12001 N MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Pain Relief Without a Pill
Not every dog can rely on traditional pain medication, whether due to age, an underlying health condition, or simply needing extra support alongside their current treatment. At Warwick Animal Hospital, we use a Class IV therapy laser by Cutting Edge to give dogs in Oklahoma City a drug-free option for managing pain and inflammation, with no known side effects and nothing more required of your dog than sitting still for a few minutes.
How Laser Therapy Works
The therapy laser delivers focused light energy into the tissue beneath the skin, which stimulates cells to repair themselves more efficiently and reduces inflammation at the source rather than simply masking discomfort. Because it works with the body's own healing response, laser therapy can be used on nearly any inflammatory condition and pairs well with other treatments a dog may already be receiving.
Conditions We Treat with Laser Therapy
We regularly use laser therapy to help manage:
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, where consistent sessions can ease joint inflammation and improve comfort during movement
- Osteoarthritis, where laser therapy helps reduce the stiffness and chronic pain common in aging joints
- Post-surgical recovery, where laser therapy reduces swelling and supports faster healing, especially useful after procedures like cruciate ligament repair
- Wound healing, where laser therapy accelerates tissue repair for cuts, hot spots and other skin injuries
- Acute trauma, where laser therapy helps manage pain and inflammation in the days following an injury
- Chronic ear inflammation, where laser therapy can help calm irritated ear tissue, particularly in breeds prone to recurring ear infections
- Lick granulomas, where laser therapy supports healing of the thickened, irritated skin these areas often develop
- Back pain, including cases related to intervertebral disc disease, where laser therapy can help ease discomfort along the spine
Why Laser Therapy Is Worth Considering
Laser therapy offers a meaningful list of benefits: accelerated tissue repair, faster wound healing, less scar tissue formation, reduced pain, reduced inflammation and improved blood flow to the treated area. Because it is non-invasive and well tolerated, it works for dogs of nearly any age or temperament, and it may reduce how much a dog needs to rely on medication or additional surgical treatment down the line.
What a Treatment Plan Looks Like
Sessions are quick, typically lasting between 2 and 15 minutes, and are usually scheduled one to three times a week depending on the condition being treated. Many dogs show some improvement after their very first session, though the full benefit builds over a series of treatments. Your veterinarian will recommend a schedule based on your dog's specific condition and how they respond along the way.
Comfort, Without the Side Effects
If your dog is dealing with joint pain, a slow-healing wound or post-surgical discomfort, laser therapy may be a valuable addition to their care plan. Schedule a laser therapy consultation at Warwick Animal Hospital today.