Cold Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy to Help Cats Heal
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity lasers, focused on specific areas of the body, to promote cellular regeneration, improve blood circulation, and reduce inflammation.
This therapy can help with chronic pain such as arthritis, joint pain, ongoing pain resulting from an injury, or muscle spasm. It can also provide relief for skin irritations, inflamed ears, disc disease, and sinus congestion.
Treatments are painless, and typically well tolerated by cats. Each session can last between 10 and 20 minutes. Many pets thoroughly enjoy the calm petting motion of the laser wand.
Cold laser therapy can be used on its own, but is typically used in conjunction with conventional treatments such as pain medication.
Uses for Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy may help to encourage cell regeneration and increase circulation, benefiting the following conditions:
- Wounds
- Bone Fractures
- Strains & Sprains
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Lick Granuloma
- Dental Procedures
- Post-Surgical Recovery
FAQs About Cold Laser Therapy
Read the answers to our most frequently asked questions about cold laser therapy at The Cat Hospital of Kamloops.
- What are the benefits of cold laser therapy?
Cold laser therapy for cats may offer some of the following benefits:
- Increased Wound Healing
- Accelerated Mitochondrial Cell Metabolism
- Reduced Inflammation and Associated Pain
- Enhanced Neovascularization
- Increased Blood Perfusion
- Reduced Edema (Swelling)
- Increased Bone Healing
- Are all therapeutic lasers the same?
Therapeutic lasers are not all the same. The two classes of therapeutic lasers in common use are class III and class IV. Class III therapeutic lasers are lower-powered and typically use shorter wavelengths.
Class IV therapeutic lasers are higher powered and use longer wavelengths. Different powered lasers will take different amounts of time to deliver the treatment dose of light energy.
A higher-power laser translates to a shorter treatment time overall.
- Does my cat have to be shaved for laser therapy?
Unlike some other procedures, laser therapy does not require shaving the fur.
- How long is each therapeutic laser treatment?
Sessions usually last 15 to 30 minutes, with the number of sessions and frequency of treatments dependent on the injury. Chronic conditions may be treated weekly, whereas surgical incisions and open wounds can sometimes require daily treatment.
New Patients Welcome
The Cat Hospital of Kamloops is accepting new feline patients! If you are looking for a veterinarian who is solely committed to the unique needs of cats, get in touch today to book your first appointment.