What symptoms might my dog show that could indicate laser therapy as a good treatment option?

Laser therapy has been shown to do a lot of different things over time. We used to use it as an occasional thing for inflammation associated with arthritis. But as I said before, we can use it for inflammation associated with their ears, and for inflammation associated right after pain from surgery and the swelling associated with that. And so there are many different indications for us to use it and we're learning new and more inventive things for it each day.

Laser therapy is excellent for arthritis. If your dog is slow to get up or their back legs shake when they're standing, or if they're having difficulty with bowel movements, these could be indications. Other signs include not being able to get up on the bed, inability to extend their legs fully, or their feet appearing curled. If your dog used to have muscular thighs and now there's visible atrophy or indentation, that's a sign that something's wrong, perhaps with the hips and knees. Cold laser therapy is definitely beneficial if maintained. It has helped many of our patients, especially older pets. We perform laser therapy on both dogs and cats, many of whom come in weekly. This is not a one-time treatment but needs to be maintained. The benefits can be life-changing for animals. It's used for conditions such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, soft tissue injuries, back pain, neck pain, and any type of pain your pet may be experiencing. However, it should not be used on the eyes as it can cause retinal damage. That's why we wear goggles and our dogs wear doggles to protect their eyes.