Dog Laser Therapy in San Antonio

Exciting new technological innovations have been coming to the pet health industry, which means more effective treatments for your pets. At Northwood Animal Hospital, we are one of the few practices that offer pet laser therapy to our patients!

Lasers are beams of light that travel at a certain frequency and are able to penetrate tissue. These lasers can be programmed to a variety of different frequencies and are then used to treat many types of problems in dogs. Laser therapy is a relatively new concept that is being used to treat dogs with arthritis, tendon, or soft tissue injuries. There are two types of laser therapy: 

• Cold laser therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses light to help cell growth and increase blood circulation. 
• Hot laser therapy is a higher intensity therapy that is often used to treat deeper tissues.

Although laser therapy is new, doctors are using it to treat a variety of muscular-skeletal issues. Laser therapy helps tissue repair by causing the following:  

• Endorphin release
• Increased blood and oxygen flow to cells which helps in the healing process
• Muscle relaxation
• Decreased inflammation
• Faster healing and repair

Generally, during a treatment session, a handheld laser is slowly moved back and forth over the injured tissue, which produces a warm sensation that many pets even find relaxing. For more information, schedule a consultation with our vets at Northwood Animal Hospital. 

Northwood Animal Hospital

If you’re looking for the best veterinarian and specialty care in one location, Northwood Animal Hospital is the place to be. Our warm and loving staff provides individualized care for all of our patients and keeps both pet and pet parent happy throughout every visit. If you’re ready to schedule an appointment with us for specialized care, contact us today.