An Overview of Veterinary Laser Therapy

1. An Overview of Veterinary Laser
Therapy
By: Jay Butan DVM

2. An Overview of Veterinary Laser Therapy
Jay Butan, DVM, has served the community of Lake Worth, Florida, for more than 25 years as the
owner of Canal Animal Hospital. He offers a wide range of services for his client’s animal
companions, including preventive and emergency medical care, grooming and boarding, and
dental care. A member of the American Association of Veterinary Laser Surgeons, Jay Butan,
DVM, also offers veterinary laser therapy.

3. An Overview of Veterinary Laser Therapy
Laser therapy can be an effective treatment method for a variety of conditions affecting companion
animals. Using the process of photobiostimulation, it affects cells by increasing the production of
adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that serves as a cellular energy source. Laser therapy
also increases circulation at the treatment site while reducing inflammation, promoting healing in
damaged tissue. Additionally, the treatment encourages the release of endorphins, which act as
natural painkillers.

4. An Overview of Veterinary Laser Therapy
These benefits make laser therapy an effective option for both wound treatment and general pain
management. Because it often provides relief from chronic pain and limited mobility, it is frequently
used to treat pets that are older or suffering from arthritis. Veterinarians can also use lasers to treat
lick granuloma or abscess wounds, ear infections, and gum disease. Additionally, laser therapy
can aid in rehabilitation following surgery and offers relief for pets with neuromuscular disease,
fractures, and injuries to the muscles, ligaments, or tendons.