Pet laser therapy has been used for years to relieve pain and promote healing. It also allows pets to recover from surgery faster. If you’re unfamiliar with this treatment, it’s only natural you have questions about laser therapy procedures. The veterinary professionals at North Hills Animal Hospital in Sherwood, AR have compiled this list of questions they frequently receive regarding pet laser therapy.
How does laser therapy work?
A hand-held laser emitting light energy will be passed over afflicted areas of your pet’s body. The energy emitted from the laser penetrates your pet’s skin and targets inflamed or damaged tissues to help them heal. The energy opens up blood vessels to allow nutrient-rich blood to flow freely to injured areas for quicker healing. The result is reduced pain, reduced inflammation, and greater stimulation of cell repair for quicker healing.
What conditions can pet laser therapy treat?
Laser therapy can help treat such health conditions as muscle pain, ligament tears, hip dysplasia, arthritis, open wounds, degenerative disc disease, ear infections, hot spots, and gingivitis, just to name a few. Our Sherwood, AR veterinarian may also use laser therapy for incision healing to help pets recover faster from pet surgery. The length and extent of treatment will depend on your pet’s health and the condition(s) being treated.
How long will it take for my pet to get results from laser therapy?
Some pets experience pain relief after only one session, while others may need several sessions to receive the full benefits of this treatment. As the results of this therapy are cumulative, your pet will feel better and better at the end of each session.
Is pet laser therapy painful or risky?
No. Your pet may find this treatment therapeutic and relaxing. Some pets even sleep during their therapy. When treatments are performed by an experienced vet, laser therapy is safe, effective, and poses no risk to your pet.
See Your Sherwood, AR Veterinarian for Pet Laser Therapy Treatment
To schedule a consultation for pet laser therapy for your pet, contact North Hills Animal Hospital in Sherwood, AR, at (501) 835-3577.