Laser Therapy Treatments

Cherokee Animal Clinic is proud to announce the addition of a Therapy Laser Unit for treatment of several pet ailments.  This Therapy Laser system provides a non-invasive modality that initiates numerous physiological and biological processes.  In other words, it stimulates the pet to heal itself.

Therapy Laser, also referred to as “cold therapy laser”, originated in Europe and Russia, where it has been used on human patients for years.  Physicians and chiropractors have used it successfully on professional and Olympic athletes for pain relief as well as to improve healing processes. 

Therapy Laser uses light beams, called photo-stimulation, to actually promote and enhance healing, as opposed to just treating the symptoms.  It has been successfully used on several animal conditions, both here at Cherokee Animal Clinic, and at other clinics throughout the world.  Our goal, when recommending Therapy Laser treatments, is to reduce or eliminate the use of pharmaceuticals to treat the condition, as well as make your pet as comfortable as possible throughout the healing process.

Conditions that can benefit from Therapy Laser Treatments include, but are not limited to:

1.      Musculoskeletal pain

a.      Cruciate ligament injury and post-surgical treatment

b.      Patella injury and post-surgical treatment

c.       Post-surgical fracture repair

d.      Hip dysplasia

e.      Elbow dysplasia

f.        Disc disease

g.      Arthritis

h.      Back and/or neck pain

2.      Skin disorders  

                                                                  

a.      Lick granuloma

b.      Allergic dermatitis

c.       Burns

d.      Frostbite

e.      Cat bite abscess

f.        Hot spots

3.      Wound healing, including surgical incisions

4.      Sprains

5.      Otitis in most forms

6.      Ear Hematoma

7.      Post-declaw treatment

                                                                                        
8.      Periodontal disease

9.      Pain management in general

The Therapy Laser treatment sessions are painless themselves.  During the sessions, which typically take 15-20 minutes in the office, the pet will become relaxed and may even lie down and fall asleep.  The treatments (initially in a set of 6) are performed by our trained Registered Veterinary Technicians either in the exam room or in the hospital area, whichever is available at the scheduled time.  You, the owner, can choose to stay with your pet during the process or wait in the waiting room.  Special eye protection is mandatory for all people in the immediate area of the treatment, as well as for the pet itself.

If you have any questions about Therapy Laser treatments and how they might benefit your pet’s condition, please call our office at 913-649-0440 and speak to your pet’s veterinarian.