Laser Therapy

A cutting edge tool in pain management and healing.

What Conditions Can Laser Therapy Help?

What Is Pet Laser Therapy?

Laser therapy for dogs and cats is useful for many different conditions. Some of the most common include:

Treatment of degenerative joint disease
Reduce discomfort and increase mobility
Improves nerve function
Accelerates tissue repair and wound healing

Heal chronic skin conditions
Decreasing inflammation
Relieves pain
Improves pet’s quality of life

Laser therapy involves the use of a low frequency of laser light to promote biological changes in the deep layers of the skin, encouraging healing. The device includes both a mechanism to produce and control the frequency of the laser light and a hand-held wand, which is used to pass over the surface of the body. The low frequency of the laser produces a reaction called “photobiomodulation,” which releases healing and pain-relieving chemicals in tissues. This reaction can help animals that are experiencing a variety of health issues.

Treatment of degenerative joint disease
Reduce discomfort and increase mobility
Improves nerve function
Accelerates tissue repair and wound healing
Heal chronic skin conditions
Decreasing inflammation
Relieves pain
Improves pet’s quality of life

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Generally, animals don’t require tranquilizing for the process, unless they are very active. Many animals find the process very relaxing and will sleep during the procedure. Your pet will lie down on a table or a blanket on the floor for the laser treatment. A hand-held device is passed over the surface of the skin for several minutes. The animal does not feel any pain or discomfort. In addition, there are no side effects from laser therapy. Usually, several sessions are recommended to provide maximum benefit.

Osteoarthritis
Intervertebral disk disease
Nerve injury/paralysis
Tendon/ligament injury
Trauma/fractures
Post operative orthopedic surgeries
Degenerative myelopathy
Edema/swelling due to surgery or trauma

What Happens During A Laser Therapy Session?

Edema/swelling due to surgery or trauma
Pyotraumatic dermatitis (hot spots)
Lick granulomas
Lacerations/wounds
Burns
Cat Bite abscess

Osteoarthritis
Intervertebral disk disease
Nerve injury/paralysis
Tendon/ligament injury
Trauma/fractures
Post operative orthopedic surgeries
Degenerative myelopathy
Edema/swelling due to surgery or trauma
Pyotraumatic dermatitis (hot spots)
Lick granulomas
Lacerations/wounds
Burns
Cat Bite abscess

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Many new technologies are being adapted to help veterinarians care for their patients. At Little Animal Hospital in Longview, TX, we are proud to provide pet laser therapy to aid in pain management and healing for our patients. If you'd like to see if your pet is a good candidate for Laser Therapy, please contact Little Animal Hospital today at (903) 759-8781 for an appointment to learn how laser therapy can help your pet.