Dog Laser Therapy

Therapeutic lasers have real evidence behind reduced inflammation and faster tissue healing at proper doses — which is why we use them for defined conditions with progress checkpoints, not as an everything-cure. If it isn't measurably helping your dog, we'll say so.

Arthritis, post-surgical incisions, wounds, hot spots, lick granulomas, and soft tissue strains. It particularly shines for senior dogs whose kidneys or liver limit medication options — drug-free pain relief with no interactions.

Acute problems (a wound, an incision) often improve within a handful of sessions; chronic arthritis typically starts with two to three sessions weekly for a few weeks, then tapers to maintenance every few weeks. We reassess at set milestones.

At TJ Mex Vet, we pride ourselves on always searching for new ways to care for your dog especially where pain is concerned. Veterinary LASER therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-free, surgery-free and drug-free treatment that is used to treat a variety of conditions, and can be performed in conjunction with existing treatments. The abbreviation LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. LASER treatment for dogs employs deep-penetrating light to promote a chain of chemical reactions known as **photobiostimulation**. This process helps relieve pain through the release of endorphins, and it stimulates injured cells to heal at an accelerated pace. Although improvement is often seen after the first visit, your dog's condition will influence how often and long LASER therapy is necessary. Treatments vary in length, but most sites require 3 to 8 minutes. LASER treatments for dogs are cumulative, so each additional treatment facilitates a greater improvement in your dog's condition. The length and frequency of treatments vary by condition, so allow your veterinarian to help devise a sufficient LASER treatment schedule for your canine companion.

LASER therapy, also may be referred to as Cold LASER, Low-Level LASER or Class IV LASER Therapy. Each of these terms refers to the same therapy, using the same equipment to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation.

LASER treatments are an excellent way to provide pain relief to your canine companion. LASER therapy reduces pain by reducing inflammation through vasodilation (the opening of blood vessels) and also by activating the lymphatic drainage system, thus draining swollen areas. The result is a reduction in swelling which reduces pain. The LASER also stimulates nerve cells that block pain signals from being transmitted to the brain, thereby decreasing nerve sensitivity. Because there is less inflammation, less swelling and an interruption of pain signals to the brain, the dog will experience less pain. LASER treatments for dogs also stimulate the production of high levels of naturally-produced endorphins which further counteract your dog's pain.

A technician will hold the LASER wand directly over the affected area for somewhere between 3 and 10 minutes. There is no pain associated with the treatment and most dogs will relax during this time. The almost immediate relief of pain will allow your dog to be comfortable and any anxiety he or she initially experiences will quickly dissipate. Occasionally, some dogs actually fall asleep during their therapy sessions.

LASER treatment for dogs has no known side effects, and is considered both safe and effective across the veterinary industry.