Sundance, "Sunny" to his friends, looks too cool in his doggles while he gets cold laser therapy by our trained patient care team. He has arthritis in his spine, elbows, hips, and ankles. After his therapy, he feels fine enough to flaunt his fluff. Ask us about Companion Class 4 cold laser today!
Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), uses a low-powered laser to stimulate the body's natural healing process. The laser emits light that penetrates the skin and tissues, which is absorbed by the cells and leads to increased metabolism and circulation, reduced inflammation, and pain relief. Not all cold lasers are the same. Companion Class 4 cold laser is a high quality laser that produces results in less time.
For dogs with arthritis, cold laser therapy can help reduce pain and inflammation and improve joint mobility and flexibility. It can also speed healing and decrease painful inflammation in wounds. The number of sessions needed for noticeable improvement can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the individual dog's response to the therapy. Typically, several sessions may be needed at first, followed by maintenance sessions as needed to manage the arthritis symptoms.
Daisy first presented to LFPH with limited mobility on the 18th of April. Doctor Shubin provided an examination and recommended laser therapy as a noninvasive treatment to help soothe her pain in her back.
When Daisy showed up for her first treatment, it was understandable that she was shaking, as painful pets do on occasion.
Cold Laser therapy, such as the one in the video, is a drug-free, side-effect free treatment that targets the damaged cells and helps them regenerate faster. It’s very similar to the sunlight helping a plant produce energy.
Pets will feel a gentle, soothing warmth as their pain starts to ease. In fact, most pets are relaxed by the end of their treatment, and some simply fall asleep.
By the end of Daisy’s treatment, she was relaxed, and even moved more freely than she did at first. Seeing her improvement, and how cool the doggles look on her, Daisy will be back for more.
It's important to note that cold laser therapy should be done by a trained professional veterinarian and veterinary care team who is knowledgeable in the use of the therapy and can determine the best treatment plan based on the dog's specific condition and needs.
