How BioSIS Helped Save a Boxer’s Life
Boxers hold a special place in the hearts of many dog lovers. Atlas, a rescue from Florida, is one of them. Atlas was in line for an amputation due to a large sarcoma mass tumor that had grown on his leg. Dr. Steven Whittle, who worked with the Atlanta Boxer Rescue on special cases, heard about Atlas and volunteered to help.
Dr. Whittle could see that the Boxer’s situation wasn’t good, with Atlas facing either an amputation or euthanasia. Still, he wasn’t convinced those were the only solutions available for the friendly pup. He chose a more optimistic approach, introducing BioSIS from Vetrix to the treatment plan.
Giving Atlas a Fighting Chance
Dr. Whittle felt certain advanced treatments would give Atlas a better chance to live a long and happy life. Having used BioSIS successfully to help many other patients in his veterinary practice, he had the knowledge he needed to make the right decision for Atlas’s surgery. Dr. Whittle felt positive knowing BioSIS would support the tissues in Atlas’s leg once the tumor was removed, providing regeneration for healthy healing.
What Makes BioSIS from Vetrix Different?
• Vetrix BioSIS supports tissue repair, resulting in a remodeled, functional tissue without any premature breakdown of the material, calcification, or tissue erosion that can occur by synthetic materials.
• BioSIS acts as a scaffold where the patient’s cells migrate and integrate. Over time, cells lay down their own collagen, which matures to form strong, permanent tissue repair.
• BioSis provides permanent healing and long-term strength, while also resisting infection through the body’s own defense mechanisms.
Surgery Using BioSIS Begins
Atlas’s surgery was one of complexity. The team worked with Dr. Whittle to remove what had become a giant tumor for the mid-size dog. With a successful separation of the mass, Dr. Whittle began his work using Vetrix BioSIS ECM Technology. Applying two high-tech skin grafts, he was hopeful the regenerative treatment would work its magic to heal Atlas’s leg with no complications.
BioSIS from Vetrix Heals Again
It was no surprise to the veterinary team to see Atlas thrive as he healed from his BioSIS surgery. Yet no one was happier than Atlas’s adopted owner, forever thankful for Dr. Whittle’s insight to use BioSIS to save his dog’s life for six more years of quality living.
Learn More About BioSIS from Vetrix
Vetrix regenerative medicine, including BioSIS, rethinks healing to deliver innovative treatments to overcome illness, surgery, wounds, and eye conditions. Learn why veterinarians around the world count on Vetrix for exceptional patient care. Contact us today.
