Pain can change the way your pet moves, rests, and interacts with the world around them. For some dogs and cats, laser therapy can provide an additional way to support comfort and healing without adding another invasive procedure.
C.A.R.E.S. offers cat and dog laser therapy as part of a broader approach to recovery and rehabilitation. From our animal hospital in Studio City, CA, our team uses laser treatment to support pets recovering from surgery, injury, inflammation, and certain painful conditions.
What Is Cat and Dog Laser Therapy?
Cat and dog laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused light energy to stimulate cellular activity in targeted tissues.
This may help:
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Reduce inflammation
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Ease pain and tenderness
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Support blood flow
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Encourage tissue repair
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Improve comfort during movement
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Support recovery after surgery or injury
The goal is to support the body’s natural healing response, reduce inflammation, and help relieve discomfort. Because the treatment does not require an incision or injection, many pets tolerate sessions comfortably.
Laser therapy may be used on its own in certain cases or alongside surgery, rehabilitation, and other treatment plans.
What Can Laser Therapy Help Treat?
Laser therapy may be recommended for dogs and cats dealing with pain, inflammation, injury, or tissue healing.
Depending on your pet’s condition, it may be used to support recovery from:
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Muscle strains and sprains
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Joint pain and stiffness
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Arthritis
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Tendon or ligament injuries
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Wounds
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Soft tissue inflammation
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Back or neck discomfort
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Postoperative swelling
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Mobility problems
What Happens During a Veterinary Laser Therapy Session?
Laser therapy sessions are typically simple and low-stress.
A team member positions the laser over the area being treated and moves the applicator across the skin according to your pet’s treatment plan. Your pet remains awake during the session, and most treatments do not require sedation.
Many pets appear relaxed during therapy because the treatment itself is gentle and non-invasive.
Session length varies based on the size of the treatment area and the condition being addressed.
How Many Laser Therapy Sessions Will My Pet Need?
There is no single schedule that fits every patient.
Some pets may benefit from several treatments close together at the beginning, while others may receive therapy less frequently as they improve. Pets with chronic conditions may also benefit from periodic maintenance sessions.
Your veterinary team will recommend a schedule based on your pet’s diagnosis, response to treatment, and overall rehabilitation plan.
Laser Therapy as Part of Your Pet’s Recovery
At C.A.R.E.S., laser therapy can complement the surgical and rehabilitation services we provide.
For pets recovering from orthopedic or soft tissue surgery, treatment may help manage inflammation and support tissue healing while the body recovers. For pets with chronic mobility issues, laser therapy may be combined with rehabilitation techniques designed to improve strength, movement, and comfort.
This coordinated approach allows treatment to focus on the whole recovery process rather than one isolated problem.
See if laser therapy is a useful tool during your pet’s recovery by scheduling a consultation with our team.