Oasis Veterinary Hospital offers laser therapy, a relatively new treatment option that alleviates a wide variety of aches and pains, injuries and diseases. Pets most likely to benefit from laser therapy are those with arthritis, degenerative joint disease, traumatic wounds, post surgery issues, burns, and snake bites.

Laser therapy uses light energy that is absorbed in the tissue and cells of a pet during treatment. In the course of each treatment, energy from the laser increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. It can also accelerate tissue repair and cell growth, improve circulation and nerve function, reduce scar tissue formation, and help the immune system fend off infection. Laser therapy causes no adverse effects on healthy cells. As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved, allowing your pet to quickly return to his or her normal activities.

Pain management is another excellent application of our therapy laser. In the past, conditions such as osteoarthritis could only be treated with the use of medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Today, however, laser therapy is an excellent drug-free alternative that may provide relief without the use of medication.

Laser therapy is a non-invasive procedure, and in many cases pets fall asleep during the treatment session because they feel relief from their pain. The number of sessions varies depending on the complexity of your pet’s injuries. During treatment, your pet’s eyes will be covered for protection. Laser therapy can be concentrated on one area of pain or several areas during a single treatment session.

Please call today to ask our staff about scheduling a laser therapy session to bring some relief to your animal companion.