pleasant. In fact, there really is very little risk or adverse effects from the treatment. There is some risk
to the retinas if the laser is directly shone in the eyes,
so everyone, including the patient, wears eye protection specifically designed to filter out the laser’s
wavelength of light. Due to the increase in cellular
activity and blood flow, locations with known
cancer should not be treated.
In acute situations (lacerations, muscle strains, skin
infections, post-surgery incisions, etc.) one or two
treatments are enough to get the effects we desire. In
more chronic situations, it can take six to ten treatments to see improvement. In these cases, the goal is
not to cure the patient’s illness, but to provide pain
relief, encourage healing, and improve their quality
of life. After improvement is noted, treatments can
be spaced out and most animals will continue on a
maintenance plan to keep them comfortable for as
long as needed.
If your pet is experiencing pain, inflammation, or
needs assistance healing, then they may be a candidate for laser therapy. Ask your veterinarian for more
information about this exciting new technology.