Accelerate Your Pet’s Healing with Class IV Laser Therapy
At Willowbrook Veterinary Clinic, we are committed to providing innovative, effective treatments to support your pet’s health and comfort. One of the advanced therapies we offer is Class IV laser therapy, a non-invasive, drug-free solution to promote faster and more complete healing for wounds in both dogs and cats.
Understanding Wound Healing in Pets
Pets can suffer from a variety of wounds, whether from accidents, surgery, or chronic skin conditions. Prompt and effective treatment is key to reducing pain, preventing infection, and speeding up recovery.
What is Class IV Laser Therapy?
Class IV laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to deeply penetrate tissues, stimulating cellular activity and natural healing processes—a mechanism known as photobiomodulation. The treatment is painless, safe, and widely used in veterinary medicine to enhance healing.
Types of Wounds That Benefit from Laser Therapy
Laser therapy can be an effective adjunct treatment for many types of wounds in pets, including:
- Surgical incisions: Helps surgical sites heal faster with reduced inflammation and pain.
- Traumatic wounds: Supports healing of cuts, bites, lacerations, and abrasions.
- Pressure sores (decubital ulcers): Stimulates blood flow to areas with poor circulation, promoting tissue regeneration.
- Burns: Reduces inflammation and discomfort while encouraging skin repair.
- Chronic or non-healing wounds: Assists in treating wounds that are slow to heal, such as diabetic ulcers or wounds complicated by infection.
- Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis): Reduces pain and speeds resolution of inflamed skin.
- Post-dental surgery wounds: Aids in oral tissue healing following extractions or other oral procedures.
Benefits of Laser Therapy for Wound Healing
- Accelerated tissue repair and cell growth
- Reduced inflammation and swelling
- Pain relief through endorphin stimulation
- Improved blood circulation and oxygenation to tissues
- Reduced risk of infection by enhancing immune response
What to Expect During Treatment
Each laser therapy session is quick and stress-free, typically lasting between 3 to 10 minutes depending on the wound size and severity. Your pet will feel a warm, soothing sensation during treatment. Many pets relax or even fall asleep during their sessions! Depending on the wound type, multiple treatments may be recommended to achieve the best results.
Why Choose Willowbrook Veterinary Clinic?
We are equipped with state-of-the-art Class IV laser technology and a veterinary team experienced in tailoring treatments to your pet’s individual needs. At Willowbrook, we prioritize your pet’s comfort and recovery, offering compassionate, high-quality care every step of the way.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If your dog or cat is recovering from surgery, injury, or struggling with a slow-healing wound, contact Willowbrook Veterinary Clinic to learn how Class IV laser therapy can help them heal faster and feel better.