Veterinary Laser Therapy in Chilliwack for Dogs and Cats
At Promontory Animal Hospital, we offer therapeutic laser therapy for dogs and cats at our clinic on Thomas Road in Chilliwack. It uses focused light to help manage pain, and we use it for arthritis, pain management and recovery after surgery, usually as one part of a wider care plan.
What is veterinary laser therapy?
Veterinary laser therapy, also called therapeutic or cold laser therapy, applies focused light to sore or healing tissue. It is non-invasive: nothing is cut or injected. At Promontory Animal Hospital in Chilliwack we offer it for dogs and cats with arthritis, ongoing pain or recovery after surgery, usually alongside other treatment in a care plan.
What laser therapy for dogs and cats is used for
We use our therapeutic laser for three things, in both dogs and cats:
- Arthritis and stiff, sore joints
- Pain management for ongoing conditions
- Recovery after surgery
What a session involves
Before we start, your pet has an exam so we know what we are treating and whether laser therapy suits them. Laser therapy is not used over the eyes or over some growths, which is one reason the exam comes first.
Treatment is non-invasive and does not need an anaesthetic. We hold the laser over the sore area for a short time while your pet rests on the table.
Does laser therapy work?
Laser therapy is used to reduce pain and inflammation, and many veterinarians use it in arthritis and post-surgery care. How much it helps varies from pet to pet, which is why we use it as one part of a plan rather than as a treatment on its own.
For arthritis, that plan may also include pain medicine, weight management and changes to exercise. Our pet pain management page explains how those pieces fit together, and our senior pet care page covers mobility in older pets.
How many sessions your pet may need
The number of sessions depends on the condition. Recovery after surgery may need a short course, while arthritis is often managed with an initial series followed by less frequent sessions. We recommend a plan after your pet's exam, and you get a written estimate you approve before any procedure begins.
Our own equipment, at our clinic
The therapeutic laser is part of our in-house equipment at Unit 104 – 46193 Thomas Road, Chilliwack, alongside in-house ultrasound. See our other clinical services.
How many laser therapy sessions will my dog need?
It depends on the condition. Recovery after surgery may need a short course, while arthritis is often managed with an initial series followed by less frequent sessions. We recommend a plan after an exam and give you a written estimate first.
Does laser therapy actually work for dogs?
Laser therapy is used to reduce pain and inflammation, and results vary between dogs. We use it as one part of a plan for arthritis, ongoing pain or recovery after surgery, alongside medicine, weight management and exercise changes where needed.
Does my pet need to be sedated for laser therapy?
No anaesthetic is needed. Laser therapy is non-invasive, and we hold the laser over the sore area for a short time while your pet rests on the table.
Can cats have laser therapy?
Yes. Laser therapy is used for cats as well as dogs, most often for arthritis and recovery after surgery. As with dogs, we examine your cat first to make sure it is suitable.
Related care at our clinic
Wondering if laser therapy could help?
We open in late October and are accepting new clients now. Join the waitlist, or call 604-991-2745 to ask whether laser therapy suits your pet.
What you can count on
- A written estimate you approve before any procedure begins
- Open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week
- Accepting new clients, opening late October
- On Thomas Road in Chilliwack, with free parking