Laser Therapy Reduces Pain and Speeds Healing
PVS is excited to offer our clients Companion Laser Therapy. Laser therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-free, surgery-free, drug-free treatment which is used to treat a variety of conditions and can be performed in conjunction with existing treatment protocols. Relief and/or improvement is often noticed within hours depending on the condition and your animal's response. Whether your animal is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, has sore muscles, healing from wounds, or simply aging, they can benefit from this innovative approach to treating pain.
The images above are of a dog 4 days post knee surgery (left) and less than 24 hours after first laser treatmet (right). Notice the significant reduction in bruising and swelling.
The images above are of a dog that licked it's leg raw. The first image (left) is pre-laser, (center) is the day after laser and (right) is two days post laser, scab has formed.
What are the signs that my horse can benefit from Companion Laser Therapy?
There are broad areas where laser therapy is of great benefit to the equine athlete. Quite simply, patients who suffer from any combination of pain, inflammation, or slow healing wounds benefit:
• Wound healing
• Lameness
• Osteoarthritis
• Laminitis
• Ligament and tendon problems
• Degenerative joint disease
• Back and joint problems
• Synovitis and tenosynovitis
• Skin problems
• Fractures and wounds
• Bucked shins
• Rehabilitation
What are the signs that my pet can benefit from Companion Laser Therapy?
Many of our laser therapy patients are older animals with musculoskeletal ailments. Some signs that your senior companion is experiencing pain or discomfort are:
• Abnormal sitting or lying posture
• Circling multiple times before lying down
• Restlessness
• Whining, groaning or other vocalizations
• Limping, unable to get up or lie down
• Difficulty getting into car or down stairs
• Lack of grooming
• Won’t wag tail
• Licking or biting area
• Lack of appetite
• Trembling
Applications for laser therapy include:
• Treatment of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or hip dysplasia
• General pain management (sprains, strains, and stiffness)
• Post-surgery pain (spays, neuters, declaws, and other surgeries)
• Skin problems (hot spots, lick granulomas, infections)
• Dental procedures
• Fractures and wounds (bites, abrasions, and lesions)
• Ear infections
How does it work?
Laser therapy stimulates the body to heal from within. Non-thermal photons of light are administered to the body for various amounts of time and absorbed by the injured cells. The cells are then stimulated and respond with a higher rate of metabolism. This results in relief from pain, increased circulation, reduced inflammation, and an acceleration of the healing process.
What can my animal expect during a laser therapy treatment session?
Simply put, it provides relief. As the laser is administered, your horse will relax and enjoy the treatment. The almost immediate relief of pain will allow them to be comfortable and any initial anxiety will dissipate.
Occasionally, angry cats will start to purr and canine companions will actually fall asleep during their therapy session. Frequently, after therapy, we hear: “He’s acting like a puppy again” or “She can actually jump onto the chair again.” Pain relief is provided in just a few minutes of therapy and that alone improves the quality of life for your companion.