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Immunotherapy: a new treatment to relieve osteoarticular pain in dogs and cats suffering from osteoarthritis. Anti-NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) monoclonal antibodies prevent the binding of NGF to its receptors on nerve endings and on certain anti-inflammatory cells, thereby reducing the sensation of pain.

This new type of treatment (therapeutic monoclonal antibodies / immunotherapy) is active for 1 month by subcutaneous injection. It complements the various treatments offered to relieve joint pain in dogs and cats:

- Immunotherapy (Bedinvetmab): therapeutic monoclonal antibodies for pain associated with osteoarthritis
- Weight management
- Targeted feeding for joint pain
- Dietary supplements
- GoldTreat (Gold implants)
- Laser therapy MLS
- Anti-inflammatory drugs (piprants...)
- Acupuncture
- Neural prolotherapy
- Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy

© Dr Luc Beco

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