LASER THERAPY

At Family Friends Veterinary Hospital & Kennel, your pet is our priority. We are proud to be one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area offering Class IV Laser Therapy for dogs and cats.

 

Laser therapy is a non-surgical and pain-free process. This drug-free treatment, utilizes a laser light that deeply penetrates into the skin and tissue layers of your pet. The non-invasive laser promotes healing and increases the regeneration of tissues, by stimulating cellular energy and metabolic processes.

 

Pain Relief

 

Laser therapy is effectively used to relieve pain from the following conditions:

• Arthritis

• Hip Dysplasia

• Degenerative Joint Disease

• Ligament/Muscle/Tendon Tears

• Fractures

• Anal Glands

• General Pain Management

 

 

Skin Problems

 

If your pet is suffering from the following skin issues, laser therapy may be utilized to treat:

• Lick Granulomas

• Hot Spots

• Otitis Externa

• Inflammation

 

Laser Therapy Sessions

 

In order to achieve maximum benefit and success, a series of visits are required. Most cases see improvement after their first session, and steadily improves over the next 12-24 hours. Very often, clients are able to cut back or completely eliminate pain medications they had been administering to their pets as mobility increases and pain reduces.

 

Laser Therapy not only treats specific conditions, but can aid in the healing process of other ailments. Some of these conditions include:

• Wounds

• Bites

• Abrasions

• Burns and Lesions

• Soft Tissue Injuries

• Surgical Procedures

• Dental Procedures

 

How Long Does it Take?

 

Family Friends Veterinary Hospital knows that no two animals are the same. Our Laser Therapy treatment plans are custom-made, per specific needs. Each individual session is completed in under 20 minutes. The amount of time may vary based on the number of areas being treated during that session.

 

Issues that are causing severe pain to your pet may require treatment on a daily basis. A “3-2-1” treatment schedule is often employed for chronic issues. Your pet would receive three treatment sessions during week one, two sessions during week two, and one session during week three. Once the “3-2-1” schedule has been completed, they will be performed on an “as needed basis.”

 

Affordable for Every Pet Owner