Get your pet back to their best with the benefits of laser therapy.
How does it work?
Laser therapy involves directing infrared radiation into inflamed or damaged tissues to accelerate the body’s natural healing process.
The laser is placed directly in contact with the skin, which enables light photons to penetrate the tissue and interact with molecules within the cells to cause several biochemical effects.
Laser therapy can have the following effects:
- Increases the temperatures of the tissue, which has a soothing effect and increases the blood flow to the area being treated.
- Provides energy for the cells within the tissue, allowing them to repair.
- Reduces the transmission of pain signals from the tissues to the central nervous system.
The potential benefits of laser therapy:
- Analgesic effect.
- Anti-inflammatory effect.
- Reduction of swelling.
- Accelerated tissue repair.
- Soothing muscle tension.
- Faster wound healing.
- Reduction of scar tissue.
- Improved nerve function.
- Improved vascular activity.
What does it involve?
- Each treatment is tailored to your pet’s individual requirements and carried out by a trained team member at the practice.
- The treatments can last between five and 30 minutes, depending on the condition being treated. The number of treatments needed will depend on the condition, as some conditions only require a few sessions.
- The treatment is pain free, non-invasive and safe. It is tolerated very well, and most patients are very relaxed during their sessions.
- Laser treatment is compatible with other treatments like physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and oral medication.
Is laser treatment covered by insurance?
It often is, but please check with your pet insurance provider.
Laser therapy can help the following conditions:
- Osteoarthritis.
- Back pain disorders.
- Sprains/strains.
- Wounds.
- Skin disorders.
- Abscesses.
- Ear infections.
- Anal gland infection.
- Post-dental treatment.
- Post-surgical swelling.
To learn more, please contact the practice.