygenation for pets with pancreatitis, spinal cord lesions, cardiac conditions and certain types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma. And, it is used on pets undergoing rehabilitation to regain mobility after surgery to repair torn ligaments as well as recover from snake or spider bites.

Dr. Turkell, who has been practicing veterinary medicine for more than three decades, has always been interested in alternative therapies that could complement traditional veterinary medicine. Already credentialed in stem cell therapy, Turkell is among the first veterinarians to use HBOT in his practice. 

“HBOT has really revolutionized veterinary medicine,” he says.

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Dr. Terry Medinger: Our practice is pleased to include hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) among the many effective treatment options available to our pet patients.

Internal Medicine Specialist and Medical Director Dr. Terry Medinger at VCA Aurora located in Aurora, Illinois  is a believer of HBOT in veterinary medicine and results it may achieve. "I am very happy that hyperbaric oxygen therapy has become recognized as an additional and important method of therapy for veterinary patients. I am extremely excited to be able to provide this form of therapy for my patients and strongly believe, given the results achieved in human medicine with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, that I will be able to elevate the level of care I am able to provide my patients and thereby help patients that historically did not respond to conventional treatment.  I look forward to being able to provide my clients this treatment option accompanied with a better prognosis for their pets." 
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Dr. Ronald Lyman: “We have given over 27,000 individual hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments over the past 11 years, which makes this the most-used piece of equipment at our hospital,” says Ronald Lyman, DVM, DACVIM, founder and president of the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Fort Pierce, Fla. “The results in many types of diseases are absolutely life changing for patients.” Lyman says he’s found hyperbaric oxygen therapy helpful for traumatic injuries, chronic osteoarthritis, orthopedic surgery recovery, severe anemia, and even global brain ischemia.

“I would not want to practice veterinary medicine anywhere without a hyperbaric chamber,” concludes Lyman. “I would feel I was not doing the best for my patients.”

Thanks to their small-animal chamber, Lyman says his operation has become known as a wound treatment center and now receives referrals from all over the country and beyond. “I derive more satisfaction from treating patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy than anything else,” he says. “It has absolutely reinvigorated my practice.”

“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is making its way into veterinary medicine and has been for the past 10 years, especially for companion animals,” Lyman explained. He describes oxygen therapy as a “tremendous clinical tool that’s changed the outcome of so many medical cases,” specifically referring to patients with pancreatitis. He also notes that the therapy is used to treat anemic animals, skin wounds and spinal injuries.

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Dr. Lyman, is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He has lectured on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) at the North American Veterinary Conference and at The International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium.

Since 2010, has traveled the United States conducting Safety/Training/Usage educational seminar programs for the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, for veterinary hospitals and teaching facilities implementing the use of HBOT. Dr. Lyman assisted in the placement of the first small animal Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber in a university veterinary teaching hospital at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He provides on-going weekly HBOT Safety/Training/Usage instruction to the faculty and staff at the teaching hospital. Dr. Lyman serves as Medical Director for RKLyman, LLC a professional consulting firm that provides education, tools and training for the use and marketing of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in veterinary medicine.
http://veterinaryhyperbaricsafety.com/dr-ron-lyman/

Auburn University CVM (College of veterinary medicine) - Pet owners now have the option of receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a part of their animal’s healing and recovery treatment through the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).

Auburn is one of the small number of veterinary medicine colleges offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, according to Dr. Lenore Bacek, assistant clinical professor and head of the Emergency and Critical Care service section.

“Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is beneficial for a variety of medical conditions including wounds, snake bites, neurological diseases and rehabilitation, smoke inhalation and carbon dioxide toxicity, near drowning and choking, pancreatitis, among others,” Dr. Bacek said. “Treatment in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber increases pressure around the patient and causes the body to dissolve more oxygen into the blood, thus improving and speeding up the healing process.”

During veterinary hyperbaric oxygen therapy the patient is placed safely and comfortably in a hyperbaric chamber designed specifically for small animals. At a maximum of 2 Atmospheric Pressure (ATA), and closely monitored by trained staff, 100 percent pure oxygen treatments are given one – two times daily. 

“We will be offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a package service,” Dr. Bacek said. “When a patient undergoes hyperbaric oxygen therapy, treatment will be customized to the specific treatment program and recovery plan.”

According to publicly available medical literature, hyperbaric oxygen therapy results in reduction in swelling, stimulation of new blood vessel formation into the healing/swollen tissue, a reduction in pressure caused by head or spinal cord injuries, improved would healing, and improved infection control. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be of great help to veterinary patients by speeding up the healing process and may reduce or eliminate the need for more invasive procedures such as surgery, oftentimes resulting in a net savings of time and cost of treatment for pet owners. http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/blog/cvm-news/hyperbaric-therapy-now-available-auburn-college-veterinary-medicine/

Animal Emergency & Referral Center in Ft. Pierce, FL: Over the past few years it has been very rewarding for the doctors and staff to observe the clinical improvement of the many cases treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Animal Emergency and Referral Center. The addition of this HBOT therapy has resulted in an obvious enhancement of our ability to successfully treat many critically-ill patients.

Teresa Garden, DVM: Chief veterinarian and owner of Animal health & Healing. HBOT is still an under utilized modality in veterinary medicine. HBOT has been used since the 1950s to treat humans with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. It was first used in the late 1990s to treat traumatic brain injuries in veterinary patients. Several veterinary schools now have them and the number of facilities offering HBOT is growing. HBOT is covered by many pet insurance plans.

HBOT is covered by many pet insurance plans in the USA.

Edward B Leads, DVM, DACVS - Animal Emergency Medical Center - We offer HBOT to our veterinary patients and referral clients, with the acceptance of trusted and established pet insurance organizations, and deliver consistently positive results in challenging and difficult cases.

HBOT is a useful addition to other standard therapies for many types of illnesses in a variety of clinical situations and is most often given in combination with other modes of therapy.

Generally hyperbaric oxygen therapy results in reduction in swelling, stimulation of new blood vessel formation into the healing/swollen tissue, a reduction in pressure caused by head or spinal cord injuries, improved would healing, and improved infection control.  Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be of great help to veterinary patients by speeding up the healing process and may reduce or eliminate the need for more invasive procedures such as surgery.

Veterinary Specialty Care,  North Charleston, SC: Peter Brofman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology & Internal Medicine)

We offer the highest quality specialized medical and surgical care available for your pet. I have been somewhat frustrated by the limited number of treatment options available for my patients with strokes, spinal or brain trauma, disk disease, etc…, so I initiated incorporating HBOT into our hospital. I soon found out how effective it could be for other conditions as well. Some of the other conditions include snake bites, trauma, skin burns and crush injuries, inflam­matory diseases, anemia, etc. https://veterinaryspecialtycare.wordpress.com/2014/04/10/364/

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a recent addition to the treatment options available in veterinary medicine, crossing over from human medicine only in the past decade. It is continuing to grow in popularity as the benefits of its use become more apparent. Veterinarians use hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a variety of conditions, and its simplicity makes it ideal for patient comfort. http://veterinaryspecialtycare.com/diagnostic/hyperbaric-therapy-chamber/

Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center (VCVREC) Fullerton Avenue Whitehall, PA We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care, using the most advanced technology available. We are proud to introduce our newest veterinary medical treatment, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). This safe and painless treatment has been proven beneficial not only to humans, but also to pets.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is often used in conjunction with other specialty treatments, and we recommend that our patients follow up with HBOT in order to continue their healing process.

Peace Love Pets Veterinary Care, PLLC: Many animals can benefit from oxygen therapy. This treatment allows the bloodstream to utilize more oxygen, thereby promoting faster healing. Oxygen therapy is useful for a wide variety of cases such as wounds, abscesses, fractures, and much more. It is our goal to stay on the cutting edge of veterinary medical technology, and oxygen therapy is one of the many ways in which we do that.
https://peacelovepets.org/veterinary-services/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/

MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO) - Dr. Robert Hancock, a board certified surgeon and owner of South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists.

A groundbreaking medical procedure for pets is showing promising results.  It involved the use of a hyperbaric oxygen tank. "We are essentially using oxygen as a drug in this case." Hancock says he uses the oxygen tanks to treat dogs with severe injuries and those that are recovering from major surgeries. Every animal that undergoes surgery at the clinic receives one of the treatments.  

"With hyperbarics, the key is that any tissue that has suffered damaged blood supply, it can help.  Spinal cord injuries, head trauma, major wounds, burn wounds, smoke inhalation,"

Hancock performs a lot of ACL surgeries on dogs. He says that's one of the most common recoveries where the hyperbaric chamber show significant results.

"Typically the next day after surgery, there's quite a bit of swelling in the leg.  One treatment here will pull almost all that swelling out of the leg." Says Dr. Robert Hancock. http://wgno.com/2016/06/22/its-the-only-one-in-louisiana-and-it-could-help-your-dog-walk-again/

The University of Florida, Small Animal Hospital: Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy is available and used worldwide in human medicine, with many scientific publications reporting beneficial effects for human diseases and in animal models, its use in veterinary medicine is relatively new, occurring during the beginning of 2000

Internal injuries with extensive tissue damage, such as pancreatitis, spinal cord and brain injury are also likely to respond favorably to the treatment, veterinarians say. The DVM who initially arranged for the equipment at UF estimates he’s used the chamber 750-800 times in the last 18 months and feels it is very effective for any

kind of trauma.

Animals that receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy typically feel no discomfort, other than perhaps feeling some anxiety at being in a confined space, Dr. Justin Shmalberg said. “To a dog, it’s like diving down into water, with increased pressure around the body,” he said. “Anyone who has free-dived deeply knows that you need to be able to clear your ears. After that, most animals tend to fall asleep.” 

A pet owner writes: “We are completely overwhelmed with joy that Dr. Vigani and the staff at the UF Small Animal Hospital were able to save Jackie’s life,” Jan Smith said. “Not only did they save her life, but they saved her from having surgery on her skin from the immense swelling”.

Care Veterinary Center, Case Study - Frederick, MD:  A 7-year-old female spayed pit bull terrier who presented to another facility for persistent front leg lameness. She was referred to CARE Veterinary Center in October 2014 after her radiographs revealed bilateral RUIN lesions and supraspinatus tendonitis. Her owners elected to proceed with more aggressive therapy in hopes of not having her symptoms recur and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) was added.

The HBOT treatments aid in decreasing inflamation and promoting bone healing. After ten treatments which were completed over the course of one week, the lameness had resolved and the radiographs showed improved bone density. We are pleased to report that Toni has continued to do well since her hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments.

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Care veterinary center, Frederick, MD - There are now thousands of human healing centers offering HBOT – and a small but rapidly growing number of veterinary practices – in the US. CARE is proud to be the only animal health hospital in the state of Maryland offering HBOT.

Already we have treated multiple envenomation cases along with wound care.  Most notably was Carson, a four-year-old Whippet who got into a dogfight with his housemate.

Following wound care, Carson underwent his first of three HBOT treatments to help expedite healing. He was hospitalized for overnight pain management and supportive care. There was a notable decrease in swelling and drainage after his second HBOT treatment. Carson was able to go home that day. He returned the next day for his third HBOT treatment. The veterinary specialists at CARE were extremely pleased with the decrease in swelling

Importantly, had HBOT not been available, Carson’s healing would have been prolonged and he would have needed more extensive surgeries, bandage changes and possibly a feeding tube. HBOT’s ability to deliver more concentrated oxygen decreased inflammation, promoted blood flow, and in conjunction with certain antibiotics, decreased his risk of infection. He was also able to keep more of his own skin. Without HBOT, the affected area would have had far more dead tissue, requiring more surgery and a longer recovery. 

Thanks to HBOT, he was able to eat within a few days of injury and overall gain a better quality of life when compared to treatment that does not include HBOT.

Clinically documented, safe, and affordable, companion animals throughout the region now have the option of using this revolutionary technology when needed.

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Jacksonville, FL:  St. Francis Animal Hospital - Dr. Susan Green Shelton. A revolutionary piece of medical equipment that safely and painlessly delivers healing oxygen to stimulate stem cells and help repair organs, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) delivers a massive influx of oxygen – even to areas with poor blood flow – resulting in remarkable benefits that cannot be achieved with any

other therapy.

The results are dramatically accelerated healing in spinal cord and brain injuries as well as slow-healing wounds, stubborn infections, burns, pancreatitis and snake and

Spider bites.

This state-of-the-art veterinary equipment allows our skilled staff to expedite healing and handle cases that might otherwise be hopeless. Our commitment to the latest technology also demonstrates how your pet’s health and well-being are a top priority for us.

A 13-year old Golden Retriever three days prior to the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatment, had been bitten in the face by a water moccasin and his owners couldn’t afford to treat him with expensive anti-venom. Upon completion of the first HBOT treatment, the swelling of Nettington’s muzzle was reduced by 4 inches. And less than 24 hours after the first HBOT treatment, the swelling in Nettington’s muzzle had reduced so significantly, it was nearly back to normal. The canine received a total of three HBOT treatments and was released two days after his initial treatment. “I have never seen snake bite swelling reduced so significantly in such a short amount of time,” said St. Francis Animal Hospital founder Dr. Susan Shelton.

“We are happy to be a part of the San Marco community and we are especially pleased to be the first and only veterinary practice in Jacksonville to provide the revolutionary hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment. With the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatment center, St. Francis Animal Hospital will be able to provide cutting-edge treatment to expedite healing and treat cases that might otherwise be hopeless,” said St. Francis Animal Hospital founder Dr. Susan Green Shelton.
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Sixth Street Veterinary Hospital – MacClenny FL: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been used for over 20 years in human medicine and more recently has begun to be used in veterinary medicine.  Our HBOT chamber is made exclusively for small animals and our staff has been trained and certified in its safety and operation by the vendor. 

The pet typically requires no sedation.  Most cases involve 2 to 4 sixty minute treatments over a 24 to 48 hour period.  HBOT is covered by most pet insurances for covered conditions under their policies.

HBOT has shown great success rate with: Snake Bites – Most dogs go home 24 hours after the bite with no pain or swelling after a single dose of antivenin and 2 to 4 HBOT treatments, without the need for additional therapy such as plasma. Severe wound infections and tissue damage especially crushing injuries, dog attack wounds, and wounds with vascular compromise. Fracture healing, intervertebral disc herniation – this is a great option for clients who cannot afford surgery, or for post op recovery and rehab and inflammatory conditions such as pancreatitis.

Aurora Animal Hospital,  LA  - Many animals can benefit from oxygen therapy. This treatment allows the bloodstream to utilize more oxygen, thereby promoting faster healing. Oxygen therapy is useful for a wide variety of cases such as wounds, abscesses, fractures, and much more.

During the procedure the patient is placed in a comfortably sized chamber where the oxygen can be pressurized. This allows the oxygen to be absorbed at a higher rate, which means that swelling is reduced. The stimulation of new blood cells is also promoted. Most patients feel calm and relaxed while in the chamber and many take naps throughout their treatment.

It is our goal to stay on the cutting edge of veterinary medical technology, and oxygen therapy is one of the many ways in which we do that. 
https://auroraanimaldoctors.com/services/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/

All Creatures hyperbaric care , Tx - Elevating tissue oxygenation using Hyperbaric Oxygen (Oxygen under Pressure) promotes natural healing and recovery will take place at an accelerated rate. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an important tool in animal medicine.

From military and police dogs, therapy dogs to companion animals this therapy will save lives and shorten recovery. The indications for this therapy modality are scientifically proven. This is a "do no harm" adjunctive and stand alone therapy that is pain-free and can save your pet's life.  

Life saving, healing oxygen chambers bring new hope for animals and their owners. We are saving and changing animal's lives daily. http://hbottogo.com/hyperbarics/

Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic, Florida is among the first in the nation to have this revolutionary piece of medical equipment in order to provide your pet with the best in health care.

Medicare has recognized the validity and healing properties of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in humans for twenty years. Just recently, an animal hyperbaric chamber (smaller and more compact than a human chamber) has been introduced for small animals.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in veterinary medicine is the same as in human medicine and is designed to effectively deliver oxygen to tissues in the body. HBOT is useful in a variety of clinical situations and is most often given in combination with other modes of therapy. HBOT reduces swelling and inflammation, eases pressure and edema caused by head or spinal cord injuries, stimulates new blood vessel formation in healing tissues, improves control of infection and promotes wound healing. Some conditions that HBOT are used for are: wounds/burns, head/spinal cord trauma, stem cell therapy, post surgical swelling, crushing injuries, sepsis, pancreatitis, necrosis, stoke, snake/spider bites, bone infection, smoke inhalation, post cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, sinusitis and much more. Most patients require no sedation and remain calm and relaxed during the treatment.

East End Veterinary Center, NY - Offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), an innovative medical treatment that aids in recovery by reducing swelling, controlling inflammation and stimulating new blood vessel formation in healing tissues.

To perform this therapy, your pet is placed in a large, specialized chamber with a pressurized flow of pure oxygen, allowing more oxygen into the bloodstream to speed up the healing process. Inside the chamber, pets lie on a soft blanket and rest or sleep while the oxygen goes to work on wounds, swelling, burns, and other injuries or illnesses. Your pet will be comfortable and relaxed during these extremely beneficial treatments with the total treatment time ranging from 1 to 2 hours, usually repeated twice daily. When your pet begins to use the affected limb or otherwise regains strength and function, the treatments are discontinued and your pet will be feeling more like him or herself. 

Our veterinarian-administered HBOT treatment can be used to treat:

Post operative swelling * Snake bites * Serious wounds and burns, especially those that are not healing * Head or spinal trauma *Near-drowning or asphyxiation *Smoke inhalation * Pancreatitis * Anemia * Arthritis * Pneumonia

Scottsdale vet clinic uses oxygen therapy to treat animals: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been used for years in human medicine to treat a range of conditions. But now, one Scottsdale animal clinic is using hyperbaric therapy to help animals, as well.

"This hyperbaric chamber allows us to pump higher levels of oxygen into animals' blood streams than they could ever get in there, said Dr. Bill Langhofer with the Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic. 

Oxygen therapy can be extremely effective treating traumatic brain injuries. But that's not all. "It's also good quite a few other diseases where oxygen is needed to help tissues heal," Langhofer said. The therapy can help with rattlesnake bites, near-drowning incidents, and heat stroke.

The hyperbaric chamber may have been a lifesaver for one little dog who had a trauma of her own. "Cutie Pie"  was rescued from the Kayenta Animal Shelter where there was overcrowding. At 12 weeks she went in to be spayed.

Alex Gallagher with Salt River Animal Rescue says Cutie Pie had complications coming out of anesthesia during her spay surgery and began having seizures. So shelter staffers rushed her to Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic, the only emergency clinic in the Phoenix with the hyperbaric technology. "When she came here to the hospital he was having continuous seizures, said Langhofer. "We actually had to put her under anesthesia for approx 16 hours to stop the seizures." The hyperbaric chamber worked wonders, and little Cutie Pie is back to her active, playful self.

"This is a really good example of how hyperbaric can help save a brain in an animal that has gone without oxygen for awhile and how how quickly they can recover with this type of technology."

http://www.azfamily.com/story/35980987/scottsdale-vet-clinic-uses-oxygen-therapy-to-treat-animals

Piedmont Animal Emergency & Referral Center, NC - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or “HBOT” is most often used as an “adjunctive treatment.” This means that is employed in conjunction with other forms of pet health care and is a part of the total medical treatment package or care regime. Oxygen, provided at optimal levels can have profound anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and tissue healing benefits. It can accelerate healing dramatically and assist in conditions where there is an oxygen deficit.

Conditions which HBOT has shown a good success rate: • Severe skin and tissue damage • Fracture healing • Major systemic or local infections • Intervertebral disc herniation • Inflammatory conditions such as pancreatitis • Nerve damage • Post-surgical swelling and recovery • Acute ischemic conditions • Infectious conditions such as severe wound infection, * some aspects of neurological degeneration • Problem wound such as burns, ulcers, gangrene and necrosis • Stimulating new bone cell activity • Brain/nerve damage • Arthritishttps://www.piedmontvets.com/services/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/#

Veterinary Neurology and Pain Management Center of New England - Dr. Stephanie Kube: She said most of her treatments stem from human medicine, adapted for animals. The clinic is equipped with hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber.  It’s now used in humans for such things as healing chronic sores and burns. Dr. Kube said she also treats animals that have had strokes with hyperbaric oxygen.

AV Veterinary Center, Lancaster, CA: By treating your pet with 100% oxygen under atmospheric pressure. Healing time is reduced with issues such as wounds, lacerations, degloving injuries, and snake bites. HBOT also aids in the recovery of patients with medical conditions such as Pancreatitis, Arthritis, and patients having to undergo surgical procedures.

Diane Levitan VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), Veterinary Specialist: Installed a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at her practice, Peace Love Pets Veterinary Care in Commack, New York, and is enthusiastic about its many benefits for her patients. “Oxygen delivered by HBOT can make the difference between cell death and cell recovery,” she says.

“There is no question that the addition of this treatment modality will enhance our ability to successfully treat many disease conditions. Over 1,000 human hospitals use HBOT; now we can apply that technology to our pets. It’s phenomenal.”

( Dr. Levitan is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She received a Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. A board-certified specialist in small animal internal medicine, Dr. Levitan has also performed clinical research; lectured and taught courses in ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopy; published in veterinary journals; and serves as a consultant for many businesses.) 

Diane Levitan, Diplomate ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) , gives her presentation at the 2013 ACVIM Conference in Seattle, WA on the subject of Hyperbaric Oxygen and its benefits in treating small animals. 

Kindly watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUsJySUjGD0h