At East Orlando Animal Hospital, we use veterinary class IV cold laser therapy as a drug-free treatment option for Orlando cats and dogs suffering from painful inflammatory conditions.
What is Class IV Cold Laser Therapy?
Class IV cold laser therapy is a treatment that uses a low-intensity laser or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to help relieve pain, stimulate and enhance cell function, and improve healing.
A number of conditions have been shown to improve with the use of class IV cold laser therapy including muscle and joint pain, arthritis symptoms, and muscle spasms.
Uses for Class IV Laser Therapy
Laser treatment for dogs and cats both encourages cell regeneration and increases circulation, benefiting the following conditions and procedures:
- Bone Fractures
- Wounds
- Strains & Sprains
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Inflammation
- Lick Granuloma
- Dental Procedures
- Post-Surgical Recovery
Benefits of Class IV Cold Laser Therapy
Class IV cold laser treatment offers injured dogs and cats a number of healing and soothing benefits including:
- Reduces inflammation and associated pain
- Increases wound healing
- Accelerates mitochondrial cell metabolism
- Encourages bone healing
- Enhances neovascularization
- Increases blood perfusion
- Reduces edema (swelling)
