Cold Laser Therapy
Enhanced Healing & Pain Relief for Pets
Cold laser therapy works by using a low-intensity laser or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help relieve pain, stimulate and enhance cell function, and help with healing. Several conditions have been shown to improve with the continued use of this therapy, including muscle and joint pain, arthritis, and muscle spasms.
This non-invasive treatment can also be used post-operatively to help speed up the healing process and minimize inflammation at an incision site.
During the procedure, your veterinarian will move a handheld wand slowly over the area they wish to treat. The light emitted by the wand may create a warming effect on your pet's skin, but they won't feel any pain.
The effects of cold laser therapy are cumulative, meaning that your cat or dog may require a number of treatment sessions depending on the severity of the condition they are dealing with.
Uses for Cold Laser Therapy
There are many different uses for veterinary cold laser therapy, and it can be particularly helpful when used with other traditional treatments and medicines.
Laser therapy can help encourage cell regeneration and increase circulation, benefiting the following conditions:
- Speeds up wound healing and increases blood flow
- Reduces inflammation, swelling and associated pain
- Enhances the formation of new blood vessels
- Encourages bone healing
FAQs About Cold Laser Therapy
Read answers to our most frequently asked questions about cold laser therapy at Glendale Veterinary Hospital.
- Is therapeutic laser therapy safe for my pet?
Veterinary therapeutic laser therapy has been shown to completely safe for pets of all kinds, including cats and dogs.
- Does my pet have to be shaved to receive a therapeutic laser treatment?
At Glendale Veterinary Hospital, we utilize a Class IV laser that eliminates the need to shave the fur over the area to be treated.
- What conditions can therapeutic laser therapy treat?
Laser therapy encourages cell regeneration and increases circulation, benefiting the following conditions and procedures:
- Wounds
- Bone Fractures
- Strains & Sprains
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Lick Granuloma
- Dental Procedures
- Post-Surgical Recovery
- How long does a therapeutic laser treatment session last?
The duration of a cold laser treatment depends on the total dose of light energy that needs to be delivered and how quickly the laser can deliver that energy.
Our class IV laser equipment might only require a few minutes unless we are treating multiple joints.
- Will therapeutic laser treatment hurt my pet?
Therapeutic laser therapy should not cause your pet any pain or discomfort. If anything, your pet should feel a slight warming sensation from the laser, which may calm them and reduce pain.
New Patients Welcome
Glendale Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our veterinary team is passionate about the health of cats and dogs in Caledon. Give us a call today to book your pet's first appointment.
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