
Acupuncture and therapeutic laser are gentle, drug-free ways to ease pain and support healing, and most cats tolerate both remarkably well. Acupuncture uses hair-fine needles placed at specific points to stimulate the body's own pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory responses, while laser therapy uses focused light to calm inflammation and speed tissue repair — neither involves sedation or real discomfort. Both are especially valuable for cats whose medication options are limited, such as those with kidney disease or sensitivities to conventional pain relievers.
We commonly recommend these therapies for arthritis and other joint pain, back pain, post-surgical recovery, and slow-healing wounds. Sessions themselves are short, often just minutes, and the benefits build over a series of visits rather than a single treatment. We integrate acupuncture and laser therapy alongside the rest of your cat's care plan — medication, weight management, or rehabilitation — so every approach is working toward the same goal.
Conditions that often benefit
- Arthritis and age-related stiffness
- Back and joint pain
- Post-surgical recovery
- Slow-healing wounds
- Cats who can't tolerate certain pain medications
Curious whether your cat is a candidate? Ask us at your next visit or call to schedule a consultation.
Cat Acupuncture & Laser Therapy guides & handouts
Take-home guides from our resource library related to this service.
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