{"id":190,"date":"2026-06-09T15:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adobeanimalhosp.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:15:03","slug":"the-benefits-of-laser-therapy-for-pets-with-arthritis-or-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adobeanimalhosp.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-laser-therapy-for-pets-with-arthritis-or-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Laser Therapy for Pets with Arthritis or Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your pet struggles with sore joints from arthritis or an injury, and you\u2019ve tried almost everything <\/em>to help her feel better, you might be wondering if laser therapy could be a good choice for your pet. Laser therapy is a newer non-invasive pet pain treatment, which means you may never have heard of how it can help ease your pet\u2019s arthritis pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team at Adobe Animal Hospital and Laser Surgery Center<\/a> is highly experienced in laser treatment, and today we\u2019ll explore the benefits of veterinary laser therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Laser Therapy Work for Dogs and Cats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laser therapy works by using certain wavelengths of light to target and stimulate specific areas of your pet\u2019s body. When the special light goes through your pet\u2019s skin, it can help increase the flow of blood to the area, which in turn stimulates tissue repair and cell regrowth. The light can also help lessen swelling, especially after surgery or an injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many types of laser therapy use red or infrared light with wavelengths of 600-1070 nanometers<\/a>. This light penetrates the deepest, targeting your pet\u2019s bones and muscles to help repair tissues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other wavelengths of light, such as violet, blue, or green light, may be used for superficial, skin-level therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possibly one of the best things about laser therapy is that it does not <\/em>cut or burn your pet\u2019s tissue. It\u2019s a painless procedure that can actually relax pets, due to the warm sensation the light emits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Veterinary Laser Therapy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest advantages of laser therapy for pets\u2014in addition to its noninvasive nature\u2014is that it\u2019s versatile for a range of ailments. Veterinary teams use it for everything from arthritis-related inflammation to injuries that affect your pet\u2019s soft tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser therapy can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n