What is laser therapy and how can it help my pet?
Laser therapy treatments are designed to alleviate pain, promote healing, reduce inflammation and improve your pet's overall well-being. Laser therapy is a complimentary therapy commonly used alongside medical interventions for a wide range of conditions such as musculoskeletal conditions (e.g. arthritis) and wound healing. Laser therapy has been around for over 70 years but recent developments in research and technology now allow for specialised treatments that are ever evolving.
Laser therapy provides a non-invasive treatment option used to treat a wide range of conditions, it is a drug free and pain free treatment. A class IV laser is used to provide the treatments, the length of the treatment and the frequency is patient and condition dependant. Many patients find treatment very relaxing and often fall asleep!
What conditions can laser therapy help with?
A wide range of conditions can be treated with laser therapy some common conditions treated include:
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease, or joint dysplasia
Cruciate Injury including post TPLO surgery
Post surgery pain
Chronic pain conditions
Post dental surgery pain and inflammation
Skin conditions
Wound healing
Ear infections
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Feline Asthma
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (Westie Lung)