Platelet-Rich Plasma: The Healing Power Within Your Pet’s Blood
Platelets play an integral role in the body’s ability to repair injured tissues.
When your pet gets injured, their body immediately goes to work repairing the damage. One of the first things that arrives at the site of injury? Platelets. Most people know platelets for their role in forming clots to stop bleeding—but that’s just the beginning of what these incredible cells can do.
Here at Two Rivers Vet Hospital, we’re proud to offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy—a regenerative medicine treatment that uses your pet’s own blood to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and restore comfort naturally.
How Does PRP Work?
Platelets are packed with signaling proteins and growth factors that tell the body where to focus its healing efforts. When concentrated and injected into an area of injury or inflammation, they act like a beacon—attracting repair cells, stimulating new tissue growth, and reducing inflammation.
The process is straightforward:
A small amount of blood is drawn from your pet.
The blood is processed in a specialized centrifuge to concentrate the platelets.
The platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the affected area.
Because PRP is made from your pet’s own blood, there’s no risk of rejection or allergic reaction, and the procedure does not require surgery.
When Is PRP Used in Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinary surgeons and general practitioners alike are recognizing the power of PRP to help pets heal faster and more comfortably. It’s used frequently during or after orthopedic surgeries—like ACL repairs or fracture repairs—to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate healing.
But PRP isn’t just for surgery patients. It’s also used to support recovery in pets with:
Osteoarthritis and joint pain
Tendon injuries
Pancreatitis (to help calm internal inflammation)
Corneal ulcers (to promote tissue repair in the eye)
Skin wounds and hot spots
For many pets, PRP helps bridge the gap between medications and more invasive treatments, offering a natural, biologically-based approach to healing.
Convenient and Cost-Effective Treatment
Creating PRP for your pet costs approximately $500, which includes collection, processing, and the first injection. After that, additional doses will be stored right here at TRVH for up to three months, allowing for convenient follow-up treatments, if needed.
This makes PRP a cost-effective regenerative therapy, especially for chronic or recurring conditions that benefit from multiple treatments.
Why Choose PRP for Your Pet
PRP represents a growing shift in veterinary medicine—from treating symptoms to supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Whether used as a post-operative aid, part of a pain management plan, or an alternative to more aggressive interventions, PRP can make a meaningful difference in your pet’s comfort and recovery.
At Two Rivers Vet Hospital, we’re proud to stay at the forefront of regenerative medicine, offering advanced options like PRP and stem cell therapy to support long, healthy, and happy lives for your pets.
If you’d like to learn more about whether platelet-rich plasma therapy could benefit your dog or cat, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
