Is your pet in pain? vet cold laser therapy could be an effective non-invasive treatment option. In this article, our Torrance veterinarians describe the diseases that can benefit from this treatment and offer advice on determining whether it is appropriate for your pet.
What is Veterinary Cold Laser Therapy for Pets?
Is your pet in pain? Cold laser therapy is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment that can reduce pain, stimulate and accelerate cell regeneration and blood circulation, and promote healing.
Cold lasers, also known as low-level lasers, low-power lasers, and soft lasers, treat only the top layer of your pet’s skin, making them a safer alternative to surgical or hot laser treatments that penetrate deeper into tissue.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved this sort of therapy for therapeutic purposes. It is frequently used in conjunction with traditional medical treatments to alleviate pain and disease.
What Happens During Treatment Sessions?
Cold laser therapy treatment sessions are often conducted in a large, comfortable room. These sessions can run anywhere from five to thirty minutes, depending on the ailment being treated, your pet’s size, unique needs, circumstances, and other things. Your pet will rest on a mat supplied to promote calmness. Both the laser operator and your pet must be wearing protective eyewear.
Throughout the session, your pet’s brain will produce endorphins, which promote a sensation of well-being. Many pets fall asleep throughout their therapy sessions, relieving pain and allowing them to relax comfortably.
The wavelength of the laser determines the degree of tissue penetration, emphasising the necessity of your veterinarian’s experience in this therapy and ability to select the appropriate wavelength to target certain tissues. The interaction between light and tissue is referred to as photobiomodulation.
There is no need for specific after-care following a session.
What Pets Can Benefit from Cold Laser Therapy?
Some pets are unable to receive standard treatments and will benefit from cold laser therapy. These may include:
- Pets suffering from liver disease and unable to take some drugs
- Older pets are unable to take medication due to diminished organ function.
- Cats who can only take specific pain management drugs
- Exotic pets may be unable to take medications in the way they are routinely delivered.
Conditions That Can Benefit From Cold Laser Therapy:
Veterinary cold laser therapy treatment is used to treat a range of illnesses in pets, including:
- Acute injuries.
- Bone fractures.
- Degenerative Joint Disease.
- Ear infections
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
- Pain and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and joints
- Skin (dermatological) conditions such as lick granuloma
- Symptoms of arthritis, including inflammation.
- Osteoarthritis
- Soft-tissue trauma
- Strains and Sprains
- Wounds
How Can Cold Laser Therapy Help Pets with Pain?
Heavy panting, loss of appetite, trembling, hostility, and/or excessive grooming may all be signs of pain in your dog. Pain not only impairs their mobility and quality of life, but it also affects their eating, disrupts normal behaviour, and makes them feel uncomfortable and distressed most of the time.
Undoubtedly, you want your pet to be as pain-free as possible, whether they’re recovering from surgery, an acute injury, or a chronic health problem.
In general, cold lasers effectively relieve pain in pets by repairing damaged neurons, boosting blood flow and oxygenation to injured tissues, inducing muscular relaxation, and eliminating bacteria.
Conclusion
Veterinary cold laser therapy is a revolutionary technique for pain relief and healing in animals. Its non-invasive nature, combined with its ability to reduce pain and inflammation, makes it an important contribution to veterinary care. As this technology evolves, it has the potential to improve pets’ quality of life and general well-being.
If you’re thinking about cold laser therapy for your pet, talk to your veterinarian first to see if it’s the best option for their individual needs. At Zolar Technology, we are committed to improving veterinary care through innovative solutions such as cold laser therapy, ensuring that your cherished pets receive the best possible care for their health and well-being.
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