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How Laser Therapy Works Sometimes, providing pets with the highest level of care requires thinking outside the box. Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale is proud to offer laser therapy, a non-invasive, painless, drug-free treatment modality proven to benefit a wide variety of pet health conditions.

Our top-of-the-line therapy laser works on the principle of photobiomodulation, the process by which light energy enters cells and alters function. Applying a specific wavelength and intensity of light to injured tissues can stimulate blood vessel growth, improve tissue oxygenation, speed healing, and reduce inflammation and pain.

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Conditions that respond to laser therapy Our veterinarians may prescribe laser therapy for any condition associated with inflammation, pain, or delayed healing, including:
  • Surgical incisions
  • Wounds
  • Skin conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Spinal diseases
  • Nerve damage
  • Bone or joint injuries
Call Now for Appointment What to expect from your pet’s laser therapy Numerous studies support laser therapy’s safety and efficacy in pets. Except for a slight warming sensation, side effects are rare when a trained professional administers the therapy in a veterinary setting. Our veterinarians most often prescribe laser therapy as an adjunct to other treatments, although they may use the treatment alone for some cases of pain or inflammation. Diagnosis and health history dictate the number of treatments we recommend and the length of each session. Typical treatments take between 10 and 20 minutes and are performed on an outpatient basis. Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale

During a laser therapy session, you, your pet, and our team member operating the laser must wear protective goggles to prevent inadvertent laser beam damage. A session involves our specially trained team member moving the laser probe continuously across the treatment area while your pet relaxes comfortably. Treatments are repeated several times weekly at first, and then less frequently as your pet improves.

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Laser Therapy Blog

1701, 2024

Would My Pet Benefit From Laser Therapy?

Laser treatments may sound like a far out technology, but light-based therapy’s many applications, which range from superficial (i.e., skin) to deep tissue and bone, have been used in human and equine medicine for many years. Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale is proud to offer this safe, non-invasive, low-stress therapy [...]

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During a laser therapy session, you, your pet, and our team member operating the laser must wear protective goggles to prevent inadvertent laser beam damage. A session involves our specially trained team member moving the laser probe continuously across the treatment area while your pet relaxes comfortably. Treatments are repeated several times weekly at first, and then less frequently as your pet improves.

Leading the way for effective pain management

Call Now

Pets Laser Therapy FAQ

Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment offered at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cells, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair. This process, known as photobiomodulation, helps promote natural healing while reducing pain and swelling in affected tissues.

Yes. Laser therapy performed at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale is safe, painless, and drug-free. Most pets feel only a gentle warmth during treatment and remain relaxed throughout the session. When performed by trained veterinary professionals, side effects are very rare.

Pet owners choose Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale for laser therapy because the hospital provides advanced therapeutic treatments designed to reduce pain and promote faster healing. This non-invasive therapy is commonly used to support recovery from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall comfort for dogs and cats.

During laser therapy sessions at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale, a trained veterinary professional gently moves a therapeutic laser probe over the affected area while the pet rests comfortably. Protective eyewear is used for safety, and each session is carefully controlled to deliver the appropriate level of therapeutic energy.

Laser therapy at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale is commonly used to help manage arthritis pain, surgical incisions, wounds, skin conditions, nerve damage, spinal issues, and joint injuries associated with inflammation or delayed healing.

Some pets treated at Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale experience relief after their first few sessions, especially for inflammation or minor injuries. Chronic conditions such as arthritis may require multiple treatments to achieve long-term improvement and sustained pain management.

Laser Therapy Blog

1701, 2024

Would My Pet Benefit From Laser Therapy?

Laser treatments may sound like a far out technology, but light-based therapy’s many applications, which range from superficial (i.e., skin) to deep tissue and bone, have been used in human and equine medicine for many years. Family Veterinary Care of Oakdale is proud to offer this safe, non-invasive, low-stress therapy [...]

Read More
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