Companion Laser Therapy

Wellswood Animal Hospital is excited to offer our clients Companion Laser Therapy. Laser therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-, surgery-, and 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 pet’s response. Whether your pet is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging, your companion can benefit from this innovative approach to treating pain.

• 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

Laser therapy stimulates the body to heal from within. Non-thermal photons of light are administered to the body for about three to eight minutes 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 acceleration of the healing process.

Simply put, it provides relief. As the laser is administered, your pet will relax and enjoy the treatment. The almost immediate relief of pain will allow your pet to be comfortable and any anxiety that your pet initially experiences will dissipate.

Occasionally, angry cats will start to purr, and canine companions will 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!” Pain relief is provided within just a few minutes of therapy and that alone improves the quality of life for your furry friend.

Many of our laser therapy patients are older animals with musculoskeletal ailments. Some signs that your 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 the car or walking down stairs
• Lack of grooming
• Won’t wag tail
• Licking or biting themselves
• Lack of appetite
• Trembling

Press Release: Laser Energy Heals Pets

Contact our practice today to schedule an appointment or obtain additional information.