Laser Therapy for Dogs & Cats in Arab
When your pet experiences pain, it not only makes them uncomfortable and irritable but also affects the healing process. Pain causes stress, which means stress hormones like cortisol are released and your pet’s healing process by slowing down cell production. Laser therapy for dogs and cats reverses the effect of cortisol by using light energy to energize cells and thereby provide pain relief. At Arab Veterinary Hospital, we serve Guntersville, Cullman, and area pets with this innovative technology to relieve pain and speed up healing. Give us a call at (256) 586-3183.
Uses For Laser Therapy
Laser therapy for dogs and cats can help with a range of conditions, from surgical recovery to degenerative diseases. Its ability to reduce inflammation and pain with zero side-effects is a fantastic option for compromised pets who cannot take NSAIDs or other pain medications.
Common conditions laser therapy helps treat include:
- Arthritis
- Chronic pain from injury
- Hip dysplasia
- Post-surgical recovery
- Open wounds
- Nerve damage
- …and more!
How Laser Therapy Works
One of our trained technicians administers laser therapy through a device that concentrates the laser light over the affected area. The laser light penetrates deep into the tissue and stimulates cell metabolism and protein synthesis which has a number of benefits. It reinvigorates unhealthy cells, reduces pain signals to nerves, increases blood circulation, and releases endorphins. All your pet will feel in the moment is a slight tingling sensation.
Sessions and Frequency
One session can last about 10-20 min depending on your pet’s condition. Pet laser therapy is cumulative, meaning each subsequent session has a greater and longer-lasting effect on your pet than the previous one. While some conditions only require 2-3 sessions, others may need weekly sessions until improvement is seen. Monthly sessions can then provide condition maintenance to ensure continued comfort.
Schedule a Consultation
If you think your pet would benefit from our laser therapy, please call us at (256) 586-3183 so we can make an appointment to discuss their condition and if pet laser therapy is right for them.