Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Saves Nine-Month-Old Puppy, A Snakebite Victim.
–by Jessica Lawson
When Tootie arrived at SPCA Florida she looked like ALF from the 90s TV show. The nine-pound, nine-month-old Dachshund Mix’s face was swollen beyond recognition from a water moccasin bite.
In human medicine, the healing prop- erties of hyperbaric oxygen have been recognized for at least 20 years. Still, there are only a handful of veteri- nary hospitals in the U.S. that offer HBOT treatment for small animals. Hyperbaric Veterinary Medicine™ LLC is working to change that. Based in Boca Raton, the company provides hyperbaric chambers specifically designed for animals. Its founder, Mr. Edgar Otto (shown left), is an avid
“Honestly, I didn’t realize she was a Dachshund,” said
SPCA Florida’s Dr. Dave Wallenhurst who oversaw Tootie’s treatment. In addition to buprenorphine injections for pain management and clavamox to prevent any infections, Tootie received a one-hour session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Wallenhurst said after that first session her facial swelling reduced by one centimeter, a substantial amount for the dainty puppy. Tootie’s parents Angela and Jerry Siniard said they were
pleased with the HBOT results and took Dr. Wallenhurst’s rec- ommendation for additional sessions. Overall, Tootie received six HBOT sessions and SPCA Florida’s veteri- nary team frequently changed her bandages to prevent infection within the open wounds. Thanks to the highly concentrated oxygen therapy, Tootie was able to make a full recovery, with minimal scar- ring.
“SPCA Florida saved
Tootie’s life and we are so grateful for that technology,” said Angela Siniard.
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pet lover and animal advocate as well as an enterprising entrepreneur. “Knowing that our pets suffer many of the same maladies that we do, I real- ized that hyperbaric oxygen therapy could provide numerous benefits for our four-legged friends,” said Otto. Thanks to the efforts of Otto and Hyperbaric Veterinary Medicine™ LLC, the number of veterinary hospitals offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy is growing and the therapy is beginning to become more widely available. Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments are located at the following veterinary hospitals throughout Florida: Animal Emergency & Critical Care Center of Brevard 321.725.5365 Calusa Veterinary Center, Boca Raton 561.993.3000 Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists, Sarasota 941.929.1818 Homestead Animal Hospital, Homestead 305.247.3845 McClurg Animal Medical Center/SPCA Florida, Lakeland 863.646.7722 Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic, Port Orange 386.788.1550 Pet Emergency and Specialty Services of Jupiter 561.741.4041 Rosewood Veterinary Clinic, Port Orange 386.788.1550 Sarasota Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center 941.923.7260 St. Francis Animal Hospital, Jacksonville 904.674.7223 Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Winter Haven 863.324.3340
For more information visit
www.hyperbaricveterinarymedicine.com or call 800.928.6886.
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