Laser Therapy for Pets in Hingham, MA
What if there was a treatment for inflammation and pain in pets that didn’t come with the risk of side effects? At Old Derby Animal Hospital, we offer just such a treatment with pet laser therapy. Our Class IV therapeutic laser helps dogs and cats heal naturally without the need for invasive surgery or medications. Laser therapy is extremely safe for virtually every pet, and it can help treat a wide range of conditions.
What Takes Place During Laser Therapy Treatment?
It almost seems too simple—how can infrared light particles help an animal heal? The key to success can be found in your pet’s cells, which absorb and metabolize light energy (photons). This energy increases cell regeneration and accelerates the repair of damaged soft tissue cells. Concentrating low-level light energy on bruised or damaged areas kickstarts the body’s natural healing abilities in a process called photobiomodulation.
Conditions that can Benefit from Laser Treatment
There aren’t many health conditions that cannot benefit in some way from laser treatment. However, the most common indications include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Back pain
- Muscle/tendon sprains and strains
- Lick granulomas
- Wounds
- Surgical incisions
- Abscesses/infected tissue
- Acute muscle injuries
- Fractures
- Acute and chronic otitis (ear infections)
- Perianal fistulas
- Hot spots
- Aural hematomas
Disclaimer: Laser therapy is not an appropriate treatment for pets that have or may have cancer.
Want to Learn More?
It’s not easy to see your pet struggle with pain, but there are ways we can help. If you’re interested in laser therapy, we’d love to meet with you to answer your questions and discuss how treatment can benefit your pet. Give us a call at (781) 749-2800.