Exploring Laser Therapy Techniques

Many people have questions about the advanced laser therapy provided at Apollo Animal Hospital in Surrey. These therapeutic techniques are all very similar in nature and can provide amazing benefits for healing and pain relief in pets. Keep reading to find out how a vet in Surrey, BC, can help your pet through advanced laser therapy.

Types of Lasers Used in Pet Therapy

The lasers used for pet laser therapy are low-level lasers, in contrast to high-level lasers used for various surgeries. High-level lasers emit powerful light capable of cutting or burning tissues, while low-level lasers emit light in the infrared spectrum, which is not powerful enough to cause cutting or burning. They can emit either a continuous ray of laser light or a pulsed ray.

How Advanced Laser Therapy Techniques Work in Pets

Low-level lasers emit a ray of laser light that does not cut or burn the skin or other tissues due to its low frequency. This allows the laser to penetrate the tissues without causing discomfort. The laser impacts your pet at the cellular level through a process called photobiomodulation.

This process is somewhat akin to "photosynthesis" in plants. Once the laser light reaches the intended area, it interacts with your pet's cells similarly. The cells absorb the laser light, promoting healthy cell activity and facilitating the healing process. Pets often don't realize anything is happening, though the process is often soothing for them as it can provide immediate pain relief.

Pets That Can Benefit from Laser Therapy

While most pets treated are cats and dogs, many other types of animals can benefit from laser therapy. For example, although there are no pain relief medications for reptiles, laser therapy can aid in their healing and recovery from wounds or injuries. Laser therapy has proven effective in many exotic pets, pocket pets, and even large animals like livestock.

Contact Apollo Animal Hospital

If your pet is suffering from a chronic pain condition like arthritis or recovering from a bite or wound, laser therapy at a pet hospital near you might be the answer. Contact us at Apollo Animal Hospital in Surrey to set up an appointment today!