Therapy Laser 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, 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.