When your pet is painful, stiff, or healing from an injury, you want options that can help them feel better without adding more stress to their day. Cat and dog laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that may help reduce discomfort, calm inflammation, and support the body’s natural healing process.
Our Boulder, CO veterinary team uses laser therapy on pets with a wide range of conditions, from senior dogs with arthritis to cats recovering after surgery. At Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital, we’ll evaluate your pet’s condition and explain whether laser therapy may be a good fit for their care plan.
If your pet is limping, slowing down, recovering from surgery, or showing signs of discomfort, text or call us at (303) 938-9474 to schedule a visit.
When Would a Pet Benefit from Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy may be recommended when a pet has pain, inflammation, stiffness, or tissue healing needs. It can be used on its own in some cases or as part of a broader treatment plan that may include medication, weight management, rest, surgery, or rehabilitation support.
Pets may benefit from laser therapy for:
Arthritis and joint stiffness
Back or neck discomfort
Muscle strains or soft tissue injuries
Post-surgical healing
Wound healing
Chronic pain
Hip or knee discomfort
Tendon or ligament injuries
Certain skin or ear conditions
Senior pet mobility support
How Laser Therapy Works
Laser therapy uses focused light energy to stimulate cellular activity in targeted tissues. This process may help increase circulation, reduce inflammation, ease discomfort, and encourage healing in the treated area.
During a laser therapy session, your pet will rest comfortably while a trained team member moves the laser handpiece over the treatment area. Many pets find the session relaxing because the laser produces a gentle warming sensation.
Treatment time varies depending on the condition being addressed and the size of the area. Some sessions are brief, while chronic conditions may require a series of treatments for the best response.
What to Expect After Laser Therapy
Most pets can return to normal daily activities after a laser therapy session unless your veterinarian recommends otherwise. Some pets feel more comfortable soon after treatment, while others improve gradually over several sessions.
For chronic conditions like arthritis, laser therapy often works best as part of an ongoing care plan. Your veterinarian may recommend an initial series of sessions followed by maintenance visits based on your pet’s response.
Laser therapy is generally well tolerated. If your pet’s pain seems worse, their mobility changes, or you notice anything unusual after treatment, contact our team so we can adjust the plan.
Comfort Support That Fits Your Pet
Pain can change how your pet moves, rests, plays, and interacts with the people around them. Laser therapy gives us another way to support comfort, mobility, and healing without adding pressure to your pet’s routine.
At Indian Peaks Veterinary Hospital, we build laser therapy recommendations around your pet’s real needs. Whether your dog is struggling with trail walks or your cat is having a harder time jumping to favorite spots, we’ll help you understand your options and create a plan that feels manageable.
If your pet may benefit from laser therapy, we’re here to help them move through life with more comfort. Text or call us at (303) 938-9474.