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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the use of supplemental oxygen in a chamber under increased pressure so the blood oxygen concentration increases which facilitates healing. There are not many veterinary practices that have HBOT for pets. However, we are lucky enough to have Trenton Ewing, DVM, DACVD back on the podcast to discuss HBOT since his practice (Animal Dermatology Clinic in Pasadena, CA) has had HBOT available for years!

Learn what diseases he has used this therapy to treat, what a typical HBOT "dive" looks like and how this therapy works! Not only can you check out our conversation on traditional podcast apps, but check out the YouTube channel which includes pictures and videos!

00:00 Intro
01:12 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with Trenton Edwards
02:34 What is an HBOT?
04:36 Common cases referred to HBOT
07:15 Typical HBOT Dive Protocol
09:00 Issues doing it long-term?
12:15 How stressful is it be for pets?
14:12 Training for HBOT
16:28 Contraindications
19:56 How available is HBOT?
23:12 Downsides
24:00 Final Thoughts/Outro