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, such as Arthritis
Pets suffering an acute injury, as well as geriatric patients with
chronic disorders, benefit from the non-pharmaceutical analgesic effects. When treating these kinds of conditions, our
goal is four-fold:
·
A relief of symptoms, such as pain and
inflammation
·
Restoration of the range of motion or function
of the joint(s) affected
·
A reduction or elimination of the medication
levels
·
A higher quality of life for the pet.
2.
Skin disorders
The addition of Laser Therapy to the treatment regime of skin disorders
is rewarding and often dramatic in response. The pet will exhibit relief of
most current symptoms immediately and some degree of the inflammation and
associated edema will disappear after just a few minutes during the first
Therapy Laser treatment. Skin allergy
pets can finally get some instant relief!!!
3.
Hot Spots, wound healing
Traditional treatment for hot spots coupled with Laser Therapy relieves
pain, provides topical bactericidal effects, and decreases healing time.
4.
Otitis of most forms, Ear Hematoma
Once
again, we all know how terribly painful ear conditions are for our pets, just
by watching their responses to the pain.
Laser Therapy can alleviate that pain almost immediately and promote
healing, which will shorten the time, if not eliminate, the ear medications
that are typically used.
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.
