Canine Laser therapy 

Laser therapy for dogs is a non-invasive procedure that uses a low-frequency laser beam to promote tissue healing and relieve pain. This treatment option goes by many names: red-light therapy, photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), and low-level laser therapy (LLLT).

What is Laser therapy and how does it work?

Laser beam is a form of light . Electrons get excited causing them to increase in energy levels. This normally wouldn’t occur when the electrons drop back down to their normal levels but they release photons however the timing is random.
Another way in which lasers produce light is when an atom is already charged and is then hit by a photon of energy which makes the atom simultaneously emit a daughter photon – this is known as stimulated emission and allows for the light signal to be spread across multiple electrons which in turn increases the number of photons amplified and is identical to the first AKA: Light Amplification by Stimulation Emissions of Radiation (LASER).

The benefits of laser therapy for dogs are numerous. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions including osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc disease, lick granuloma, cellulitis, and more. It can also help with surgical wound healing, traumatic wound healing, increasing the metabolism of specific tissues, reducing the formation of scar tissue, improving nerve function and nerve regeneration, releasing painful trigger points, and speeding the healing of infections.
During a typical treatment session, the pet will lie on a padded bed or blanket on a table or the floor. The therapist uses a handheld device to deliver the treatment while the owner may sit by the dog’s head and pet them during the treatment¹. Both the dog and the people in the room must wear goggles to protect their eyes while the laser is in use.
Laser therapy helps promote tissue repair by releasing endorphins (natural chemicals in the body that reduce pain signals), causing vasodilation (the widening of blood vessels which increases blood flow to damaged tissue bringing oxygen and natural healing chemicals), and relaxing muscles around an injury or an inflamed joint.

Benefits of Laser Therapy for Dogs

• It helps promote the healing of tissue and relieve pain.
• It can treat various conditions such as acute and chronic injuries, osteoarthritis, spinal disc swelling, and nerve tissue repair.
• It releases endorphins, which are natural chemicals in the body that have many functions, including reducing pain signals.
• It causes vasodilation, which is the widening of blood vessels, increasing blood flow to damaged tissue bringing oxygen and natural healing chemicals.
• It relaxes the muscles around an injury or an inflamed joint, which can become stiff and painful to compensate.

Laser therapy is becoming increasingly popular in veterinary medicine to treat various conditions in dogs. However, it’s always best to consult with your vet for the most appropriate treatment for your pet.