Cold Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has become an important therapeutic tool in veterinary medicine. It uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate tissues without generating heat (which is why it’s referred to as “cold”) to stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation. A typical treatment takes 10-20 minutes, is non-invasive, and most pets find the procedure minimally stressful.

One of the main uses of cold laser in veterinary medicine is managing musculoskeletal conditions (such as arthritis) and wound-healing. For example, when a pet presents with joint pain, laser therapy is used to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing in the joints. It takes a series of treatments to see optimal results. We recommend doing the first 3 treatments every other day, then progressively spacing out another 3 treatments. If the laser therapy is specifically for treating arthritis, we usually pair it with drug therapies, like NSAIDs or Librela, to achieve maximum comfort for your pet.