Arthritis treatment for dogs gives hope

Published: 8:17PM Monday April 26, 2010 Source: Close Up

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They say having arthritis is like living with broken glass in your joints.

It is a crippling condition affecting more than half a million kiwis.

While pills and potions have offered some relief, scientists believe a new breakthrough is offering the brightest potential in years.

Stem cell therapy for arthritic dogs has just arrived in New Zealand and it has given our canine companions a new lease on life.

As Matt Chisholm discovers people living with arthritis also have good reason to be getting a little excited.

For more information visit nzpetdoctors.co.nz

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