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K-Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy Offers Healing & Paint Relief for Eldersburg Pets
"Just thought you should know that Brandy's laser "massage" treatments have made a BIG difference in her knee. She has much more ‘pep in her step.’"Karen BrandtJune 10, 2014
You may have had experience with lasers and found the benefits to be substantial. Those benefits are why our veterinarians use laser therapy for pets in Eldersburg. During the process, red and near-infrared light waves diminish pain, speed healing, reduce swelling, and improve circulation.
You may have had experience with lasers and found the benefits to be substantial. Those benefits are why our veterinarians use laser therapy for pets in Eldersburg. During the process, red and near-infrared light waves diminish pain, speed healing, reduce swelling, and improve circulation.
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Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital treats cats and dogs with K-Laser therapy. This is a specific type of laser that provides pain-free treatment. During a session, the light waves impact circulation, so oxygen, water, and nutrients flow to the damaged area. The result is a decrease in the stiffness, muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation that cause pain.
The Specifics of Treatment
Generally, we recommend multiple sessions, even though many patients do feel a bit better after only one. An individual session lasts only a couple to several minutes, with improvement usually showing several hours to a day later.
As a pet owner, we know you'll appreciate the benefits of laser therapy. Your pet feels comfortable during treatment and doesn't have to be sedated, restrained, or shaved. After treatment, we recommend you gently and slowly reintroduce your pet to activity.
Our veterinarians may recommend laser therapy for:
As a pet owner, we know you'll appreciate the benefits of laser therapy. Your pet feels comfortable during treatment and doesn't have to be sedated, restrained, or shaved. After treatment, we recommend you gently and slowly reintroduce your pet to activity.
Our veterinarians may recommend laser therapy for:
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- Pain in the Back, Joints, & Neck
- Chronic Wounds
- Ligament Sprains
- Muscle Strains
- Puncture Wounds
- After Orthopedic Surgery
- After Injuries
- Hip Dysplasia
- Tendinopathies
Frequently Asked Questions
Does laser therapy cause my pet pain?No, the treatment area may be painful before therapy, but the laser itself offers a soothing warmth.
Are there side effects?Very few. Lasers have been in use for more than 20 years with positive results. In some cases, the patient does experience a degree of irritation as the healing process begins.
Are lasers a proven scientific technology?Yes, scientific journals document the benefits of lasers in more than 100 studies.
How long does a therapy session last?From 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the injured area.
How often does a pet need treatment?It could be daily for acute conditions or 2 to 3 times a week for chronic diseases.
How many sessions does a pet need?For mild cases, only 1 or 2 therapy sessions may be necessary. For more complicated cases, a pet may need 5 to 8 sessions. And chronic pain may require ongoing sessions.
How long does it take before you can see the results?Often, a dog or cat shows improvement right away. In other cases, it may take 3 or 4 sessions.
Do you use laser therapy in addition to other treatments?Yes, we do. The healing from a laser complements other treatments, from massage to physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments to surgery.
Are there side effects?Very few. Lasers have been in use for more than 20 years with positive results. In some cases, the patient does experience a degree of irritation as the healing process begins.
Are lasers a proven scientific technology?Yes, scientific journals document the benefits of lasers in more than 100 studies.
How long does a therapy session last?From 3 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the injured area.
How often does a pet need treatment?It could be daily for acute conditions or 2 to 3 times a week for chronic diseases.
How many sessions does a pet need?For mild cases, only 1 or 2 therapy sessions may be necessary. For more complicated cases, a pet may need 5 to 8 sessions. And chronic pain may require ongoing sessions.
How long does it take before you can see the results?Often, a dog or cat shows improvement right away. In other cases, it may take 3 or 4 sessions.
Do you use laser therapy in addition to other treatments?Yes, we do. The healing from a laser complements other treatments, from massage to physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments to surgery.