The therapy provides pain relief by penetrating light into the tissue spaces, generating warmth. This process triggers endorphin release, increases blood flow to the treated area, reduces inflammation, and increases cellular repair, all contributing to faster tissue healing.

Laser therapy can be beneficial for a variety of conditions including post-surgery care to help incisions heal faster, wound healing, and treatment for osteoarthritis in older dogs. It is also beneficial in treating acute problems like ear infections or abdominal pain and issues, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis.

One of the substantial benefits of dog laser therapy is that it does not involve drugs or anything that could be potentially harmful or have side effects on your pet. If used correctly, laser therapy has no side effects. The benefits lie in cellular tissue repair as it provides resources for the body to repair itself, which is beneficial.

As early as 12 weeks is recommended. Depending on your dog's hair coat, they may need grooming every four to eight weeks. If your dog is new to grooming, it's important to communicate this to the groomer and build a trusting relationship.

Butt scooting typically indicates an anal gland issue. The anal glands may become full and uncomfortable for your pet, and might need to be emptied.

Nail trimming is important to prevent nail bed infections and discomfort. If the nails grow out too long, they can break and cause pain to your dog. If you’re unsure of how to trim your dog’s nails, come into the clinic, and we can show you how to do it at home. Alternatively, we can trim your dog’s nails during a tech visit.

Start brushing and bathing your dog at home. Start slow and stop when your dog becomes impatient. Reward them with treats or other positive reinforcement. For professional grooming, start around 12 weeks once they've had their third set of shots.

A sanitary haircut is where the hair from the rectum down to the male or female parts is trimmed up. This helps prevent any messes from accumulating there when they go to the bathroom.

Start slow, focusing on one side and stopping when your dog becomes impatient or uncomfortable. Always end on a positive note with a treat or other reward.

Start slow if you've never brushed your dog's teeth before. Use dog toothbrushes and dog toothpaste, not people toothpaste. You can also use a finger toothbrush or just water and a toothbrush. Aim to brush the outside surfaces of the teeth and gradually get your dog used to the brushing process.