Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelenghts of light (red and near infrared) to create therapeutic effects.  These effects include improved healing time, pin reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.  Laser therapy is a unique therapy because it is not based on the development of heat but on the photochemical and photbiological efffects in cells and tissues.  Laser light positively stimulates the functions of injured cells.  These positive effects include increased production of ATP (cellular energy). This means that if the cell is damaged and inflammed it can heal quicker with laser therapy.  When the cell has undergone degenerative changes it can recharge itself with energy and begin to heal.

What to expect from Companion Therapy Laser Treatments

                 *         Most chronic conditions require up to 4 or 5 treatments in order to see a 50% improvement in 
                            mobility and pain reduction.

                 *         Some Pets do respond positively to one treatment, but most DO NOT.

                 *         The treated site feels better 12 to 24 hours after treatment.

                 *         Laser Therapy energizes cell function, promotes healing of damaged tissue, and 
                            helps restore body function

                 *         Non-Surgical treatments should be done every other day for one week, then twice the following
                             week, then once the following week, with maitenance treatments every 4 to 12 weeks.

                 *         Definite improvements should be seen the second week

                 *         Treatments are cumulative in nature.

                 *          Lenght of treatments and frequency of treatment improve outcomes.