Alternative Care
Reduced playful activity, loss of appetite, and touch sensitivity can be signs your family dog or cat is experiencing pain. Point Grey Veterinary Hospital recommends a multimodal approach to pain management, including non-invasive therapies, require no pharmaceuticals, and have no side effects.
Therapeutic Laser Therapy
(Currently at our Fraserview location, please contact us for further details)
Veterinary laser therapy is an innovative treatment that has gained popularity in recent years as veterinarians discover its benefits for pets. Used similarly to acupuncture, massage therapy, and other alternative therapies, laser treatment can be used in conjunction with or in place of medication to manage pain, inflammation, and wound healing. We recognize the issue of pain management is of great concern to pet owners today.
What are the applications of laser therapy for pets?
- Treatment of arthritis, degenerative joint disease, or hip dysplasia
- General pain management (sprains, strains, and stiffness)
- Post-surgery pain (spays, neuters, stenotic nares, and other surgeries)
- Skin problems (hot spots, lick granulomas, infections)Dental procedures
- Fractures and wounds (bites, abrasions, burns, and lesions)
- Ear infections