Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy at Ridge Animal Clinic

At Ridge Animal Clinic, laser therapy is used to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing for a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. This non-invasive treatment supports recovery across multiple body systems and is commonly incorporated into comprehensive care plans.

Laser therapy may benefit pets experiencing:

• Infections
• Sprains and strains
• Surgical recovery
• Osteoarthritis
• General inflammation
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Lick granuloma
• Wounds
• Fractures
• Degenerative joint disease
• Dental-related conditions

Reach out to us to ensure your pet receives the best care possible.

Common Laser Therapy Applications

Laser therapy at Ridge Animal Clinic is utilized from head to tail to support comfort, healing, and mobility in the following areas:

Post-surgical care and wound management:

• Abscesses
• Amputation (post-operative)
• Aural hematoma (post-operative)
• Burns
• Cranial cruciate ligament repair (post-operative)
• Cystotomy (post-operative or intra-operative)
• Declaw procedures (post-operative)
• Degloving injuries
• Enterotomy (post-operative or intra-operative)
• Hematoma (post-operative)
• Incisional healing
• Orthopedic and fracture repair (post-operative)
• Post-operative pain management
• Ischemia and reperfusion injury
• Skin grafts (post-operative)
• Spay and neuter procedures (post-operative)
• Wounds

Dental conditions:

• Pain management following dental cleanings
• Pain management following extractions
• Gingivitis
• Indolent ulcers
• Periodontal disease
• Stomatitis
• Tooth root abscess

Musculoskeletal conditions:

• Acupuncture support
• Biceps tendonitis
• Cranial cruciate ligament disease (pain management)
• Elbow dysplasia
• Epiphysitis
• Delayed or non-union fracture healing
• Hip dysplasia
• Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
• Iliopsoas injury
• Immune-mediated polyarthritis
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Myositis
• Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease
• Osteochondritis dissecans (pain management)
• Panosteitis
• Rehabilitation
• Tendon and ligament injuries

Abdominal conditions:

• Diarrhea (various causes)
• Ileus
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Pancreatitis
• Peritonitis

Thoracic conditions:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Collapsing trachea (acute distress relief)
• Infectious tracheobronchitis
• Laryngeal paralysis (acute distress relief)
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Rhinitis and sinusitis
• Smoke or chemical inhalation

Dermatologic conditions:

• Abscesses
• Anal sacculitis
• Aural hematoma (post-operative)
• Burns
• Demodicosis (pain management)
• Eosinophilic granuloma complex
• Feline acne
• Hygroma
• Bacterial and fungal infections
• Interdigital cysts
• Juvenile cellulitis
• Lick granuloma
• Mastitis
• Non-inflammatory alopecia
• Otitis
• Perianal fistula
• Pododermatitis
• Pyoderma
• Pyotraumatic dermatitis
• Skin grafts (post-operative)
• Vasculitis
• Wounds

Neurological conditions:

• Acupuncture support
• Brachial plexus injury
• Canine cognitive disorder
• Degenerative myelopathy
• Discospondylitis
• Fibrocartilaginous embolism
• Geriatric onset laryngeal paralysis polyneuropathy
• Intervertebral disc disease
• Lumbosacral disease
• Meningitis
• Myositis
• Neuropathy
• Paresis and paralysis
• Peripheral nerve injury
• Rehabilitation

Urinary tract conditions:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Cystitis, FUS, and FLUTD
• Cystotomy (post-operative or intra-operative)
• Lower urinary tract infection
• Urinary tract obstruction (pain management)
  

Why Choose Ridge Animal Clinic

• Locally and privately owned
• 30+ years of experience in animal care
• Same-day appointments available
• 10% discount for active military, veterans, police, and fire personnel
• Licensed veterinarian, Dr. Kerri Katsalis, overseeing care
• We treat every pet as if it were our own
• Fast, friendly, and reliable service
• Personalized, compassionate care for each animal

We treat every pet as if they were our own, ensuring they receive the highest quality care.

Contact Us

Don't wait to prioritize your pet's health. At Ridge Animal Clinic, we're committed to providing comprehensive care tailored to your pet's unique needs.

Contact us today to schedule your pet's laser therapy!