Pet Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation works through the mitochondria within cells. Our cells—and those of animals, plants and fungi—contain tiny structures called mitochondria that generate the energy we need. Mitochondria have a chain of proteins that juggle electrons, and one of them, cytochrome c oxidase, contains heme and copper that absorb light, especially in the red and infrared part of the light spectrum. So, we shine one such light on living tissue: it gets absorbed by mitochondria’s cytochrome c oxidase, and we get a veritable biological domino effect that seemingly benefits every part of the organism.

Adding post-surgical photobiomodulation to a standard anesthesia and analgesia protocol reduced pain scores and increased the proportion of animals that resumed eating compared to the standard protocol alone.

Everyone wears goggles/doggles to protect from the laser light. The good news is that because laser therapy is non-invasive and pain-free, the sessions are simple and relaxing for the pets. Laser therapy is prescribed by the veterinarian, and information about your pet’s therapy is maintained concerning the technique joules and time required for each session. Our laser-certified technician will identify the target area on your pet’s body and perform the therapy. Sessions are prescribed based on your pet’s condition and response to treatment.