Laser Therapy
At Apple Valley Animal Hospital in Apple Valley, we use non-invasive laser therapy to treat painful inflammatory conditions in dogs and cats.
What is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy helps to improve healing, encourage cell function, and relieve pain using a low-intensity laser or LEDs.
Cold laser therapy has been shown to improve several different conditions including arthritis, joint and muscle pain, and muscle spasms.
Laser Therapy's Uses
Laser therapy increases circulation and promotes cell regeneration, both of which help with the following procedures and conditions:
- Post-Surgical Recovery
- Dental Procedures
- Strains & Sprains
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Bone Fractures
- Wounds
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Lick Granuloma
Laser Therapy's Benefits
- Reduces edema (swelling)
- Encourages bone healing
- Increases wound healing
- Accelerates mitochondrial cell metabolism
- Reduces inflammation and associated pain
- Enhances neovascularization
- Increases blood perfusion
