LASER APPLICATIONS
 Acupuncture-Our feline friends can be a challenge to needle, and it can be dangerous to stimulate some points on large animals with needles. You can painlessly stimulate acupuncture points with Responds Lasers. Our probes can be used by themselves, or you can attaché probe tips that reduce the size of the laser aperture to 3mm for smaller points. Laser acupuncture takes only 2-8 seconds per point, depending upon the size of the animal and the depth of the point. Many practitioners also find it effective to use needles and lase the area around the needles while the needles are in place.
 Chronic Joint Disease-Many of your clients have animals with arthritis of the lumbar spine, stifles hips and knees. Laser therapy makes it possible for you to offer an alternative treatment, by proactively offering scheduled therapy appointments to reduce the pain and inflammation, making it easier for them to walk, run and play. Start the lasing at 2 times per week for the first 3 weeks and then follow up as needed to maintain improved function. Many practitioners utilize a 4 – 6 week follow-up schedule for maintenance. This is a wonderful way to improve the patient’s quality of life with no adverse side effects.
Neurological- Laser has been shown to be efficient in assisting neurological rehabilitation when there are frequently few other available treatments. Our clients have reported improvement in cases of IVDD, and FCE, as well as cases of neurological trauma. Treatments are based upon diagnostic imaging, the severity of the condition and quality of life issues.
Post Operative – Many surgical facilities use laser immediately after surgery at very low doses to accelerate the inflammatory phase of wound healing. This enhances the speed of the overall wound repair, and reduces pain. Post operative laser treatments can be done in less than 30 seconds.
Wound Healing- Laser irradiation can be used in all types of wounds, including non-healing wounds. Lick granulomas benefit from twice weekly lasing. A single treatment will often promote an improved appearance and reduced licking. Laser can also promote improved tensile strength of the wounds. Wound healing with the laser is quick and painless.
 
The photos show a lick granuloma before and after a single treatment with 904nm Respond Laser.
Pain Relief – the laser is a reliable method to reduce acute and chronic pain. Treat with the laser as soon as possible after trauma. Immediate treatments will alter the levels of prostaglandins that accelerate the inflammatory phase, reducing edema and silencing pain. You will quickly notice relief in your patients that lasts longer each time you treat them. |
