"At first I was skeptical about the laser treatments because Dixie is 16 years old, and very arthritic. She has benefited from the treatments and is more comfortable. She moves better and appears to have less pain.  I know that the treatments help her because she seems to enjoy coming to the office, and lays quietly during the 30 minute treatment."

Patti Werlau-Ayvazian - pictured with Dixie below receiving a laser treatment.

 

We are proud to offer Laser Therapy- a new way to treat pain!

 

Is your pet suffering from chronic arthritis?  Laser therapy has been widely utilized in Europe to treat arthritis and other conditions since the 1970’s.  Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States and has recently become available to veterinarians.  Laser Therapy can decrease pain after injury or surgery.  It can decrease inflammation in conditions such as gingivitis, lick granulomas, “hot spots”, and ear infections.  Laser Therapy is especially useful to decrease the pain of arthritis in dogs and cats.  The laser uses specific wavelengths of light to create these therapeutic effects, including improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling. Most conditions require several treatments for greatest benefit and many patients exhibit greater comfort and mobility within 12 to 24 hours after a laser treatment.  We are proud to be the only area veterinarian offering K-Laser Class IV Laser Therapy treatments.  If you feel your pet could benefit from this drug free, surgery free, painless treatment, please contact our hospital.