Advanced Pet Laser Therapy in Richmond
At Embrace Veterinary Care we optimize treatment of your loved canine or feline friend with photobiomodulation (also known as laser therapy) to decrease pain and inflammation occurring with various conditions. For example, we use photobiomodulation for ear disease (otitis), to accelerate the healing of “hot spots” and other dermatitis cases, and most often for multi-modal therapy for pets with osteoarthritis.
Post-Operative Laser Therapy
We also employ our laser therapy post-op on all surgical cases with the proven response of decreasing inflammation and pain.
What Is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy uses a certain wavelength of light to stimulate cells to function better if they are malfunctioning due to disease, chronic illness, or aging. This light triggers certain mechanisms within the cell, which then release chemicals that accelerate the healing process and cellular regeneration.
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How Laser Therapy Works
Photobiomodulation works through the mitochondria within cells. Our cells—and those of animals, plants and fungi—contain tiny structures called mitochondria that generate the energy we need. Mitochondria have a chain of proteins that juggle electrons, and one of them, cytochrome c oxidase, contains heme and copper that absorb light, especially in the red and infrared part of the light spectrum. So, we shine one such light on living tissue: it gets absorbed by mitochondria’s cytochrome c oxidase, and we get a veritable biological domino effect that seemingly benefits every part of the organism.
Adding post-surgical photobiomodulation to a standard anesthesia and analgesia protocol reduced pain scores and increased the proportion of animals that resumed eating compared to the standard protocol alone.
Adding post-surgical photobiomodulation to a standard anesthesia and analgesia protocol reduced pain scores and increased the proportion of animals that resumed eating compared to the standard protocol alone.
How Can Photobiomodulation Help My Pet?
Some of the most common conditions we manage with laser therapy include:
Dermatologic Conditions:
Wounds/snake bites
Anal sac abscess
Otitis externa
Dermatitis
Hot spots
Chronic acral lick dermatitis
Aural hematoma
Pododermatitis
Elbow hygroma
Feline Specific Conditions:
Allergic dermatitis
Dental extractions
Feline stomatitis
Cardiac disease
Feline acne
Arthritis
Asthma
Inflammatory bowel disease
Hyperesthesia syndrome
Idiopathic cystitis
Rhinitis/sinusitis
Otitis externa
Pancreatitis
Abdominal Conditions:
Inflammatory bowel disease
Acute hepatitis insults
Anal sac disease
Prostatitis
Diarrhea
Elbow hygroma
Pancreatitis
Cystitis
Feline Specific Conditions:
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders
Cranial cruciate ligament injuries
Neck and back pain
Tendinopathies
Joint disease
Myopathies
Upper and Lower Airway Respiratory Conditions:
Chronic feline snuffler/sinusitis
Tracheal collapse
Feline asthma
Oral conditions:
Oral wounds (traumatic and surgical)
Periodontal disease
Lip-fold dermatitis
Dental extractions
Canine stomatitis
Neurologic Conditions:
Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)
Degenerative myelopathy
What to Expect
Everyone wears goggles/doggles to protect from the laser light. The good news is that because laser therapy is non-invasive and pain-free, the sessions are simple and relaxing for the pets. Laser therapy is prescribed by the veterinarian, and information about your pet’s therapy is maintained concerning the technique joules and time required for each session. Our laser-certified technician will identify the target area on your pet’s body and perform the therapy. Sessions are prescribed based on your pet’s condition and response to treatment.
Before & After Laser Therapy
Pet Laser Therapy in Richmond
If you think your furry friend could benefit from pet laser therapy in Richmond, please contact us today. We’d be more than happy to help your canine companion or feline friend experience the benefits of this remarkable technology.
Please reach out to us today to schedule an appointment.
Embrace Veterinary Care provides pet laser therapy for pets in Richmond, Harvest Green, Aliana, Mission Bend, Sugar Land, Four Corners, and the surrounding areas.
