Cat Laser Therapy
During laser treatment at Morrisville Cat Hospital, your cat will relax and receive immediate relief, improving their overall quality of life. Make an appointment right away!
Laser Therapy Reduces Pain and Speeds Healing
Morrisville Cat Hospital is excited to offer our clients companion laser therapy. Laser therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-free, surgery-free, drug-free treatment used to treat various conditions and can be performed in conjunction with existing treatment protocols. Relief and/or improvement is often noticed within hours, depending on the condition and your pet’s response. Whether your pet is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging, your companion can benefit from this innovative approach to treating pain.
Applications for laser therapy include:
- Treatment of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or hip dysplasia
- General pain management (sprains, strains, and stiffness)
- Post-surgery pain (spays, neuters, declaws, and other surgeries)
- Skin problems (hot spots, lick granulomas, infections)
- Dental procedures
- Fractures and wounds (bites, abrasions, and lesions)
- Ear infections
How does it work?
Laser therapy stimulates the body to heal from within. Non-thermal photons of light are administered to the body for about 3 to 8 minutes and absorbed by the injured cells. The cells are then stimulated and respond with a higher rate of metabolism. This results in relief from pain, increased circulation, reduced inflammation, and an acceleration of the healing process.
What can my pet expect during a laser therapy treatment session?
Your pet will relax and enjoy the treatment as the laser is administered. The almost immediate relief of pain will allow your pet to be comfortable, and any anxiety your pet initially experiences will dissipate.
Occasionally, angry cats will start to purr and fall asleep during therapy. Frequently, after therapy, we hear: “She can actually jump onto the chair again.” Pain relief is provided in just a few minutes of therapy, and that alone improves the quality of life for your feline companion.
What are the signs that my cat can benefit from Companion Laser Therapy?
Many of our laser therapy patients are older animals with musculoskeletal ailments. Some signs that your senior companion is experiencing pain or discomfort are:
- Abnormal sitting or lying posture
- Circling multiple times before lying down
- Restlessness
- Whining, groaning, or other vocalizations
- Limping, unable to get up or lie down
- Difficulty getting into the car or downstairs
- Lack of grooming
- Licking or biting area
- Lack of appetite
- Trembling