The word “Laser” encompasses laser light shows at rocket concerts, scans the bar code on products at the grocery store, or to print a crisp image on a piece of paper.
Not only can lasers perform all of these tasks, they also have created remarkable medical breakthroughs, such as their use for vision correction and precision surgery. Another type of laser, commonly called a “therapy laser” has the proven ability to reduce pain, speed healing, and to reduce inflammation. We are excited to be able to offer this new solution!
Laser therapy is a safe, noninvasive, pain-free and drug-free alternative treatmnet. It is used to reduce pain and discomfort, increase mobility and motion in joints, reduce swelling and speed the healing time.
Laser therapy works by using a beam of laser energy to cause a chemical change in the body, this is called photo-chemical effect. Photons of laser light penetrate deep into the tissue and are absorbed into the cells, helping tissues to heal. Scientists call this “photobiomodulation”. This response in the cells can block pain receptors, increase blood flow, reduce swelling and accelerates tissue repair.
Bayside Animal Hospital is applying this technology every day to treat our patients that are in pain, or that have an injury or a wound that they would like to heal more quickly. For pets who have had surgery, or who have had a traumatic injurt, the laser is used to speed healing.
Laser therap is an excellent way to assist older pets who often have aches or pains and have decreased mobility. Chronic conditions and degenerative joint disease such as arthritis, respond well to laser treatment. Laser treatments are drug-free, which is especially important with patients who may suffer side-effects from medications, such as gastric upset or even an elevation in liver enzymes.
We are excited to be able to offer laser therapy to our clients and their pets for a variety of conditions including:
- Treatment of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or hip dysplasia
- General pain management (sprains, strains, and stiffness)
- Post-surgery pain (spays, neuters, declaws and other surgeries)
- Skin problems (hot spots, lick granulomas, infections)
- Dental procedures
- Fractures and wounds (bites, abrasions, and lesions)
- Ear infections
