- Less inflammation
- Less pain
- Less swelling
- More oxygen and nutrients for the damaged tissues
- Increased ATP or energy for the tissues
- Increased tissue regeneration
- Increased blood flow to the affected areas of the body
Laser therapy can be used alone, or in conjunction with other treatments like medications, supplements, physical therapy or acupuncture. There are quite a few controlled studies and peer reviewed publications to support the use of laser therapy, and it is used most commonly in diseases which have an inflammatory component. As long as the appropriate wavelengths can reach the affected tissue, there is potential benefit in using laser treatments for these diseases. Because it also promotes healing, it is often used in conjunction with surgeries or for wound healing after an injury.
Laser therapy can be used alone, or in conjunction with other treatments like medications, supplements, physical therapy or acupuncture. There are quite a few controlled studies and peer reviewed publications to support the use of laser therapy, and it is used most commonly in diseases which have an inflammatory component. As long as the appropriate wavelengths can reach the affected tissue, there is potential benefit in using laser treatments for these diseases. Because it also promotes healing, it is often used in conjunction with surgeries or for wound healing after an injury.
- Osteoarthritis/Joint disease
- Wound, laceration or abscess from trauma
- Post dental to help heal extraction sites or gingivitis
- Post spays, neuters, mass removals or other surgeries to help with incision healing
- Pancreatitis
- Otitis externa (ear infections)
- Skin disease such as acral lick granulomas or hot spots
- Anal gland abscesses or anal sacculitis (anal gland inflammation)
- Degenerative myelopathy (canine ALS) or other neuropathies
- Neck or Back pain/Intravertebral Disc Disease
- Lung disease (inflammatory processes)
- Cystitis (bladder inflammation) or bladder infections
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Stomatitis
However, for more chronic disease processes like arthritis, degenerative myelopathy or chronic skin wounds like acral lick granulomas, multiple treatments may be recommended until the disease process resolves or (in the case of arthritis) to simply maintain long-term comfort.
However, for more chronic disease processes like arthritis, degenerative myelopathy or chronic skin wounds like acral lick granulomas, multiple treatments may be recommended until the disease process resolves or (in the case of arthritis) to simply maintain long-term comfort.
Most treatments can be performed with our four-legged family members resting comfortably on a bed, floor mat, or exam table. In the case of our more stressed feline patients, some of them may not even have to leave their carrier, provided the top opens well.
Clients will sometimes ask if this is a painful process. When done correctly by a technician certified in laser therapy, there should be no pain at all. Initially pets may feel a little warmth from the laser, but most pets actually seem to relax and feel more comfortable once the laser therapy has started.