Devices and methods for treating dry eye in animals

摘要

Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating a condition in an animal. Generally the systems include a stimulator that is implantable in the animal and a controller system configured to transmit one or more signals to the implanted stimulator. The controller system may have a controller configured to generate the one or more signals. The controller system may include one or more collars, bridles, horse hoods, cages, animal beds, and/or food bowls. The systems may be used to treat one or more conditions such as dry eye, and may treat the conditions in an animal such as a horse, dog, or cat.

主权项

1. A system for treating an animal comprising:
an implantable stimulator configured for implantation in the animal; and a controller system comprising a controller, wherein the controller is configured to transmit one or more signals to the implantable stimulator, and wherein the controller system comprises a horse bridle or horse hood, and wherein the controller is connected to the horse bridle or horse hood.