Pet Laser Therapy
If your cat, dog, or other small animal is struggling with a chronic pain condition or recovering from a soft tissue injury, laser therapy can help promote faster healing and provide relief.
The Benefits of Laser Therapy
At Radnor Veterinary Hospital, we prioritize safe pain management through laser therapy, a drug-free and completely non-invasive treatment that helps your special friend achieve a higher quality of life.
Lasers have been widely utilized in medicine for decades, including for surgical incisions. However, the type of laser we use for therapeutic purposes is a low-level or “cold” laser. This device emits a beam of amplified light at a lower frequency range than its surgical cousin, allowing light to pass right through the skin without cutting or burning it.
These light frequencies stimulate injured cells to produce more of a vital substance called ATP, giving the cells more “fuel” to repair themselves and promote faster healing. The light energy also stimulates blood flow at the injury site so the tissues have plenty of oxygen and nutrients to work with.
If your cat, dog, or small animal suffers from acute or chronic pain and inflammation, laser therapy can be a highly effective alternative to anti-inflammatory or pain-relieving medications, which may not be a safe option for some pets. The increased circulation from the amplified light beam improves lymphatic drainage to relieve edema (swelling) while helping the tissues flush out painful inflammatory substances. Laser therapy can even help damaged nerves regain more normal function.
Laser Therapy for Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Bala Cynwyd, Norristown, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, and Paoli, PA
Radnor Veterinary Hospital provides laser therapy for dogs, cats, and small animals in Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Bala Cynwyd, Norristown, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, and Paoli, PA.
During the procedure, we will first conduct examinations to make sure that your pet is a good candidate for this therapy. A therapy session takes only a few minutes and causes no discomfort—in fact, your pet will experience a soothing warmth as the laser works to relieve pain and promote healing. Several sessions may be necessary to give your pet the full benefit of laser therapy, but since the treatment is completely safe and harmless, you can schedule it as regularly as you like. We can provide this service in a bundled package if you prefer to schedule all sessions in advance.
Call Radnor Veterinary Hospital at (610) 687-1550 to arrange for laser therapy from our veterinarians. Your companion’s comfort is worth it!