Cold Laser or Photobiomodulation
Laser therapy—also known as cold laser or photobiomodulation—uses a specific light wavelength to penetrate tissues and stimulate cellular processes. Triggering these cells creates energy and accelerates natural functions including:
- Waste product removal
- Healthy tissue production
- Wound healing
- Inflammation reduction
- Increased blood and lymphatic flow
- Waste product removal
- Healthy tissue production
- Wound healing
- Inflammation reduction
- Increased blood and lymphatic flow
Microscopic physiologic processes result in visible changes to the pet’s comfort and mobility including:
- Reduced swelling, redness, and pain
- Accelerated healing
- Enhanced joint range of motion
- Reduced stiffness
- Improved comfort and energy
- Reduced swelling, redness, and pain
- Accelerated healing
- Enhanced joint range of motion
- Reduced stiffness
- Improved comfort and energy
- Arthritis
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
- Soft tissue injuries and wounds
- Surgical incision healing
- Abscesses and infections
- Lick granulomas
- Acute moist dermatitis (i.e., hot spots)
- Gingivitis and stomatitis
- Broken bones
- Partial or complete ligament tear or injury
What to Expect When Your Pet Has Laser Therapy
When used properly by a trained professional, laser therapy is safe and side-effect free. Like medication, each laser therapy treatment is carefully calculated and “dosed” to match your pet’s condition and size, and the tissue depth of the target area (e.g., the hip joint versus a superficial wound). Treatment time can vary based on the number of areas treated, but most sessions last less than 10 minutes. Treatment frequency can vary based on the condition, with regular ongoing treatments typically recommended for chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, lick granulomas).
Ready to learn more about this powerful new option for painful pets? Contact Veterinary Medical Center of Indian River County to schedule a laser therapy consultation for your pet.
What to Expect When Your Pet Has Laser Therapy
When used properly by a trained professional, laser therapy is safe and side-effect free. Like medication, each laser therapy treatment is carefully calculated and “dosed” to match your pet’s condition and size, and the tissue depth of the target area (e.g., the hip joint versus a superficial wound). Treatment time can vary based on the number of areas treated, but most sessions last less than 10 minutes. Treatment frequency can vary based on the condition, with regular ongoing treatments typically recommended for chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, lick granulomas).
Ready to learn more about this powerful new option for painful pets? Contact Veterinary Medical Center of Indian River County to schedule a laser therapy consultation for your pet.