Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Dogs. Cats. Horses.
A practical, minimally invasive option to support comfort, mobility, and healing.
When your animal starts slowing down, limping, or feeling stiff after rest or activity, it can be hard to know what the next step should be. Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is one option we use to help support comfort and mobility using your animal’s own natural healing processes.
PRP is a minimally invasive therapy made from a small sample of your animal’s blood. It is commonly used to support joints, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues, especially in animals dealing with chronic arthritis, stiffness from age, or lingering soreness that has not fully responded to rest or medication.
At Soda Springs Animal Clinic, we prepare PRP in-house and offer it for dogs, cats, and horses throughout Soda Springs and the surrounding Caribou County area. If you are unsure whether PRP is the right next step, we are always happy to talk it through with you.
Call the clinic to discuss whether PRP may be a good fit for your animal.
When PRP may be worth considering
PRP is most often used as a comfort and mobility tool. It can be helpful for both chronic conditions and certain injuries.
PRP may be an option if your pet is:
- Limping or favoring a leg
- Stiff after resting or slow to get moving
- Slowing down on walks or play
- Showing signs of arthritis or joint disease
- Dealing with chronic lameness or soreness
- Recovering slowly from a soft-tissue strain
- Needing more support than rest or medication alone
Many senior pets benefit from PRP as part of a long-term comfort plan, especially when arthritis or degenerative changes are affecting quality of life.
PRP can be considered for performance horses, ranch horses, and pleasure horses, depending on the condition and your goals.
What PRP is and how it works
PRP is created by drawing a small amount of your animal’s blood and processing it to concentrate platelets. Platelets contain natural growth factors the body uses to support healing and calm inflammation.
When PRP is injected into a joint or soft-tissue area, it can help:
Our approach to PRP at Soda Springs
We take a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to PRP so you can make informed decisions.
A safe, controlled setup for horses
Most equine PRP treatments are performed:
This allows us to treat horses year-round and helps keep both you and your horse calm and safe during the procedure.
What recovery and follow-up look like
Every animal and condition is different, but many families notice improvement within three to five days. For others, progress is more gradual.
Relief from PRP may last three to twelve months, depending on the severity of the condition and the animal’s activity level.
Aftercare typically includes:
- Rest and reduced activity for a short period
- Controlled return to normal activity
- Pain management if needed
We routinely check in after treatment to see how your animal is doing and adjust the plan if needed. Some animals do well with one PRP treatment, while others benefit from repeat injections over time.
Setting realistic expectations
PRP is not a quick fix, and it does not replace rest, rehabilitation, or good long-term management. It works best when used thoughtfully for the right conditions.
Our goal is to help you understand whether PRP fits your animal’s needs, your goals, and your budget, without pressure.
