DTLAvets is proud to now offer Laser Therapy to our patients. This non-invasive, rapid and soothing modality is used as part of the treatment protocol for acute conditions like ear infections, muscle strains and wound healing as well as more chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and disc disease.

How does it work?
The laser light is delivered through a noninvasive hand piece to treat the affected area. A beam of laser light energy penetrates the tissues without damaging them. This improves microcirculation, ramps up ATP production in the cells (ATP is the energy currency of the cells) and decreases inflammation. This translates into increased blood circulation, increased oxygenation to tissues and increased utilization of oxygen by the cells of the body. Most treatments take a matter of 1-3 minutes.

The following are ways in which we are already using laser therapy:
post-operative incisions
post-extraction dental sites
feline stomatitis
anal gland sacculitis
ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments
muscle sprains and strains
intervertebral disc disease
ear infections
hot spots
wound healing

Our most impressive laser success story so far comes from little Frida, a 10 pound terrier mix. Frida sustained severe pelvic trauma after her owner accidentally fell on her. She initially presented to us unable to use her hind limbs at all. After just 2 laser treatments along with a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, she had full use of her hind limbs and is now back to her normal self.

While the science of laser therapy has been around for many years, new data is constantly being illuminated. This puts DTLAvets in a position to be on the leading edge of innovative therapies for our patients.

LASER THEAPY. Reduce Pain. Reduce Inflammation. Speed Healing.

Carla, our technician, applies a laser treatment to a post-operative spay patient.