Laser Therapy
A cutting-edge tool in pain management and healing.
Laser therapy is an innovative technology for treating acute and chronic injuries. It has been successfully used to accelerate the healing process after surgery, alleviate joint pain, and treat degenerative diseases.
What Is Laser Therapy for Pets?
At Juanita Hills Animal Hospital, we believe in offering the most advanced treatments to help your pets live their happiest, healthiest lives. Laser therapy is a gentle, non-invasive option that uses focused light energy to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote faster healing in pets. Whether your pet is dealing with arthritis, recovering from surgery, or healing from a wound, laser therapy offers a safe, painless solution that can make a big difference in their comfort and recovery.
Laser therapy can be incredibly versatile, making it a great option for pets with a wide variety of conditions. The process generally takes between 5-10 minutes, with most patients seeing positive effects after 3-5 uses. The treatment continues to relieve pain and fight inflammation for up to 24 hours following the session.
Laser Therapy Treatments
One of the most common uses is for arthritis and joint pain. Pets with post-surgical pain also benefit from laser therapy, as it speeds up the recovery process and helps them get back on their feet faster.We also use laser therapy for wounds, soft tissue injuries, and even certain skin conditions. The focused light energy enhances the body’s ability to heal wounds quickly and efficiently, reducing the risk of infection and scarring.
Conditions treated with laser therapy can include:
- Acute or chronic pain
- Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
- Post-dental and post-surgical pain
- Ear and skin infections
- Increasing the speed of bone healing
- Increasing the speed of wound healing
Laser therapy is normally combined with other types of veterinary medicine including pharmaceutical regimens and alternative treatments. The broad biochemical benefits and lack of adverse side effects have made laser therapy the preferred post-operative rehab method in veterinary medicine.
How Does Laser Therapy Work?
Laser therapy focuses red and infrared light on tissue at and below the surface of the skin. The light energizes the cells, stimulates cell regeneration, improves blood circulation, and produces a structural protein called collagen used to repair tissue. Lasers continue to promote healing by supporting vascular dilation and synthesis, increasing blood circulation to the affected region.
Think of it as a gentle “wake-up call” to the body’s natural healing processes. Your pet feels absolutely no discomfort during treatment—Laser therapy stimulation releases the body’s own pain-relieving hormones. Laser therapy is soothing, quick, and often relaxing for pets!
